Marian Derham

Practice Areas

Marian is a Partner in the firm's Employment group acting for employers, Directors and Senior Executives.

She has developed particular expertise acting for senior executives at the highest levels particular in the creative/media/technology industries including television, film, theatre, advertising/PR, fashion/retail, telecoms and publishing. Marian also acts for senior executives in banking and professional services.

Marian acts for employers from a wide range of industries particularly in media and entertainment fashion and retail. She has a recognised expertise in advising theatres and producers on their employment issues and disputes.

Marian’s corporate clients include Marv Studios, Sargent Disc, Red Arrow Studios, Nimax Theatres, LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts), SOLT (Society of London Theatres), UK Theatre, Wolford London, International Car Wash Group and family offices for high net worth/high profile individuals in the media and entertainment industries.

Career

Trained at Forsyte Kerman qualified 1984

Assistant Solicitor Harbottle & Lewis 1984 – 1989 (Company Commercial Dept)

Corporate Partner Harbottle & Lewis 1989 – 2000 (Company Commercial Dept)

Employment Partner 2000 to present. Marian founded the Employment Team at Harbottle & Lewis in 2000

Professional Memberships

The Employment Lawyers Association

Personal

London School of Economics (1981 LLB Hons 2:1)

She enjoys film, theatre, travel, running.