Tax Lawyer Glen Atchison to become new managing partner at Harbottle & Lewis

Media and entertainment lawyers, Harbottle & Lewis, have announced that Glen Atchison, currently a partner in the tax practice, will be the firm’s new managing partner. Glen replaces Lawrence Abramson, who has been the firm’s managing partner since 2005, with effect from 1 June 2008.Glen, who has been head of the tax practice since 1998, specialises in corporate tax, personal tax and strategic tax matters.

As managing partner, he will have overall responsibility for the firm’s practice which now comprises over 80 fee earners. Glen has been a member of the firm’s Management Executive Committee since 2006. He will continue to work with the Committee in developing the firm’s strategy across practice areas and industry groups as well as general business issues.
Lawrence Abramson commented: “I’ve enjoyed my time as managing partner immensely. There are considerable opportunities for the firm to grow further and Glen’s leadership qualities will certainly be an asset to the firm’s continued progress.”

Glen Atchison said: “This is an exciting time for the firm and for the key industries in which many of our clients move. The traditional business models for clients operating in the media and entertainment industries are changing. We are seeing ongoing convergence and consolidation in these markets, and the firm’s investment and focus on supporting and understanding the significant changes that have taken place in them leaves us well placed to help our clients deal with the new challenges and opportunities that arise.

I look forward to working with the many acknowledged industry experts at the firm in delivering the best quality advice to our clients. We intend to continue our development and growth, whilst further enhancing our reputation as the leading law firm for the businesses of media and entertainment.”