Marian Derham
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Employment: Senior Executive
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About
Provided by 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.
Chambers Review
UK
Senior individuals in the retail and entertainment sectors regularly turn to Marian Derham for employment advice. She works with clients on contract negotiations, negotiated exits and employment disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Marian is supportive, empathetic and offers clear, pragmatic advice reaching a swift and amicable resolution."
"She was diligent, her understanding of the legal position was exceptional and she provided very clear direction and advice."
"Marian was excellent at translating the reality of the situation with me and was always available to guide, advise and support me."
"Marian is supportive, empathetic and offers clear, pragmatic advice reaching a swift and amicable resolution."
"She was diligent, her understanding of the legal position was exceptional and she provided very clear direction and advice."
"Marian was excellent at translating the reality of the situation with me and was always available to guide, advise and support me."
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