Laurence Harbottle. Entertainment Lawyer. April 11, 1924 - May 1, 2015. Aged 91
VIVIEN Leigh and Bob Hoskins were among the celebrity names Laurence Harbottle represented.
Laurence Harbottle represented celebrity figures such as Vivien Leigh and Bob Hoskins
But Laurence Olivier arguably became his most loyal client and Harbottle advised him on many issues and became the executor of his estate in 1989.
Vivien Leigh and Bob Hoskins were among the celebrity names Laurence Harbottle represented
Indeed, he was credited with ensuring Olivier’s final resting place at Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey.
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, George Laurence Harbottle co-founded Harbottle and Lewis in 1955.
The firm took off in the 1960s extending their expertise to broadcasting, advising figures such as David Frost and John Cleese.
He is survived by his longterm partner Helge Magnussen.