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Ian Rosenblatt OBE

Executive Vice Chair

RBG Holdings plc

London, UK


Ian Rosenblatt
Jonathan Rosen
Orchestra
William Russell
City of London

Ian’s Biography

Ian Rosenblatt OBE is a distinguished lawyer and leading philanthropist in the field of music. He is Executive Vice Chair of the listed legal services group, RBG Holdings plc and Founder of the City law firm, Rosenblatt Solicitors, where he specialises in Dispute Resolution and Corporate work.

Ian has extensive experience in critical court applications, injunctions and ancillary remedies and has worked on a spectrum of commercial matters including shareholder disputes, defamation, breach of trust and duty as well as securities litigation and litigation strategies in corporate takeovers. His clients include executives, listed companies as well as corporate organisations and some of the UK's better-known businesspeople and their organisations.

Before establishing Rosenblatt Solicitors, Ian served as Partner at media and entertainment law firm, Sheridans having qualified through Collyer Bristow.

In 2000 Ian founded and sponsored Rosenblatt Recitals, the UK's only world-class series of classical vocal recitals. Over the next 18 years, he put on over 200 recitals for international...
Ian Rosenblatt OBE is a distinguished lawyer and leading philanthropist in the field of music. He is Executive Vice Chair of the listed legal services group, RBG Holdings plc and Founder of the City law firm, Rosenblatt Solicitors, where he specialises in Dispute Resolution and Corporate work.

Ian has extensive experience in critical court applications, injunctions and ancillary remedies and has worked on a spectrum of commercial matters including shareholder disputes, defamation, breach of trust and duty as well as securities litigation and litigation strategies in corporate takeovers. His clients include executives, listed companies as well as corporate organisations and some of the UK's better-known businesspeople and their organisations.

Before establishing Rosenblatt Solicitors, Ian served as Partner at media and entertainment law firm, Sheridans having qualified through Collyer Bristow.

In 2000 Ian founded and sponsored Rosenblatt Recitals, the UK's only world-class series of classical vocal recitals. Over the next 18 years, he put on over 200 recitals for international stars such as Juan Diego Florez, Stephen Costello, Angel Blue, Ailyn Perez, and Francesco Meli. His vision was to create a platform for both established and new artists to showcase their talent and for London audiences to have the opportunity to enjoy this art form more frequently.

Ian's philanthropic efforts extend to his appointment as Trustee of the Gerald & Gail Ronson Family Foundation and he is a former trustee of Community Security Trust. He is a passionate supporter of the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity, Target Ovarian Cancer.

His continuous involvement in arts and culture is evident in his engagement as Trustee of the National Museums Liverpool. Ian was awarded an OBE in 2016 for philanthropic services to music.

Ian is a member of The Law Society and graduated from the London School of Economics & Political Science with LLB (Hons) Law.
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Ian’s Background

Rosenblatt
Founder
May 1989 - Present
London, UK
Rosenblatt is an independent law firm and recognised as a preferred firm to FTSE 250 clients. The company was listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (RBGP.LN) in 2018. Ian Rosenblatt founded the firm in 1989 and was its Senior Partner until 2016.
 
Sheridans
Partner
1983 - 1989
London, UK
Sheridans is a media law firm.
 
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Other Business Interests

Les Aldrich Music
Owner
Jun 2013 - Present
London, UK
Les Aldrich first opened its doors in Muswell Hill in May 1945. In 2013, just under 70 years later it was bought by Ian Rosenblatt on impulse when he heard that it was going to be sold and panicked that this institution might become the next Starbucks. He had been a customer for over 25 years. He sees it as an important part of the community and treats it as his Saturday job.
 
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Branscombe Festival
Founder
2013 - 2016
Branscombe, UK
Branscombe Festival was a weekend festival presenting a wide spectrum of concerts across the performance arts. Its aim was to bring world class artists in the intimate and beautiful setting of the village of Branscombe, Devon.
 

Current Board Positions

RBG Holdings plc
Executive Vice Chair
Jul 2023 - Present
London, UK
 
Syco Entertainment Ltd
Director
Jul 2020 - Present
London, UK
Syco Entertainment is a global entertainment company that produces television, music, and films, and has created many of the most recognisable entertainment franchises on the planet. The company is a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music.
 

Previous Board Positions

Rosenblatt Recitals
Founder
2000 - 2018
London, UK
The Rosenblatt Recital Series was established by Ian in 1999 when his law firm, Rosenblatt Solicitors, sponsored a concert at the Royal Festival Hall. It was a platform for opera singers to showcase their talent and for audiences to enjoy performances more frequently. The recitals were primarily held at Wigmore Hall, but also St John's Smith Square, Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall
 

Philanthropy

The Gerald And Gail Ronson Family Foundation
Trustee
Apr 2018 - Present
London, UK
The Gerald And Gail Ronson Family Foundation is one of the United Kingdom’s leading charities that was established in 1967 by Gerald M Ronson CBE. The foundation has made donations worth over £100 million and has raised almost £200 million in their charitable efforts around the world.
 
National Museums Liverpool
Trustee
2015 - Present
Liverpool, UK
Formerly known as National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, National Museums Liverpool is made up of art galleries and museums in the Liverpool area of England. The galleries and museums are supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
 
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Memberships

The Law Society
Member
London, UK
The Law Society is an independent association that controls and regulates solicitors in England.
 

Ian’s Education