Ian Rosenblatt | Official Profile on The Marque

Ian’s Biography

View moreless

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. moreless

Ian’s Newsfeed

Investegate

Ian Rosenblatt appointed as an Executive Director

Legal and professional services group RBG Holdings plc has announced the appointment of Ian Rosenblatt OBE as an Executive Director. Ian Rosenblatt will serve as Vice Chair of the Board with a focus on strategy.

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.

View allHide

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.

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.

Rosenblatt Recitals at Home in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer

Founder

In support of Target Ovarian Cancer, Rosenblatt Recitals presents a season of eight programmes featuring some of the greatest voices in opera.

Community Security Trust

Trustee

2017 - 2020

London, UK

The Community Trust is a charity that aims to protect the Jewish community in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1994 after a series of antisemitic threats to the Jewish community and aims to ensure their safety and security as a recognised model of best practice.

Royal Philharmonic Society

Honorary Co-Treasurer

London, UK

The Royal Philharmonic Society was established in 1813 to encourage the performance of music in London. It is a membership society that supports both distinguished and young composers with the collective goal of promoting the enjoyment of music.

View allHide

Memberships

The Law Society

Member

London, UK

The Law Society is an independent association that controls and regulates solicitors in England.

Ian’s Education

London School of Economics and Political Science

LLB (Hons), Law

1977 - 1980