Trevor Lyttleton MBE
LAWYER GAMECHANGER CAMPAIGNER AND COMPOSER HAS LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK IN MANY FIELDS
LAWYER GAMECHANGER CAMPAIGNER AND COMPOSER HAS LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK IN MANY FIELDS
Trevor Lyttleton's 50 year legal career started at Freshfields in 1961. He later specialized in music copyright, elder law and handled challenging Court of Protection cases. He has consistently campaigned for the legal protection of music rights and dignified care for the elderly and most vulnerable.
Trevor Lyttleton is well known as Founder of Contact the Elderly (now Reengage), the groundbreaking charity he established in 1965 to combat elderly isolation. The charity's regular tea parties have since provided a vital lifeline for many tens of thousands of older people across the UK.
Trevor Lyttleton's successful campaign in the 70s to make The Performing Right Society (PRS) accountable to its composer and publisher members, highlighted the need for transparency and fairness that left a lasting legacy on PRS and the music industry.
His widely acknowledged efforts changed Company law with 'The PRS amendment to the Companies Act 1982' that compelled PRS and all Guarantee Companies to provide members with voting lists.
Trevor Lyttleton is a Grammy nominated composer with 23 albums and 345 of his wide repertoire of recorded compositions played on major streaming platforms worldwide.
His contributions to music and the protection of copyright have earned him international recognition and respect within the music industry.
Trevor Lyttleton's 50 year legal career started at Freshfields in 1961. He later specialized in music copyright, elder law and handled challenging Court of Protection cases. He has consistently campaigned for the legal protection of music rights and dignified care for the elderly and most vulnerable.
Trevor Lyttleton was honoured with The National Lottery Game Changer Communities Award 2024 for his visionary 60 year Campaign against Elderly isolation.
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His mission is built on an unwavering commitment to fairness, dignity, and innovation. His work has not only reformed the law and the world of music but has also provided a lifeline to those most in need.
Through this project, we invite you to explore his groundbreaking campaigns, music, and enduring contributions to society.