Lorna graduated from Kingston University in 1995 with a degree in music.  She joined Davenport Lyons in 2005 as a trainee solicitor and qualified in September 2007 into the firm’s Music Group. 

Prior to training as a lawyer, Lorna spent 5 years working for some of the major music publishers (Warner/Chappell, BMG and Universal). During this time she specialised in sample clearance and copyright infringement issues.

Lorna’s recent experience includes:

• Working on the acquisition of a number of music publishing and sound recording catalogues;
• Advising on the licensing of music and video content for use on a well-known website;
• Drafting music and entertainment industry contracts including producer contracts, licensing agreements and confidentiality agreements.