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Davenport Lyons' Corporate Social Responsibility Group
31 Jan 2012
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Davenport Lyons sponsors Multi-Media Journalist of the Year Award at the International Building Press Awards
25 Nov 2011
Davenport Lyons sponsors IBP award. More >>
Make a Will with Davenport Lyons and give to the Will Aid charities this November
31 Oct 2011
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Davenport Lyons Wins in Court of Appeal
6 Oct 2011
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London 2012: The Impact on HR Professionals
6 Oct 2011
Are HR professionals expecting an impact on their businesses before and during the London Olympics? More >>
Davenport Lyons continues strategic expansion with new partner appointment
19 Sep 2011
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Davenport Lyons Unveils ‘The Look & The Law: Part 3’
13 Sep 2011
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Davenport Lyons Welcomes Two New Partners
12 Jul 2011
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Davenport Lyons sponsors the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic
13 Jun 2011
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Michael Evans
31 May 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic news that partner, Michael Evans died in a cycle accident on Sunday 29th May. More >>
Bribery Act 2010 Seminar
30 May 2011
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Briefing Note - Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill
18 May 2011
On 17th May 2011 the Government introduced the above Bill to overhaul consumer insurance law. More >>
Davenport Lyons steps up with Evans Randall to help Christchurch
18 May 2011
Davenport Lyons is proud to be supporting its client Evans Randall in their efforts to raise funds to help the city and people of Christchurch in New Zealand recover from February’s devastating earthquake. More >>
Davenport Lyons acts for Private Eye in the case that forced the BBC interviewer Andrew Marr to relax the terms of a super injunction
27 Apr 2011
Davenport Lyons acts for Private Eye in Andrew Marr matter. More >>
Davenport Lyons expands its Technology Expertise with Partner Appointment
8 Feb 2011
Davenport Lyons has appointed technology and commercial expert, Andrew Priest to its partnership. He joins the firm from Pitmans where he was a partner having previously worked at Pinsent Masons LLP. More >>
Good News For Employers? - Watch this space
25 Jan 2011
The coalition government is expected to launch a consultation paper this month with proposals, described in the press as the ‘Employer’s Charter’, which could substantially decrease the number of claims being brought in the employment tribunals. More >>
New Rules On Product Placement in TV Programming
25 Jan 2011
As from 28 February new rules will be in force allowing product placement in UK television programming. More >>
Davenport Lyons Greets 2011 with Two New Partners
20 Jan 2011
Law firm Davenport Lyons continues to expand its stable of sector specialists and grow its partnership with the appointment of two new partners, Angela Stallard and Phillip D’Costa. More >>
New Bribery Act under review as strong debate continues
19 Jan 2011
With just over two months to go before the Bribery Act (the “Act”) comes into force, David Cameron’s office announced last week that the Act is to be reviewed. More >>
Davenport Lyons successfully advises Mirror: Recoverable Success Fees Violate Right to Freedom of Speech
18 Jan 2011
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Davenport Lyons advises on new research and funding portal for the scientific community
13 Dec 2010
Davenport Lyons has advised one of the world’s largest publishers, Macmillan Publishers (Macmillan) on its investment in Symplectic Limited (Symplectic). More >>
Davenport Lyons advises on innovative funding structure for Angel Mining plc
30 Nov 2010
Davenport Lyons has advised the AIM-listed mining company Angel Mining plc (Angel) on a US$25m structured financing with Socius Capital Group, LLC (Socius). More >>
Davenport Lyons advises Millwall on open share offer
22 Nov 2010
Davenport Lyons has advised Millwall Holdings Plc, on its open offer to all shareholders. The deal, worth up to £11m to the Championship club, will strengthen its balance sheet and reduce its levels of debt at a time when other football clubs are struggling to keep on top of their financial obligations. More >>
Davenport Lyons Strengthens Banking Team with Appointment of New Partner
15 Nov 2010
Davenport Lyons is pleased to announce the appointment of new banking partner, Sukh Ahark. Sukh was previously a partner at Hammonds LLP in Birmingham where he led the banking team. More >>
Make a Will with Davenport Lyons and give to the Will Aid charities this November
1 Nov 2010
Davenport Lyons is taking part in Will Aid during November. It offers the opportunity for members of the public to have their Will drawn up by the firm free. More >>
Davenport Lyons Appoints New Partner
15 Oct 2010
Davenport Lyons is pleased to announce the appointment of new partner, Jim Dennis. More >>
'Nuts and Bolts' Guide provides perfect model for fashion success
15 Sep 2010
Following the success of the first The Look and The Law guide about setting up creative businesses, law firm Davenport Lyons has once again teamed up with Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden to give easy to understand vital legal guidance to up-and-coming British fashion designers to help them expand their businesses. More >>
Davenport Lyons sponsors New York debut of British Designer William Tempest
9 Sep 2010
Davenport Lyons is pleased to be sponsoring William Tempest’s show at New York Fashion Week, which kicks off today. More >>
Gary Player Golf Invitational 2010
9 Aug 2010
At a rainy Archerfield Links back in July four teams from Davenport Lyons took part in the European Gary Player Invitational of which Davenport Lyons is a proud sponsor. Each team had their own celebrity player, for Davenport Lyons this included Rory Bremner and DJ Spoony. More >>
Gary Player Golf Invitational 2010
7 Jul 2010
Davenport Lyons joins Callaway Golf and Verizon Business as event sponsors of Europe's most prestigious charity golf event - the Gary Player Invitational. More >>
Davenport Lyons Sponsors Show of Young British Designer William Tempest
23 Feb 2010
Davenport Lyons is delighted to be sponsoring the autumn/winter 2010 catwalk show of up-and-coming designer William Tempest. More >>
Continued Growth of Davenport Lyons’ Property Team
22 Feb 2010
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Surviving the Music Industry Jungle
25 Jan 2010
Music Business Survival Guide Launched to Help Artists Take Advantage of the Digital Music Revolution.
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Solicitors’ Duties and Liabilities
5 Jan 2010
Davenport Lyons’ partner, Roger Billins, authors book on Solicitors’ Duties and Liabilities More >>
Season's Greetings from Davenport Lyons
21 Dec 2009
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Davenport Lyons secures sales of Midlands' casinos
17 Dec 2009
Davenport Lyons have acted on behalf of Administrators UHY Hacker Young. More >>
An Evening of Carols TONIGHT
14 Dec 2009
Davenport Lyons is pleased to support An ‘Evening of Carols’ in aid of Lord Mayor’s Charity, St Andrew’s Club taking place tonight.
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Further Expansion for Davenport Lyons’ Property Team
10 Nov 2009
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Davenport Lyons Recruits another Corporate Tax Partner
24 Sep 2009
Davenport Lyons continues to drive its growth strategy with the recruitment of Gerald Montagu, who joins as a partner in the corporate department. More >>
New Fashion Bible Lays Down The Law to Young Designers
23 Sep 2009
Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden and law firm Davenport Lyons have brought together the who’s who of the fashion world to provide much-needed survival tips to the next generation of emerging talent. More >>
Continued growth for Davenport Lyons with new senior recruit
24 Jul 2009
Davenport Lyons is delighted to announce the recruitment of Judith Gershon as a partner specialising in property finance. More >>
Davenport Lyons - new senior corporate recruit
10 Jul 2009
Davenport Lyons is delighted to announce the recruitment of John Hiscock as a partner in the Corporate Department. More >>
Further Expansion For Davenport Lyons’ Property Team
18 Jun 2009
Davenport Lyons continues its growth strategy, with the appointment of Susan Lewis as a Consultant. More >>
Davenport Lyons Instrumental In Pianist’s First Public Recital In 15 Years
24 Apr 2009
Davenport Lyons has played a leading role in the reemergence of renowned pianist Nick van Bloss. More >>
New team recruited for property department
16 Apr 2009
Continuing with its growth strategy, Davenport Lyons are delighted to announce that Ian Chappell and Adrian Bingham have joined as partners in the Property Department along with assistant, Kirk Page, having recently moved from Hextalls. More >>
Davenport Lyons Recruits Corporate Partner
5 Jan 2009
Davenport Lyons continues to build on its recent recruitment and is expanding its tax capabilities with the arrival of Roger Bindschedler. More >>
Metliss Meets New Challenge
8 Oct 2008
Highly experienced corporate lawyer, Jonathan Metliss, has joined the leading West End law firm, Davenport Lyons, as a partner in the Corporate Department. More >>
New Head of Property for Davenport Lyons
4 Apr 2008
Davenport Lyons is delighted to announce that Janet Ayres will be succeeding Paul McCombie as Head of Department in Property. More >>
