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09 May 2013
Issue: 7559 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Tim Ryan & Karim Senussi—Davenport Lyons

Davenport Lyons grows its IP/IT team

Davenport Lyons has appointed two leading commercial lawyers to grow its IP/IT team. Tim Ryan joins as a partner together with his colleague, associate Karim Senussi.

Tim and Karim join the firm as a team and bring with them a number of high profile and long-standing client relationships, including several national and international media organisations.

Kevin Bays, business group head at Davenport Lyons, comments: “Tim and Karim are both highly experienced commercial lawyers with successful practices focused on digital media, technology, sport and leisure. Their arrival is part of a continued move to grow our well-regarded and established IP/IT team.”

Issue: 7559 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

London Solicitors Litigation Association—John McElroy

London Solicitors Litigation Association—John McElroy

Fieldfisher partner appointed president as LSLA marks milestone year

Kingsley Napley—Kirsty Churm & Olivia Stiles

Kingsley Napley—Kirsty Churm & Olivia Stiles

Firm promotes two lawyers to partnership across employment and family

Foot Anstey—five promotions

Foot Anstey—five promotions

Firm promotes five lawyers to partnership across key growth areas

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