Devonshires
We provide forward thinking legal services to our clients, who range from some of the world’s largest multinational corporations to private individuals. We also act for a significant number of charities, Registered Providers and Regulators.
We group our work into 15 Core Strengths which include: Banking, Capital Markets & Securitisation; Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury; Commerce; Commercial Contracts & Procurement; Construction & Engineering; Corporate; Employment & Pensions; Government & Local Government; Health & Care; Housing Management; Leisure & Public Services; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Property, Development & Regeneration; Regulators and Social Housing.
The Chambers & Partners 2017 legal directory refers to us as ‘transparent, efficient and responsive’. Chambers & Partners ranks Devonshires in Band 1 for both Social Housing and Social Housing Finance. Source
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Search ArticlesAwaab’s Law Phase 2: Preparing for Implementation
Following the introduction of Phase 1 in October 2025, Phase 2 is expected to come into force in October 2026. The scope of Awaab’s Law will extend to other hazards such as fire, excess cold, structural collapse, and hygiene issues. Join us for a webinar on the key requirements of Phase 2 of Awaab’s Law, what housing providers need to do to prepare, and the practical implications for ensuring compliance and improving tenant safety.
HMPL Building Blocks: Defending Disrepair Claims - Law and Procedure
This session will provide an overview of a landlord’s obligations in relation to disrepair and housing conditions. The webinar will cover the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions and the legal process that landlords need to follow after receipt of a Letter of Claim. This webinar is part of the HMPL Building Blocks Programme
Commercial Contracts – from entry to exit
Join our practical legal webinar exploring the full life cycle of a contract - from initial procurement and supplier selection through to negotiating and agreeing key legal terms. We’ll also look at effective contract management during performance, common risks and mitigation strategies, and best practice for renewal, termination, and exit. Topics covered: Procurement and routes to market Agreeing terms – key issues to consider Contract variations Contract management and termination
HMPL Building Blocks: Breach of Lease
26 Feb 2026 • Webinar Online The Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill and the ban on new leasehold flats: Initial Considerations
HMPL Building Blocks: Tackling Non-occupation and Sub-letting
26 Feb 2026 • Webinar Online The Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill and the ban on new leasehold flats: Initial Considerations
Management Agreements
Location Online event Date / time 23 September 2026, 11:00 – 12:00 The Webinar will provide an overview of management agreements, including their structure and core operating principles. In addition, it will outline of key contractual terms, risk allocation, and available remedies and look at current market trends and evolving commercial approaches.
Understanding the Crime and Policing Act 2026: Implications for social housing providers
Location Online event Date / time 09 July 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Join us for an informative session on the key provisions of the Act that will affect registered social housing providers.
HMPL Building Blocks: Rent Arrears and Possession
This webinar will benefit those housing professionals who work in income recovery and possession in particular. We will look at how tenure affects rent recovery, the Pre-Action Protocol for Rent Arrears, what notices must be served, issuing proceedings and the best way to prepare for court. This webinar is part of the HMPL Building Blocks Programme aimed at housing and leasehold management professionals at the start of their careers.
Mediation strategy coaching: achieving better outcomes for clients in mediations
Join us on Tuesday 30 June from 12:00 - 13:30 for an in-person InLaws coaching session with Harry Spurr, a highly accomplished specialist mediator, and Pauline Lépissier, a Partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. This interactive session will explore practical approaches to achieving better outcomes in mediation.
The importance of staff training and the risk of failing to embed knowledge in an organisation
You are welcomed to join us for this jointly hosted webinar by Care Tutor and Devonshires Solicitors on how to effectively train staff on essential and often lifesaving procedures and why this is so important. All too often we see staff being provided with training at the commencement of their employment with no work done to embed the knowledge or refresh it regularly.