Our Services
We solve complex workplace challenges — ensuring legal compliance and empowering businesses with seamless, efficient workforce management.
For Employers & Employees
Expert employment law advice for both businesses and individuals — protecting your rights and ensuring compliance at every stage of the employment relationship.
For UK employers & International Founders
Strategic immigration support for UK businesses — helping you attract global talent, maintain compliance, and navigate an ever-changing visa landscape.
Retained & Project Support
Practical, commercially minded HR support for growing businesses — acting as an extension of your team to keep you compliant, consistent, and confident.
Need advice across multiple areas? Our specialist solicitors work across employment law, immigration, and HR — giving you joined-up legal support under one roof.
To prevent workplace issues from arising by implementing solid HR structures and documentation, promoting a proactive and compliant work environment.
Protect your values and reputation when problems arise, it is essential to implement proactive measures and strategic approaches
To help you make the right decisions at the right time, so that you can focus on running and growing your business.
For years, many employers have treated the first two years of employment as a period of lower legal risk. From 1 January 2027, that window shrinks to six months. The qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims falls from two years to six months, and the cap on the compensatory award is removed. Probation is […]
Read more...
October 2026 brought longer tribunal time limits, a stronger harassment duty, new trade union rights and a fresh Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. The months ahead are just as significant.
Read more...
The proposal to move most settlement routes from a five year to a ten year baseline has been discussed since the Immigration White Paper of May 2025. For employers with sponsored workers approaching Indefinite Leave to Remain, the uncertainty is now a practical workforce issue.
Read more...
Since October 2024, employers have had a positive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. From 30 October 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 raises that standard.
Read more...
A common question for dental practices holding a sponsor licence is whether a dentist sponsored under the Skilled Worker route must be employed through PAYE, or whether they can instead work
Read more...
The Home Office has begun introducing mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for users of the Sponsorship Management System (SMS).
Read more...
Senior Solicitor / Managing Director
"Coordinating employment law compliance, HR practices, immigration, and global mobility poses a complex web of legal and operational hurdles for employers and employees alike.
Davenport Solicitors offers integrated services, streamlining legal compliance, HR strategies, immigration processes, and global mobility initiatives for seamless international workforce management."
