In brief: Lewis Silkin attracts Lovells partner

Lewis Silkin has gained a property consultant from Lovell White Durrant. David Shankland was a partner at Lovells for 23 years and for much of that time he headed its property sector. Shankland said: "I relish this opportunity to continue and expand my property law practice at such a dynamic and client-focused firm as Lewis Silkin for the benefit of all our clients."