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Mairead McErlean has joined one of the regions strongest dispute resolution teams bringing with her 17 years of legal expertise. Acting for a variety of clients, from high net worth...

Rectification is the correction of an apparent mistake in a contract so that it accurately reflects the parties’ actual agreement. A contract can be rectified if a party can show...

We are delighted to hold our third and final FIRE event of 2019, which will take place on Wednesday 2 October at the Crypt in London. As usual the event...

Inheritance disputes are on the rise. Here are some top tips if you face a possible dispute. If you are considering bringing a claim Establish the foundations. Understand the circumstances...

Debenhams Ottaway, one of Hertfordshire’s leading law firms, has been recognised for its corporate social responsibility (CSR). Shortlisted for the St Albans Chamber of Commerce Community Business awards, Debenhams Ottaway...

Lasting Powers of Attorney have been with us for more than a decade and are well known as useful documents to ensure continuity of affairs particularly if mental capacity is...

Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors once again has been ranked as the only “Band 1” firm in the Private Wealth category in St Albans and Hertfordshire. One of the leading UK legal...

Careful attention to the negotiation of a practice lease must be a high priority for GPs, to ensure it is ‘fit for purpose’ and addresses potential risks and opportunities for...

The issue of pay for sleep-in shifts remains unresolved and continues to cause considerable concern in the care sector. In 2017, we reported with two articles (National minimum wage and...

Many professional healthcare practices, such as GP, dental and veterinary practices, are structured as general partnerships. Sometimes, an express, written partnership agreement governs these partnerships, but this isn’t always the...