Debenhams Ottaway sponsors ‘New Business Award’
As part of its focus on encouraging new and thriving businesses in St Albans, Debenhams Ottaway is sponsoring the ‘New Business Award’ at the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards 2014. These awards are a great opportunity to celebrate local businesses and recognise how they are helping the local economy develop.
A recent report carried out by Grant Thornton on the top St Albans companies, where Debenhams Ottaway was the only law firm listed, identified a big business community in the City that is well placed to keep growing with the top 100 businesses generating £8.8bn in revenue and employing a large number of people from the local area.
In recent years, Debenhams Ottaway has built up a strong client base of local entrepreneurs, owner managed and medium-sized businesses. Commenting on the awards, Chief Executive Ian Hopkins said “Setting up a new business takes energy and imagination. We work with so many local thriving businesses of varying sizes where we see this every day. This is a great opportunity to recognise new businesses who’ve shown entrepreneurial flair and have managed to succeed despite the challenging economic climate in recent years.”
The deadline for nominations is 30 June 2014 and the awards ceremony will take place on 25 September at St Albans Cathedral.
The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.
Related insights
Your Will should change as your life does – when did you last review yours?
It’s a common misconception not only that Wills are something to think about later in life, but that once written, the job is done. In reality, a Will should evolve…
Read moreSpring clean your business’s contracts and policies
As your business grows and the legal landscape continues to shift, scheduling an annual “spring clean” of your contracts and internal policies is a smart way to stay compliant and…
Read moreNational Pet Day: Why pet owners should think about a pet‑nup
As the UK celebrates National Pet Day this month, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate the animals who brighten our lives – and to think practically about their wellbeing should…
Read moreDebenhams Ottaway celebrates homegrown talent with two promotions
From 1 April 2026, Hertfordshire law firm Debenhams Ottaway celebrates the promotion of Barry Griffin, one of its homegrown salaried partners, to equity partner. This follows five salary to equity…
Read moreEvent: How to protect your business through smarter compliance and supply chain security
Join us for this exclusive event with UK cyber security leaders Xpertex, where we will break down what today’s threat landscape really means for your organisation. You’ll gain practical, actionable…
Read more