Debenhams Ottaway, the leading law firm in St Albans and Radlett is pleased to announce the promotion of Neil Mercer and Andrew Yates to senior associate.
Neil, a member of the property team joined the firm in 2007 as a trainee and is noted for his pragmatic advice on all aspects of commercial property, with a particular focus on buying, selling, occupying and development.
Andrew joined the corporate team in 2014 and is particularly experienced in acquisitions/disposals, shareholders’ agreements and governance. Andrew is highly regarded by clients in the charity sector for his advice on governance issues.
Paul Khan, CEO comments “We’re delighted to promote Neil and Andrew, both are well known for their knowledge of the local market and their excellence in client service. We’re especially proud of the journey Neil has taken from trainee to senior associate, he is a prime example of the value we place in developing our people through every stage of their career. Promoting Neil and Andrew demonstrates our commitment to build for the future and ensure that we continue deliver the highest quality advice and service for our clients across the three counties and London”.
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