Debenhams Ottaway, St Albans leading law firm is pleased to announce that eight of its practices have been recognised by Legal 500, a leading guide to the UK legal profession.
Our market leading Private Client team continue to be ranked in tier one, with the team described as having “the expertise to deal with complex legal issues in a straightforward and accessible manner”.
Practice head Susan Glenholme is noted as “a smart lawyer who is very personable and approachable”, whilst Nicholas Turner continues to be recognised in the select group of Leading Individuals.
The team works closely with Helen Young who heads up our Family practice delivering “sound, solution-focused advice” for clients across Hertfordshire and London.
Our Employment team, led by Executive Partner, Louise Attrup is recommended for its “excellent industry knowledge supported by strong business acumen”.
The Dispute Resolution and Commercial Property teams both rank highly with Ruth Boulton described as “exceptional” and Luke’s team confirmed as “a growing force in litigation outside of central London”.
Paul Khan, Debenhams Ottaway CEO comments on the publication “The rankings are especially rewarding as they’re based on objective client feedback. We’re proud to have been serving private and corporate clients for over 250 years and strive to provide the highest quality service. It’s especially pleasing to see so many of our Lawyers noted and we are very grateful to all our clients who gave such positive feedback to the Legal 500 researchers”.
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