Debenhams Ottaway is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Hyndman to Senior Associate and Natalie Lester to Associate Solicitor this month.
Rachel, a central member of the firm’s award-winning private client team joined the firm in 2006 as a trainee Solicitor and qualified in June 2008. Rachel has a very loyal client base in the Hertfordshire and London areas and advises on all aspects of Wills, probate, tax planning and estate administration and the firm is proud that Rachel is also a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Private Client Section of the Law Society.
Natalie who joined in November 2016 is a Family Solicitor in our highly successful Family team, she advises clients on all aspects of family law. Natalie is a highly regarded member of the team with particular experience in advising clients on divorce, separation, financial settlements and associated issues concerning children arrangements.
Debenhams Ottaway is very proud of the journeys that both Rachel and Natalie have taken at the firm and it demonstrates the commitment and support the firm gives to its employees.
Managing Partner Susan Glenholme comments, “We’re delighted to promote Rachel and Natalie, both are well known for their knowledge of the local market and their excellence in client service. We’re very pleased that the firm has continued to grow organically and develop its young lawyers. We take the development and training of our lawyers very seriously and ensure that we equip them with the commercial and technical skills to deliver first class advice and service to our clients”.
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