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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 directories, Chambers & Partners, puts together an annual list of the best firms based on recommendations from both fellow professionals and clients.

The Private Wealth team led by Managing Partner, Susan Glenholme is the largest in St Albans with clients commenting in Chambers that “Debenhams Ottaway is a class operation irrespective of the department that you meet. They have very personable solicitors, high standards, know their stuff and always create a very good impression. Each time we refer a client to them the feedback is very positive”.

Susan Glenholme continues to be ranked in band 1 in the Chambers HNW guide 2019 and highlighted as being “extremely competent”. One source commented “In every case we hear nothing but praise from our clients about Susan. She is extremely good with people and offers a really warm and friendly approach to law”.

Private Client Partner, Nicholas Turner was also ranked with clients commenting “He really knows the area very well, and he is one of the first people I would ask for a professional opinion on these sorts of matters”.

Michael Henry, Senior Associate Solicitor, specialising in contested trusts and probate was ranked for the second time in the Chambers HNW guide 2019. One client commented “He is diligent and thorough when getting to know and understand his clients. We have worked together on many difficult cases because of the emotions involved given the subject area. Tactically he is excellent and I have never seen him unable to deal with any situation”.

Managing Partner, Susan Glenholme comments “We’re proud that our award-winning team has been recognised once again for its private client and contested trusts and probate work. The rankings provide great credit to the lawyers and team on their excellent service and personalised approach for each client. All of our solicitors put their clients at the heart of everything they do and it is fantastic to have this acknowledged”.

More details can be found on the Chambers and Partners website, here.

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