Corporate lawyer Rebecca Lorne has recently joined Debenhams Ottaway’s corporate and commercial team. With many years’ experience in the City, advising clients on corporate finance deals as well as commercial contracts, Rebecca adds both strength and depth.
Rebecca joins an ambitious corporate team with a strong reputation in St Albans and across Hertfordshire for working with medium-sized businesses, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs on complex, high value transactional work. Her background and experience are a great fit for the team and will be key for their ambitious growth plans and continuing their dedication to providing outstanding client service.
Rebecca will work with the existing team to advise businesses on their acquisitions, disposals, shareholders agreements, bespoke articles of association and share buy-back schemes.
Andrew Yates, who leads Debenhams Ottaway’s corporate and commercial team comments “Rebecca is a great addition to our team. She will be pivotal in helping us provide outstanding client service and reinforcing our growing reputation for advising local SMEs, entrepreneurs and national businesses on all aspects of their business.”
Rebecca adds “I’m really thrilled to be part of an ambitious team and working in St Albans which has such a thriving business community. There are some great companies that call Hertfordshire home, it’s an exciting place to be.”
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
Top tips for managing supply chain risk and compliance
For many SMEs, suppliers are critical to day-to-day operations. But when something goes wrong, particularly involving data or cybersecurity, the impact can be significant and often difficult to recover from…
Read moreDebenhams Ottaway’s Employment Law Round Up – April 2026
Click the links below to read more about some recent and upcoming changes in employment law: Job offer imposed obligations restricting employer’s right of withdrawal Government proposes to prevent misuse…
Read moreSpring clean your property plans: get prepared for buying or selling your home
Spring is often seen as a time for fresh starts, and that applies just as much to your property arrangements as it does to your home. Whether you are planning…
Read moreThinking of selling your business? Here’s how to get it right
If selling your business has been sitting on the “maybe someday” list, you’re not alone. Although the wider economic climate remains cautious, there are always owners who need or want…
Read moreManaging disputes and protecting your cash flow
Disputes are an unfortunate but common part of running a business. Late payment, disagreements over contract terms or a breakdown in a trading relationship can be commonplace and can often…
Read more