Debenhams Ottaway High Net Worth teams praised for ‘responsiveness and technical knowledge’

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 rankings recognise Debenhams Ottaway’s Family and Private Wealth teams

As well as maintaining top positions for the private wealth team and Susan Glenholme for the 9th consecutive year, more team members than ever have been awarded by the leading legal research including partners Rachel Hyndman and Natalie Lester along with a UK-Wide team ranking for Family; positioning Debenhams Ottaway as a first-class trusted adviser for private client legal needs.

Commenting on the Private Wealth team, clients told the Chambers High Net Worth guide researchers:

“The Debenhams Ottaway team is always on-hand for queries and problem-solving. The responsiveness is excellent.”

“Debenhams Ottaway can handle complex matters. It has very good understanding of the issues and needs of the client.”

“Debenhams Ottaway provides expert knowledge combined with practical and straightforward advice that is focused on the client and presented in a way that is easy for them to understand.”

Photo shows Natalie Lester, Susan Glenholme and Rachel Hyndman. 

Managing Partner Susan Glenholme’s clients evidenced her 9th year of being ranked as one of the leading authorities on private wealth, stating:

“Susan is an absolutely superb leader of the team. She is technically strong, very approachable and is always prepared to go the extra mile.”

“As the firm’s managing partner, Susan not only sets the standards but leads by example.”

Along with their established rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners; Debenhams Ottaway’s family team is recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 guide for the first time with comments highlighting how…

“Debenhams Ottaway gives sound advice, and has excellent personnel, effective communication and dedication to resolving disputes in a collaborative way, supporting families.”

The guide also announced a new individual ranking for ‘Commercially aware lawyer who is a joy to work with’ Natalie Lester.

Also new to the rankings this year for her Private Wealth expertise is ‘excellent’ partner Rachel Hyndman who secured glowing praise – “Clients receive a first-class service from Rachel, including high level technical knowledge, delivered in a good, personal manner.”

Commenting on the ranking triumph, Susan Glenholme said:

“This is an outstanding achievement for our private client teams. I am grateful to the many clients, contacts and fellow members of the legal community who have taken the time to provide feedback that has resulted in the glowing Chambers High Net Worth rankings highlighting our friendly manner, responsiveness and knowledge – which is testament to the culture of excellence that we continue to strive for. I am endlessly proud and congratulate each of the wonderful team members who have earnt this accolade.”

2025 Chamber High Net Worth rankings highlights:

• A new UK-wide ranking for Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
• Two new individual rankings for Partners Rachel Hyndman and Natalie Lester
• The private client team and Susan Glenholme both maintained their top band one rankings for the 9th consecutive year, the guide’s highest ranking