Natalie is a lawyer in our highly successful family team, advising clients on all aspects of family law, particularly, divorce, separation, financial settlements and associated issues concerning children arrangements.
Natalie is committed to adopting a non-confrontational approach and she aims to resolve issues amicably without going to court. However, if necessary, Natalie is confident when court proceedings are required and boasts a robust approach to ensure the best outcome for her clients.
Clients find her extremely approachable and she is known for her determination and ability to achieve the best results.
Expertise
Natalie’s particular expertise lies in the division of assets when couples separate while taking into account personal and legal needs, whether a couple are married, in a civil partnership or co-habiting. She represents a wide range of clients including business owners, high profile and wealthy individuals and she regularly deals with mid-high value cases in divorce and financial matters.
Natalie also assists individuals at the outset of their relationship and is experienced in preparing pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
Natalie specialises in international re-location cases. She supports clients whether they are the parent seeking the court’s permission to permanently relocate the children to another country or the parent opposing relocation. She has a particular interest in representing parents locked into fraught and highly contentious child arrangement disputes.
Natalie studied law at the University of Sheffield and then obtained a distinction in her LPC at the College of Law in London. She trained and worked in London before moving to a firm in St Albans. She joined Debenhams Ottaway in December 2016.
In Touch
Natalie is:
- a member of Resolution and the Hertfordshire Law Society
- a member of Women in Business Network
- the events coordinator for YRes Hertfordshire.
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Christmas is notoriously difficult for families who are no longer living together. It can become a time of dread and fear, disappointment and confusion at cancelled arrangements and children not…
Why a living together agreement is essential to secure your financial future
A sharp increase in the number of cohabiting couples over the past 15 years or so has led to a rise in complex and often costly legal disputes when they…
Why living together is essential to secure your financial future
A sharp increase in the number of cohabiting couples over the past 15 years or so has led to a rise in complex and often costly legal disputes when they…
The long anticipated school summer holiday break is almost upon us. Whilst most children are looking forward to a well-earned break, school holidays can throw up unexpected challenges and conflicts…
What happens to your pension when you divorce?
When going through the painful process of divorce, your pension may be one of the last things to be taken into consideration. Many people don’t even realise that your former…
ClientI just want to say a very big thank you for your time, patience, help and support. You have made what was an unbearable situation over the last 15 months, bearable.
ClientThank you for all your help and getting me through it.
ClientThank you for all your friendly advice and quick action on my behalf.
ClientThank you Natalie for your exceptional service, quick turnaround and continued support in this family matter.
ClientThank you again for all of your efforts in resolving my case. It was a really difficult time for me then, one of which I didn’t think would end.
I honestly wouldn’t be where I am now without all of your hard work. Thank you.
