Robyn is a senior lawyer in the litigation and dispute resolution team.
Robyn joined Debenhams Ottaway in 2016 as a trainee solicitor from a large regional law firm, qualifying into our litigation and dispute resolution team in 2018. Robyn deals with a wide variety of general commercial disputes as well as having experience in specialist insolvency litigation and property litigation.
Expertise
Robyn’s experience includes advising clients and running litigation to trial as well as working with senior lawyers in the team on high-value, highly complex litigation. Robyn also has experience of alternative dispute resolution including mediation, arbitrations and informal negotiations.
In Touch
Robyn is a member of TMA (Turnaround Management Association), and sits on the committee of TMA NOW, the Network of Women branch of the TMA. Robyn is also a member of the Hertfordshire Junior Lawyers Division, IWIRC (International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation), the IP Society (Intellectual Property Society), and the JLSLA (Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association), and is this firm’s Junior LSLA Champion.
Robyn Adams's news
Creditor’s windfall : can a foreign judgment that can’t be enforced locally be enforced in England?
The latest judgment in Invest Bank P.S.C v El-Husseini [2023] EWHC 2302 (Comm), in which Debenhams Ottaway LLP represented the 6th Defendant (D6), grapples with 4 areas of novel law:…
What is a shareholders dispute
In recent months, we have seen an increase in shareholder disputes and given the current climate and difficulties many companies are facing, we expect to see more. Shareholder disputes can…
More promotions for Debenhams Ottaway’s next generation lawyers
With a continued focus on developing people and meeting the needs of clients, Debenhams Ottaway has promoted three more next generation lawyers, two of which joined the firm through it’s…
The end of no-fault eviction – what does this mean for landlords?
The government has just published a new white paper, The Renters Reform Bill, that proposes to abolish section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, preventing landlords in England from evicting…
A rotten outcome for the sex pistols front man as he loses his High Court battle
Following a recent High Court decision, The Sex Pistols frontman, Johnny Rotten (real name John Lydon)(the defendant) has been prevented from stopping the band’s songs being used in the upcoming television…
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Giles HallImmediate professional response and advice, leading to an effective outcome.
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Denis BoussacVery clear about cost. Kept me informed on the progress of my case.
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ClientRobyn Adams was helpful and dealt with this matter promptly and efficiently despite the fact that the nation was in lock-down!
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ClientWorked with my best interest as a priority, advised accordingly. Very professional and efficient.
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Shire Homecare ServicesCommunication was perfect. Robyn adhered to timeframes and managed my expectations from the start.
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ClientInformation provided at the beginning of the process as well as the useful updates throughout. Also noteworthy was the flexibility, (and patience) of the lawyer.
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Legal 500 UK 2024Robyn Adams is smart, hardworking and a great lawyer.
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Legal 500 UK 2024Robyn Adams is up and coming, and thoroughly excellent. Robyn is pragmatic, commercially minded and efficient. She is a formidable opponent and is able to cut through the issues to focus the parties on the real crux of a dispute.