From 1 November 2023, Debenhams Ottaway has promoted four lawyers which reinforces its commitment to develop talent within the firm and invest in its people. This follows the promotions of...
The number of Debenhams Ottaway lawyers recognised in Chambers UK 2024 has risen again, firmly establishing it as a trusted adviser to SME’s, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs in Hertfordshire, London...
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Debenhams Ottaway is ranked in nine service areas, two in tier 1 and now five in tier 2 in the latest Legal 500 UK rankings which is the best achievement...
I am a lawyer working in Debenhams Ottaway’s award-winning Wills, trusts and probate team. I have a warm and friendly approach and go above and beyond to give clients a...
I support and help people, and their families and friends, who potentially have begun or has lost capacity when they have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place and...
I am a senior lawyer working in the commercial property team. The client is always at the heart of what I do. I aim to bring my experience in all...
I support individuals and couples going through divorce or separation, guiding them through the practical and emotional challenges that often arise around children, finances and future planning. My work also...
A recent tribunal case found that Halifax Bank of Scotland had unfairly dismissed an employee for promoting her cake-making “side hustle” while on long term sickness leave, awarding her compensation...
For most of us, our home is the most expensive purchase that we will ever make, and the most valuable asset we will ever own. Most of its value remains...
Inevitably, getting a divorce means changes to the family routine, home and dynamics. However, adopting a healthy approach can help prevent unnecessary upset and stress. Parents considering a divorce need...
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:...
I am a legal assistant in the Wills, Trust and Probate Team based in St Albans assisting in Estate Administration, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust Matters. I take...
Last month, the government’s ‘Naming Scheme’ publicly shamed some high-profile employers including WH Smith, Marks and Spencer and Argos for failing to comply with national minimum wage (NMW) legislation. The...
Debenhams Ottaway is thrilled to be back again this year to sponsor the VIP lounge in Pub in the Park St Albans, in Verulamium Park from 8th – 10th September....
At Debenhams Ottaway we are committed to protecting our planet and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. As part of our of sustainability goals, we are...
We are thrilled to be the lead sponsor for the inaugural TEDx event in St Albans on 26 October and looking forward to being involved in a community event that...
Debenhams Ottaway continues to be ranked in band 1 for private wealth law in the recently published Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2023 legal directory. This is the seventh consecutive...
I am a newly qualified solicitor working within the Wills, Trusts and Probate team in St Albans. I approach my work with professionalism, empathy, and a strong commitment to client...
The Law Commission has launched a review of the principles for financial provision following a divorce under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. This comes one year after “no fault divorce”...
