Creditor duty: Supreme Court hands down Sequana judgment
The Supreme Court has recently handed down its long-awaited judgment in the case of BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA and ors [2022] UKSC 25. This important decision clarifies the...
An emergency Will as part of a high value divorce
We were asked to complete an emergency Will as part of our client’s high value divorce. This was an urgent request while our family law team was representing the client...
Top tier rankings for Debenhams Ottaway in The Legal 500 UK 2023
The Legal 500 UK, one of the leading legal directories, has published its latest results that celebrate the leading law firms and lawyers in the UK. Debenhams Ottaway is recognised...
Re-using a company name following insolvency: A restriction for company directors
When a company goes into insolvent liquidation, as a company director you can be restricted for five years from being involved in another company or business (including as a sole...
Working for us – join a law firm that focuses on its people and clients
Debenhams Ottaway is a great place to work, but don’t take our word for it. We recruit ambitious people who want to work with impressive clients, from large owner managed...
Avoiding unauthorised gifts: A guide for attorneys and deputies
If you are acting as an attorney or a deputy on behalf of close relative or friend, you may give reasonable gifts to other friends or relatives on a ‘customary...
Helping a family-run scaffolding business with a gross misconduct disciplinary process
We have been working for a family-run business in the construction sector for several years. After allegations of serious misconduct by a director and shareholder of over 30 years, we...
The new Consumer Duty: What financial services firms need to know
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently published the final rules and guidance for its new Consumer Duty. It is designed to raise expectations for the standard of care financial...
Laila Page
Laila is a case handler in residential property and assist the team in St Albans with residential property transactions. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the...
Have you been misadvised about research and development tax relief?
If you are a small to medium sized business which has been investing in research and development (R&D) specifically over the last five years or so, then you may have...
Inheritance disputes: 4 top tips if you are considering making an Inheritance claim
After losing a loved one, entangling in a legal battle can put a strain on families that are already dealing with grief and anxiety. When it comes to disputing a...
Buying and Selling Property at Auction
If you’re a new or established property investor, buying property at auction is a great way to start or build your portfolio. It’s a chance to get a good deal...
Estate planning for an international client with an estate worth £10m
One of our international clients, who has an estate worth £10m, needed help preparing a Will dealing with her UK estate. She also needed advice on her permanent place of...
A high value insolvency case on behalf of insolvency litigation financing company, Manolete Partners
We successfully helped Manolete Partners, an insolvency litigation financing company, in a high value case against Mr Ismael Siza, the sole director of a restaurant and Shisha bar called Palms...
Debenhams Ottaway – the law firm to help you, your family and your business
As proud sponsors of the Muddy Stilettos Awards for 2023, Debenhams Ottaway has enjoyed celebrating all the independent businesses in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire who have thrived this year. For those...
Working with liquidators to bring a claim against the directors of a fabricated building company
We helped the liquidators of a company that built outdoor rooms/offices to bring a claim against its directors. The directors had previously run their business as a partnership. During this...
Helping joint liquidators claim against a multinational bank for undervalued transactions and breach of duty
We helped joint liquidators in a high value claim against the directors of a multinational investment company and connected entities. The FCA-regulated company provided letters of credit/guarantee to companies around...
4 things you need to know about Will and inheritance disputes
The number of us who find ourselves dealing with inheritance disputes and Will challenges is increasing every year. Recent research reports that Inheritance Act claims rose by 71% in 2021,...
Helping pharmacy shareholders dispose of the company via a share sale
We helped the shareholders of a company which operates a pharmacy in Watford, with the disposal of the business and company by way of a share sale. The matter proved...
Helping a company dispose of their care home business
We helped a care home operator in Nottingham to dispose of their care home business and corresponding property interest. Our client operated a typical OpCo and PropCo structure with one...