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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Debenhams Ottaway is celebrating winning three awards for excellent client service in less than 12 months. “Excellence in Customer Service”, St Albans Chamber of Commerce Community Business Awards 2021 –...
Running a business can be exciting and rewarding, but keeping track of the latest legal requirements is often a challenge. With new rules and updates constantly coming out, here are...
We helped a property developer, Acorn Brain Ltd, with a complicated option for a development site, which was approved following the grant of outline planning permission (on appeal). We also...
Debenhams Ottaway is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the VIP Lounge at this year’s Pub in the Park festival in St Albans. Following the sell-out success in 2021,...
Debenhams Ottaway continues to be the only firm ranked in band 1 for private wealth law in the recently published Chambers High Net Worth 2022. This recognition firmly establishes the...
Since the Grenfell tragedy the question of fire safety and cladding has been a big issue in leasehold conveyancing. There are now legal requirements in place to ensure thorough assessments...
As the cost-of-living continues to increase, and with many UK adults not having a legally prepared Will, inheritance disputes are on the rise. We want to help executors and beneficiaries...
In this article originally written for Solicitors Journal, family law and divorce lawyer Annabel Andreou explains the different ways in which pensions may be treated in the context of divorce....
Deciding who you can trust with your money and your loved one’s future can be a difficult decision. Luckily, trusts lawyer Andrew Spearman is on hand to provide some handy tips...
We successfully acted for a local entrepreneur who is well known within the UK film industry, with the sale of a private limited company that operates a film production payroll...
We are helping joint trustees bring undervalued transactions and void dispositions claims in a high value, multi-jurisdiction bankruptcy. The joint trustees have intimated claims for the transfer of shares from...
Ground rent and residential leaseholds properties have been a topic of conversation in the property sector for some time. The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (LRGRA 2022) is coming...
If you’re an SME, you may rely on your finance or office manager to handle your day-to-day HR administration. Or if you do have inhouse HR staff, you may find...
Elton is a lawyer in the commercial property team where he advises on a variety of large-scale commercial and residential transactions. Elton prides himself on being able to demystify the...
