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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
