Julie Brown
I work as a legal assistant in the Wills, trusts and probate team where I assist with the day-to-day administration of estates and trust matters, the drafting of Wills and...
Race Against Dementia Day 2026 – Legal support for people living with Dementia
21 January marks Race Against Dementia Day which raises awareness of the growing impact of dementia and the importance of research, understanding and support for those affected. Dementia is one...
Debenhams Ottaway appointed to Court of Protection professional deputies panel
We’re delighted to share that the Court of Protection team at Debenhams Ottaway has recently been appointed to the Court of Protection panel of professional deputies for the South East....
Debenhams Ottaway’s Employment Law Round Up January 2026
Click the links below to read more about some upcoming changes in employment law next month: Employment Rights Bill 2025 gains Royal Assent: Key considerations for employers Rates and limits...
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What landlords must do before May 2026
In an earlier blog, property litigator Simon Tucker explored the sweeping changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Now, as the implementation date draws closer, landlords need to take urgent steps if they...
High Court confirms liquidators cannot limit statutory liability
The High Court has provided important clarification on a question that has long carried practical significance for insolvency practitioners: can a liquidator limit their personal liability through contractual terms? In...
10 expert tips for navigating Christmas after divorce or separation
Are you spending your first Christmas as a separated or divorced parent? The festive season can feel daunting, but with the right approach, you can create a joyful and memorable...
Commercial Court dismisses bank’s costs challenge following Debenhams Ottaway win
Debenhams Ottaway has successfully defended clients in a major Commercial Court costs dispute arising from long-running High Court proceedings brought by Invest Bank P.S.C. The bank had sued multiple defendants,...
Debenhams Ottaway wins Large Business of the Year at the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Debenhams Ottaway has been named Large Business of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Hertfordshire Business Awards, organised by biz4Biz. The Hertfordshire Business Awards...
Christmas party season: An employer’s guide
With the festive season fast approaching, many organisations are gearing up for Christmas parties. These gatherings, whether held on-site or off, during or outside work hours, are treated as an...
The gift that keeps on giving: How Christmas gifting can protect your wealth
Whether you’re treating loved ones at Christmas, or celebrating someone’s birthday, did you know those gifts can also play a smart part in safeguarding your financial legacy? Transferring shares, investments...
Radlett office: We’ve helped thousands of local families move, now it’s our turn
From 29 November our Radlett office is relocating. But rest assured, we’re not going far. You’ll still find us in a convenient location just off Radlett High Street, close to...
Helen Young
Helen is a highly sought after divorce lawyer to high net worth families and individuals in Hertfordshire and beyond. Advising on all aspects of divorce and separation, she specialises in...
Renter’s Rights Act 2025: What landlords need to know now
The much heralded Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will be the biggest change in the law between landlords and tenants of residential property since the Housing Act 1988. It received Royal...
Clarifying the good arguable case test in freezing injunctions: Isabel dos Santos v Unitel
The judgment handed down by the Court of Appeal in Isabel dos Santos v Unitel [2024] EWCA Civ 1109 provides significant clarification on the test for obtaining a freezing injunction....
Maddie Evans
I am a trainee solicitor currently working in the Family team. Expertise Having graduated from the University of Warwick with a BASc in Psychology and Global Sustainable Development in 2022,...
Thulasi Easwarakumar
I am a trainee solicitor, currently supporting the Wills, Trusts, Inheritance & Probate team. I am dedicated to providing a high standard of client service while maintaining a friendly and...
Death of the shareholder rule: Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd & another v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd & 80 others (No. 2) [2025] UKPC 34
“Can a company assert privilege over its legal advice against a shareholder only where litigation privilege is established, or from the time that the interests of the company and shareholder...
Navigating capacity with confidence: Upcoming deputyship workshops
Following our recent recognition as finalists at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025, Debenhams Ottaway’s Court of Protection team is proud to host two expert-led events designed to demystify...
Debenhams Ottaway celebrates legal excellence in Chambers UK 2026
Hot on the heels of our top-tier Legal 500 rankings earlier this month, Debenhams Ottaway has once again earned national recognition, this time from Chambers UK 2026. With six teams...