Give your life a legal spring clean
Life admin has a habit of slipping to the bottom of the to‑do list, but with Spring on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to refresh your legal affairs and...
Neurodiversity in the workplace
Debenhams Ottaway’s Employment team discuss the importance of embracing neurodiversity and creating supportive, equitable workplaces. Recent research indicates that the prevalence of neurodiversity in the global population is estimated to...
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Debenhams Ottaway’s Employment Law Round Up – March 2026
Click the links below to read more about some upcoming changes in employment law next month. Changes to statutory sick pay (SSP) Increase of limits on tribunal awards and statutory...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 and its powerful #GiveToGain theme
Debenhams Ottaway is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, a moment to recognise the extraordinary women who shape our firm, our profession and our local business community. As a...
Debenhams Ottaway’s managing partner, Susan Glenholme, appointed St Albans District Chamber of Commerce President
Debenhams Ottaway is delighted to share that managing partner Susan Glenholme has been appointed the new President of the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce, stepping into the role with...
Supreme Court landmark ruling reshapes unfair prejudice shareholder disputes
The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment in THG plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd, confirming that petitions under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 are not...
Jack Hicks
I am a trainee solicitor currently working in Business Services in St Albans, which includes supporting the Employment, Corporate and Commercial and Commercial property teams. I bring a proactive and...
Katie Iona
I am the people officer at Debenhams Ottaway, supporting the firm across a wide range of HR activities – from day to day HR administration and recruitment through to employee...
Megan Farrell
I am a trainee solicitor, currently working in the Wills, Trusts, Inheritance & Probate team in St Albans. I take a personable and proactive approach to my work. I am...
Supreme Court ruling strengthens liquidators’ claims in Mitchell v Al Jaber
The decision of the Supreme Court in Mitchell v Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber strengthens liquidators’ ability to pursue equitable compensation against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties....
Debenhams Ottaway’s Employment Law Round Up – February 2026
Click the links below to read more about some upcoming changes in employment law next month. Government funds occupational health training for SMEs Tribunal finds changing room policy unlawful Employment...
Why business owners need a carefully planned Will
If you own a business, your Will is not just about personal assets, it is a key document for business succession, tax planning and continuity. Without the right planning in...
Family Mediation Week 2026: A Smarter Way to Navigate Divorce
Family Mediation Week shines a spotlight on mediation as a practical, forward-focused alternative to court during separation and divorce. For many couples facing divorce, mediation offers a way to resolve...
Family Mediation Week 2026: A Better Way Through Separation
26-30 January 2026, marks Family Mediation Week; a key national initiative to raise awareness of family mediation as a constructive, cost-effective alternative to court proceedings when relationships break down in...
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...
Succession planning for your pharmacy
Are you planning to retire in the next five years? Whilst planning for retirement shouldn’t be a complicated stage in your life (it’s the time when you can finally take...
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...