We helped the widow of a deceased partner in a telecommunications partnership dispute where there was no written partnership agreement. As demands were being made for the estate to settle...
We helped the liquidators of a company behind a well-known bidding website. The liquidators were left with a small amount to declare a dividend payment to the creditors. However, there...
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and live, with many employees working from home and enjoying the benefits this brings. Employers will likely see an increase in...
The Covid-19 pandemic forced employers to make rapid changes to working practices. With the world beginning to open, many employers are considering whether and how those changes will be reversed...
Inheritance disputes are on the rise. Here are some top tips if you face a possible dispute. If you are considering bringing a claim Establish the foundations. Understand the circumstances...
Six day recovery of £450,000.00 which consisted of invoices dating back two years. Creditors Administration Petition We acted for an employment business who had supplied temporary workers to a communications...
Our client was a Dutch partnership which forms part of a multi-million-pound global business involved in the production of potato products. We helped them in connection with an intra-group reorganisation...
Whether you are planning to enter a civil partnership or are facing the end of your civil partnership, getting the right legal advice can ensure your rights are protected and...
The Hubbard Will Trust is a legal education trust that provides scholarships for those wishing to train as a solicitor. We advised the charity on the scope and purpose of...
The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) was nature. Since the start of the Covid pandemic millions have turned to nature. Research shows that going for...
Whether you want a divorce or separation or are heading down that route reluctantly, having a strong team supporting you and giving you clear, practical advice will make all the...
The Women and Equalities Committee recently confirmed that they would be launching an inquiry to explore and consider the rights of cohabiting partners in England and Wales. More legal protection...
A religious charity was facing funding issues during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. This meant they wanted to exit their lease and take advantage of their landlord wishing to...
We helped a charitable company limited by guarantee with a material share interest in a property management company. The management company’s articles of association were significantly out of date and...
We helped a 50% director/shareholder of a security company in an acrimonious director/shareholder dispute. The dispute involved allegations of unauthorised loans of c. £800,000 which the other 50% director/shareholder made...
We helped the liquidator of a children’s care home bring a claim against a shadow director for breach of fiduciary duty. The liquidator claimed the shadow director had caused and/or...
We helped insolvency practitioners in a £1.22 million office holder claim against a cosmetics distributor. The bankrupt purportedly entered into a referral fee agreement with the distributor, whereby it would...
In the recent case of Miles v Shearer [2021] the court has dismissed a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975. This case highlights that potential...
We acted on behalf of the executors of the deceased’s estate worth £500,000. The deceased made two Wills in the two years prior to his death, the second shortly before...
Two senior lawyers join partnership in latest round of promotions From 1 May 2021 Debenhams Ottaway welcomes two of its senior lawyers to the partnership, corporate lawyer James Brawn and...
