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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
The dispute resolution team at Debenhams Ottaway, together with counsel Richard Bottomley of Maitland Chambers, acted for Pheasantland Ltd, the successful first defendant in this claim. The High Court has...
Debenhams Ottaway has achieved tier 1 status in four practice areas in the 2026 Legal 500 rankings. The corporate and commercial and commercial property teams join the family law and...
Family mediation can be a positive step towards resolving conflicts and finding workable solutions that benefit everyone involved. If you’ve never been to mediation before, it’s natural to feel a...
Click the links below to read more about some upcoming changes in employment law next month: Government u-turn on re-introducing employment tribunal fees Government responds to Women and Equalities Committee...
