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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 residential property team. Expertise Having graduated from the University of Warwick with a BASc in Psychology and Global Sustainable Development in...
I am a trainee solicitor, currently supporting the Family Law team. I am dedicated to providing a high standard of client service while maintaining a friendly and approachable manner. I...
