Spring clean your life
With Spring nearly here, many of us will be thinking about clearing out, cleaning up and generally getting our life in order. Now is a great time to think about...
The New Disclosure Pilot scheme and application to the Insolvency and Companies Court
The Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge recently issued guidance to confirm that the provisions of the Disclosure Pilot apply to the Insolvency and Companies List. That is except for...
Collaboration between law firm, litigation funder and insurance brokerage creates access to justice enhancing product for owners of intellectual property
Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors in association with Sparkle Capital Ltd, Sybaris Legal & IP and Acasta Europe Limited have today launched a product to fund claims brought in the Intellectual Property...
Can we speak off the record?
It is that time of year when many businesses are approaching their financial year end. Managers and HR teams will be looking forward to next year’s budget. With people costs...
Claims made by Insolvency Practitioners
What actions can insolvency practitioners take against individuals following formal insolvency? There are several actions that can be made by Insolvency Practitioners against individuals following formal insolvency: Misfeasance A liquidator...
Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring
We work with the full range of stakeholders involved in the insolvency process before, during and after formal insolvency. Where appropriate we try to avoid a formal insolvency process through...
Individuals made bankrupt
Once an individual is made bankrupt the majority of their assets vest in their trustee and they are subject to restrictions until they are discharged from bankruptcy. The below represents...
Individuals facing bankruptcy
Individuals in financial difficulty may be faced with the prospect of bankruptcy or threats of bankruptcy. The below represents a list of bankruptcy frequently asked questions. If your question does...
Directors of companies facing insolvency
When a director has reason to believe that a business is insolvent, a director must act quickly and seek advice to either (a) put in place a strategy for turnaround,...
The Supreme Court provides clarity on loss of a chance in professional negligence claims
The Supreme Court has today handed down its much anticipated judgment in Perry v Raleys Solicitors, which is its first consideration of loss of a chance in a professional negligence...
2019 is the year I will make my Will. I promise!
“It’s taken me 20 years but I am finally getting round to making my Will”. It may come as a surprise but comments like this from clients are quite common....
Debenhams Ottaway team up with CIPD Herts for the annual employment law update 2019
On Saturday 26 January 2019, Louise Attrup and Michael Kerrigan, employment specialist lawyers from Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors, will once again be teaming up with CIPD Hertfordshire branch to present at...
Can a dance be protected by copyright?
The question of whether a dance can be protected by copyright has been a topic of debate following the recent news that the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro...
The acid test of intention – business lease renewals
The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in the widely followed and hotly anticipated case of S Frances Ltd -v- The Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited, which is of huge...
Our charges – buying and selling your home
Residential Conveyancing Fees and Disbursements Our fees cover all of the work required to complete your matter. In addition, there will be disbursements, which are costs related to your matter...
Our charges – employment
Employment pricing information Our employment lawyers are highly experienced specialists, consistently recognised in national directories as one of the leading teams in the region. We take great pride in offering...
Our charges – Wills and probate
Wills A single Will starts from £975 + VAT at 20% and £1,300 plus VAT at 20% for two Wills in mirror form (husband and wife). Once we have had...
FIRE event
Our first FIRE event of 2019 took place in February at The Crypt – Bleeding Heart, London. We heard from three speakers, William McCormick QC, Jeff Bacon and Max Cole...
Debenhams Ottaway celebrate latest promotions!
Debenhams Ottaway is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Hyndman to Senior Associate and Natalie Lester to Associate Solicitor this month. Rachel, a central member of the firm’s award-winning...
Debenhams Ottaway continues to rank high
Debenhams Ottaway is proud that eight of its practice areas continue to be ranked in the Legal 500 directory. The Legal 500 is a leading UK legal directory that puts...