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    Contentious insolvency update

    The Supreme Court has today ruled that section 21(1)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980 (“LA 1980”)[1] applies to trustees who are company directors, who are to be treated as being in...

    Why appoint a professional executor?

    Among the many good reasons for appointing a professional executor in your Will, having a complex estate of properties, investments, pensions, businesses or having young children rank amongst the highest....

    Theo Knibb

    I’m a senior lawyer in our award winning Wills, trusts and probate team, where I help individuals and families plan for the future with confidence and clarity. My work covers...

    Tammie Woods

    I am a specialist Court of Protection practitioner with over 35 years’ experience of helping families with lasting powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney, and Court of Protection deputyship...

    Susan Glenholme

    As managing partner, my role is to inspire the team at Debenhams Ottaway, nurturing our lawyers and business services teams so they feel supported, motivated and appreciated. In putting our...

    Stuart Harries

    Stuart is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). He is a senior associate conveyancer in the residential property team and has over 20 years’ experience in...

    Stephanie Jackson

    Stephanie is the executive assistant in our practice support team. As our executive assistant, Stephanie provides administrative support primarily to the managing partner, Susan Glenholme and also to the senior...

    Simon Tucker

    As a Consultant in the property litigation team, Simon handles the full range of property disputes. His many years of experience mean he is sought after for his in depth...

    Ruth Boulton

    As well as being a partner and head of our highly successful commercial property team, Ruth is recognised by Chambers UK as a leading property lawyer in the region as...

    Rachel Hyndman

    I’m a partner in Debenham Ottaway’s award-winning Wills, trusts and probate team and have over 15 years’ experience in private client work. Known for being approachable and efficient, I advise...

    Nigel Drake

    Nigel is the head of our residential team and has over 26 years’ experience in residential property work. Nigel specialises in high value property sales and purchases, operating in Hertfordshire...

    Nicola Reynolds

    Nicola joined Debenhams Ottaway in 2014 as a legal assistant in our private client team. Nicola has worked within the legal profession in family, litigation for over 30 years and has...

    Neil Mercer

    I’m a partner in the commercial property team, with extensive experience advising clients on the key issues involved in occupying, developing, buying, and selling commercial property. I take pride in...