Ennis Property Finance Limited v Thompson & Another
I refer to the recently reported case of Ennis Property Finance Limited v Thompson & Another which involved a point of law relating to disclosure of documents. The facts of...
Forfeiture of residential lease for non-payment of ground rent
Forfeiture of residential leases is rare and forfeiture of a residential lease for non-payment of ground rent is even rarer. At present there are statutory limitations on a landlord’s right...
Liquidator’s attempt for a second claim against same defendants
Ward (acting as liquidator of Brady Property Developments Ltd) v Hutt and others [2018] EWHC 77 (Ch) The High Court has struck out a liquidator’s following an attempted fresh claim arising...
The IPEC, an unsung hero for SMEs seeking cost effective IP dispute resolution
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) is a specialist list within the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, dealing with intellectual property (IP) disputes, including registered designs, patents,...
Employment Status Update
It was widely misreported last week that workers in the gig economy now have additional employment protections. The “Good Work Plan” which the government published on Wednesday 7 February indicates...
Janet Harvey
Janet is a consultant in our private client team and has over 15 years’ experience in private client work. Janet advises on all aspects of Wills, probate, tax planning and estate administration,...
James Brawn
I am a partner in our growing corporate and commercial team. I have over sixteen years’ experience of supporting clients with a variety of corporate matters, including clients operating in...
Helen Clyne
I help couples and families going through divorce and separation with a focus on children and related financial issues. My goal is to help you reach a settlement amicably and...
Hannah Kenworthy
Hannah is a senior associate in our Wills, trusts and probate team. Hannah advises on all aspects of Wills, tax planning, probates and the preparation and registration of lasting powers...
Claire Sharp
Claire is a partner in our highly successful private client team and has over 13 years’ experience in private client work. Claire has a wealth of experience in trusts, Wills,...
Barry Griffin
I’m a partner in our award‑winning Wills, trusts and probate team, where I help clients with all aspects of writing Wills, probate, tax planning and estate administration. I also support...
Angela Smith
Angela is a consultant in the private client team and has over 13 years’ experience in private client work. Angela offers specialist advice in Wills, probate, tax planning, estate administration and...
Andrew Spearman
Andrew is a partner in our private client team and has over 17 years’ experience in private client work. Andrew advises on all aspects of Wills, probate and estate administration,...
Andrew Yates
Andrew is a partner and heads our growing corporate and commercial team. He has over fifteen years’ experience dealing with corporate and business matters working with clients across multiple sectors...
Alexander Neale
Alexander is a partner in our dispute resolution and litigation team specialising in contentious and non-contentious insolvency. Alexander prides himself on his ability to act quickly and efficiently in relation...
Did you register an enduring or lasting power of attorney between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017?
The Ministry of Justice has announced that refunds are being offered to those who have registered either enduring or lasting powers of attorney between 1 April 2013 and 31 March...
The Time Limit for Inheritance Act claims
In January this year the case of Sargeant v Sargeant [2018] offered insight on limitation matters for claims under the Inheritance Act. The Act The Inheritance Act provides that without the permission...
History
We have been in Hertfordshire in one shape or another for over 250 years but have gone through exceptional change in recent years. Our history in Hertfordshire stretches back over...
Training contracts
Debenhams Ottaway is a great place to start your career in law. Our long-running training contracts have been very successful, with many of our lawyers and partners starting out at...
Current Vacancies
Find out more about our latest job vacancies below. To make an application please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@debenhamsottaway.co.uk Even if there isn’t a relevant vacancy listed,...