I’m a partner in Debenhams Ottaway’s highly regarded family law team. I’m here to help you with all aspects of family law, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, and child arrangements....
With over 30 years experience working on commercial and residential property transactions, Natalie is known for her calm and approachable manner. As a legal assistant, she works closely with the lawyers...
Michael is a partner in our employment team and has over 13 years’ experience in employment work. He has a diverse range of experience in advising both employers and employees....
Kat is a Senior lawyer in our property team, based predominantly in our Radlett office. Working with private individuals, companies and charities, Kat has a reputation for providing an efficient...
Karen is a lawyer in our residential property team based in Radlett and has over 20 years’ experience in residential property work. Karen deals with a variety of residential property...
Juliet leads the dispute resolution team. With her City expertise and contacts, Juliet brings a high level of client focus and service capability to our excellent dispute resolution practice. Juliet’s...
Jenny is a legal assistant and has worked within the legal world for over 25 years with over 14 years’ experience in private client work, during which time she has...
It was reported last week that Justin Forsyth faced a formal grievance from a female colleague before resigning from Save the Children, as opposed to an informal complaint resolved via a confidential...
Ball (liquidator of PV Solar Solutions Ltd) and another v Hughes and another [2017] EWHC 3228 (Ch) The High Court has considered whether directors will be deemed to be in breach...
We recently reported on the much awaited decision of the Court of Appeal in Motorauctions v Pricewaterhouse Coopers, a case in which the Court considered whether to order security for costs, where the...
I recently had an occasion to look at the case authority of Pirabakaran v Patel decided by the Court Appeal in 2006. In the case, the landlord had let to the...
An extra marital affair is one of the most common reasons for the end of a marriage. But much to the surprise of many, the adulterer will not automatically receive...
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 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...
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 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,...
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 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,...
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...
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...