Imagine uncovering hidden financial misconduct, only to face legal hurdles in using the evidence. This was the crux of the landmark case Asertis Ltd & Anor v Melhuish & Ors...
Click the links below to read more about the changes in employment law for May 2025: Acas survey on AI in the workplace Court of Appeal decision on discrimination and...
Click the links below to read more about the changes in employment law for April 2025: EHRC issues interim update on single-sex spaces after recent Supreme Court ruling EAT rules...
Click the links below to read more about the changes in employment law from March 2025: Court of Appeal held that incident of touching a pupil didn’t warrant dismissal of...
This article originally featured in the Corporate Rescue and Insolvency journal published by LexisNexis. Can a director defeat their creditors by using a company they control to transfer company assets...
I am a legal assistant in the Wills, trusts and probate team. My expertise includes the day-to-day administration of estates, the drafting of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and...
When a loved one loses mental capacity and hasn’t set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), someone needs to step in to make important life decisions for them. That’s...
Debenhams Ottaway celebrates the end of its partnership with Small Acts of Kindness by raising over £9,000 for the local charity dedicated to ensuring every older person feels warm at...
On Friday 28 March 2025, Debenhams Ottaway opened its doors to employment lawyers across the Upper South East when it hosted an Employment Lawyers Association regional training day. The...
Michael Kerrigan, employment law partner at Debenhams Ottaway, continues to provide a refreshing change as a male championing menopause in the workplace. His advice is now in print as one...
Debenhams Ottaway is pleased to welcome two new trainees, continuing with our focus of developing the next generation of lawyers. Nadine Darwish and Anisah Choudhry join our successful training programme...
I am a trainee solicitor currently in the litigation and dispute resolution team. With over three years of experience within the legal sector, I take a personalised approach to my...
The Court of Appeal held in Re A Company (CR-2024-BHM-000012) [2024] EWCA Civ 1436 that a winding up petition is not validly presented until the deposit for the Official Receiver’s...
Debenhams Ottaway is pleased to announce that three of our trainee solicitors have qualified this month, with all of them choosing to continue their career with us. We are...
Click the links below to read more about some upcoming changes in employment law, as well as our special feature on managing risks associated with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day to recognise the achievements of all women across all social, economic, cultural, and political aspects. This year’s theme of #AccelerateAction focuses on...
If you’ve ever had to help a loved one manage their affairs, you’ve probably come across the terms lasting power of attorney (LPA) and deputyship. Both involve a nominated person or people making...
Sarah Liddiard, a senior associate in the corporate and commercial team originally wrote this article for CWB Magazine, highlighting the key points to include in a celebrity Collaboration Agreement. Celebrity...
Although the long-running trial of Invest Bank v El Husseini (in which the Debenhams Ottaway Dispute Resolution team acted for the winning defendants [Debenhams Ottaway’s litigation team secure huge section 423...
What to expect in 2025 After a break in our monthly updates in December, we start 2025 with a detailed update on the Employment Rights Bill (the Bill), and some...
