Disclosure does not mean “no stone left unturned”
The latest judgment in Invest Bank v El-Husseini [2024] EWHC 996 (Comm), where Debenhams Ottaway represents two of the defendants, saw a win for the firm in the substantial dismissal...
Debenhams Ottaway invests in its people: Five partners promoted to equity
From 1 May 2024 Debenhams Ottaway celebrates five of its salaried partners becoming equity partners: James Brawn (corporate and commercial), Rachel Hyndman (Wills, trusts and probate), Neil Mercer (commercial property)...
“John Barnes: The Director’s Cut”
Former England player, manager and pundit John Barnes has been banned from serving as a company director for 3.5 years after his company, John Barnes Media Limited, failed to pay...
Did you know you are entitled to claim interest and compensation?
When debts become overdue, chasing for payment can become time consuming and an unwelcome distraction from the daily running of a business. Claiming interest and compensation is a useful way...
2024 Update
We are already whizzing through 2024 and it has been a troublesome few years for many following the Covid 19 pandemic coupled with the cost of living crisis and rise...
Enforcement by way of an Attachment of Earnings Order
Unfortunately not all County Court Judgments (“CCJ”)s are paid straight away and it may be necessary to carry out further work before payment is obtained. One option of enforcing a...
Enforcement by way of Charging Orders
Does the judgment debtor own property, land or shares? A Charging Order is an effective way to secure a debt that cannot necessarily be paid immediately. Although creditors would like...
Have you obtained a County Court Judgment, but still no payment?
A County Court Judgment (“CCJ”) secures a debt owed to a creditor, which, if not paid within twenty-eight days of the date of the judgment; will remain on the debtor’s...
Top tips to avoid unpaid invoices!
Debt recovery is usually the last thing you think about when signing up a new customer and for many companies conversion of new business is the key to maintaining a...
Payment Plans
Are you in a position where someone owes you money, however is struggling with their finances and you don’t know the best way to proceed? This is not an uncommon...
Letters Before Action
A letter before action is a formal letter that should be sent to a debtor demanding payment before starting a claim. This is to ensure that the Pre-action Protocol for...
High Court Enforcement
Want to enforce a county court judgment, only have an address and don’t know what assets the debtor has? If the judgment debt is over £600, an effective way to...
Part 36 in Hollywood!
Hugh Grant’s privacy claim against News Group Newspapers, the publisher of the Sun newspaper, has been settled and it appears that a tactical Part 36 offer was made to bring...
Samuel Winter
I am a legal assistant in the Radlett property team. I am professional and approachable in my work with an excellent eye for detail and enjoy working on complex matters....
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Julie Spencer
I am a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. I deal with a wide variety of general commercial disputes as well as having experience in contentious...
‘Taking your clients with you when moving firm could see you in court’
Regulated professionals in financial services, particularly those who provide financial planning advice to individuals, are likely to build deep relationships with their clients. Through regular touch points, exhaustive due diligence...
3 real-life situations where an LPA can save you time, money and stress
Running a business, handling bills, travelling overseas and managing personal and business affairs while recovering from an illness are all real-life situations many of us face every day. But what...
Krupa Wagjiani
I am a Commercial Property Solicitor. I always try and understand the client’s needs and end goal from the outset of the transaction. This helps to provide tailored, pragmatic and...
Jennifer Cooper
I joined Debenhams Ottaway in February 2024 as a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Private Client team. I help clients in connection with their Wills and estate planning. I also...