Professional and Support Services
To deliver on our promises our firm needs highly competent and professional people to support our solicitors / lawyers. If you are technically proficient and highly motivated, you may be...
Legal Services
We take pride in our reputation and always strive to deliver excellence for our clients. We are a multi-serviced firm offering a range of opportunities for legal professionals who want...
Chris Lucas
I am a Senior Associate in the firm’s award-winning Private Client team, dealing with all aspects of private client work including wills, probate and trusts. My approach is to deliver...
Pensions and Divorce: The key talking points
Pensions are often an underappreciated subject during divorce discussions, rarely making it to the centerfold of conversation. Not many people realise that pensions are one of their most valuable assets,...
How Debenhams Ottaway can chime with your values
Choosing a law firm isn’t just about finding one that will get the job done, but how they do it. It’s those which put things like sustainability, community work and...
Wills: Why everyone should have one
It can be said that many people have the wrong idea about Wills. Often, they’re thought of as something only older and wealthier people make. However, this assumption is deceiving...
New Employment Laws in 2024
As we start a new year, a raft of new legislation is on the horizon, most of which is poised to come into force in Spring 2024. As it can...
Anisah Choudhry
I am a trainee solicitor currently working in the residential property team in St Albans. I joined Debenhams Ottaway in November 2023 as a legal assistant, in the commercial property...
Can the court force parties to mediate?
The Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that the courts have authority to compel parties to a dispute that is already issued in court to engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution...
Why it’s important to consider creating an LPA
The cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation prices have left many feeling uncertain about their finances, which is why protecting your family and planning for the future should be one of...
Charlotte Burrow
I joined Debenhams Ottaway in 2023, as the legal assistant in the Court of Protection team and provide a key supporting role to both Tammie Woods and Lucy Hollands. I...
Paulina Kloc
I work as a Legal Assistant in the Wills, trusts and probate team where I assist with the day-to-day administration of estates and trust matters, the drafting of Wills and...
Debenhams Ottaway participates in The Gingerbread Trail 2023
Debenhams Ottaway is delighted to be participating in another festive trail and showing our support for a fun and interactive community event. This year sees the introduction of the Gingerbread...
Debenhams Ottaway focuses on people development with more promotions
From 1 November 2023, Debenhams Ottaway has promoted four lawyers which reinforces its commitment to develop talent within the firm and invest in its people. This follows the promotions of...
More lawyers than ever ranked for Debenhams Ottaway in Chambers UK 2024
The number of Debenhams Ottaway lawyers recognised in Chambers UK 2024 has risen again, firmly establishing it as a trusted adviser to SME’s, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs in Hertfordshire, London...
Employment Law Settlement Agreement
Legal advice for employees: Speak to an expert Know your rights as an employee. Get independent advice from our legal experts on your employment law settlement agreement, so you understand...
The Legal 500 UK 2024: Debenhams Ottaway corporate and litigation teams rise up the rankings
Debenhams Ottaway is ranked in nine service areas, two in tier 1 and now five in tier 2 in the latest Legal 500 UK rankings which is the best achievement...
Emma Curtis-Vegh
I am a lawyer working in Debenhams Ottaway’s award-winning Wills, trusts and probate team. I have a warm and friendly approach and go above and beyond to give clients a...
Lucy Hollands
I support and help people, and their families and friends, who potentially have begun or has lost capacity when they have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place and...
Lorna Wilkinson
I am a senior lawyer working in the commercial property team. The client is always at the heart of what I do. I aim to bring my experience in all...