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Debenhams Ottaway | 2,577 followers on LinkedIn. We are a multi-service, innovative law firm based in Hertfordshire, known for delivering clients outstanding service and our award winning legal advice.

We are proud of our past, progressive in our outlook and unrelenting in our dedication to growth through doing more for our people, our personal and business clients and our communities.

Ruth Boulton

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Anna Bailey

Partner and head of Corporate and Commercial at Debenhams Ottaway | Legal 500 Next Generation Partner

Andrew Yates

Partner, Employment Lawyer and Head of Employment at Debenhams Ottaway

Louise Attrup

Just arrived ready for #LNConf24 the black tie awards dinner….🤞for a win!!

Rachel Hyndman

The Debenhams Ottaway team - Susan Glenholme , Andrew Yates , Rachel Hyndman and Neil Mercer have been enjoying the LawNet Ltd conference, in Birmingham. Susan spoke on the panel, discussing ‘Navigating the Digital Frontier: Identifying Opportunities and Overcoming Barriers’. We are particularly excited to be finalists for ‘Law Firm of the year above £6m’ alongside many other great law firms – good luck to all the finalists!

The Debenhams Ottaway team have arrived and looking forward to this great event!

In a recent article, Helen Rainford , Lawyer from our litigation and dispute resolution team details the findings of the court from the Norwich Pharmaceutical Order. This judgment provides an interesting and unique reason as to the exceptional circumstances under which the court may grant a Norwich Pharmaceutical order against a law firm and reflect the balance of justice and proportionality when wrongdoing and forgery is alleged. Find out more here> https://bit.ly/48xHGGz

✨ As Pro Bono Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed their skills, time, and passion to make a difference in our communities. A huge THANK YOU to our internal team and external partners for your dedication to providing legal support to those who need it most. Your efforts make a profound impact, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges and access justice. We couldn’t have achieved these results without your commitment and expertise. Specifically: Debenhams Ottaway , Spencer West LLP , National Legal Service Solicitors , Hodge Jones & Allen , Rayden Solicitors , Curwens LLP , Longmores Solicitors , Cleveland Scott York , Abbey Law & Kirsty Limacher . Also a huge to thank you to our internal solicitors - Amanda Thurston , Geraldine Poulain , Janet Barlow, Sharmila O’Reilly & Rina Sond . Here’s to continuing our pro bono efforts throughout the year and inspiring more change together! #ProBono #ThankYou

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James Brawn , partner in our corporate and commercial team celebrates his individual lawyer ranking in the latest Chambers UK where he is recognised as “a knowledgeable operator and provides an excellent level of counsel.” and “approachable to clients and very constructive to work with when we are working on other sides of a transaction”. A huge congratulations to James for this huge achievement- thank you for your hard work and dedication to supporting clients. ⭐

Our employment law team and partners are celebrated in Chambers UK 2025, published last month. Michael Kerrigan is newly ranked as an ‘up and coming’ partner and receives some incredible feedback. Louise Attrup is also recognised in the individual lawyer rankings for her “knowledge and drive that gives her clients reassurance and encouragement to seek a resolution with her support and guidance.” Congratulations to the team for the hard work and support they provide to employer and employee clients 🎉

It’s been a successful few months for our Wills, trusts and probate team. After keeping top band 1 status for private wealth law in Chamber HNW 2024 published this summer, it also kept its top tier 1 ranking for another year in The Legal 500 2025 rankings, which published earlier this month. On top of that, the team keeps its position in the recently published eprivateclient top law firms for 2024, which lists the top 70 private wealth law firms across the UK. What an incredible achievement – a huge congratulations to the team that work hard every day to make this happen. Find out more about the team👉 https://bit.ly/3Uzvkro

Juliet Schalker , head of our litigation team moves up the individual rankings to band 2 after the recent Chambers UK rankings. Juliet is recognised for her “expertise and top knowledge from the City.”- as well as being celebrated again as a Legal Linkedinfluencer! The litigation team maintains its ranking with another litigator commenting-“I like seeing them on the other side of cases, as a solution can be reached”. Huge congratulations to Juliet and the whole team! #chambersuk2025

Helen Rainford , Lawyer from our litigation and dispute resolution team shares an insightful article about Quinn Emanuel being ordered to disclose the identity of the creator/owner of an alleged forged report and the results of this order. Read the full article regarding the Norwich Pharmaceutical Order here👉 https://bit.ly/48xHGGz

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