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It has long been regarded as a rule of English law that a company cannot claim privilege against its own shareholders, unless the privileged documents were created for the purpose...

Recent decisions in the courts have highlighted the perils of none-compliance with Practice Direction 57AC (PD57AC). For anyone submitting witness evidence that did not comply, they run the risk of...

With Christmas around the corner, you’re probably finishing up your Christmas shopping and getting ready for the festivities. If you’re an attorney under a property and finances lasting power of...

Debenhams Ottaway’s reputation as trusted adviser, helping businesses, individuals and families navigate legal challenges and make the most of new opportunities, is firmly established in the latest edition of the...

Debenhams Ottaway welcomes senior associate Sarah Liddiard to its corporate and commercial team. With almost 20 years’ experience in commercial law, Sarah joins the team alongside newly qualified lawyer Millie...

The recent decision in TA v The Public Guardian [2023] EWCOP 63 has called into question the validity of existing Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs). The case has the potential...

The new Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024 was passed through Parliament before its current recess.  It is not expected to come into force until at least 2025. This article...

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...

Position: Head of Business Development and Marketing Department: Practice Support Location: St Albans or Radlett Company Overview  Debenhams Ottaway is a progressive law firm with a long history and a...