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The Law Commission has launched a review of the principles for financial provision following a divorce under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. This comes one year after “no fault divorce”...

A staggering one in five people surveyed said they felt unable to manage stress and pressure in the workplace, according to Mental Health UK, who describe stress as ‘the feeling...

This month’s figures from the Office for National statistics (ONS) reveal that more 2.5 million people in the UK are no longer working due to ill health.  Mental health issues among...

Surrogacy is an increasingly popular option for couples and individuals who are unable to conceive a child of their own because of fertility issues, or because they are in a...

From 1 May 2023 Hertfordshire law firm Debenhams Ottaway welcomes three of its senior lawyers to the partnership: Natalie Lester (divorce and family law), Michael Kerrigan (employment law) and Barry...

In recent months, we have seen an increase in shareholder disputes and given the current climate and difficulties many companies are facing, we expect to see more. Shareholder disputes can...

From 1st April 2023, landlords of commercial premises are required to have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of at least ‘E’ and above, under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards...

Can you imagine returning to your home one day to find out unexpectedly that it now belongs to somebody else? A well reported example of this occurred in 2021 when...

Susan Glenholme, managing partner at Debenhams Ottaway is pleased to welcome Matthew Cameron, a partner at Ashtons Legal, as her new co-chair of the Eurojuris Private Wealth Group. The Private...

Debenhams Ottaway welcomes partner Stacey St Clair who has joined its leading divorce and family law team. Stacey’s experience and approach complements the team that has built a reputation for...