Latest

For the second year running, Debenhams Ottaway is sponsoring the University of Hertfordshire Galleries Eastern Approaches exhibition at the Museum of St Albans. This annual open submission exhibition has marked itself out...

A number of linked cases referred to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) on the issue of whether holiday pay should include overtime payments, have been decided today. The EAT has...

The chancellor’s announcement to scrap a 55% tax charge on unspent pension pots has been hailed as a new way to save inheritance tax. The change is specific to drawdown pensions...

St Albans hosted its first Literary Festival last weekend with over 40 initiatives taking place across the City. Debenhams Ottaway, one of the festival sponsors, hosted three events in their office and...

Private client and planning remain in band 1, family move to band 2 and litigation recognised for the first time Chambers and Partners UK has just published its latest rankings...

Business owners should consider making tailored lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) for their commercial interests alongside powers for their general affairs. Typically LPAs are created by people looking ahead to...

With less than two months to go before Christmas, many separated parents start to think about the arrangements for contact with their children. Christmas is a very special time for many...

A recent judgement in the Court of Protection has highlighted that attorneys have limited authority to make gifts under a power of attorney. The case is also a strong reminder...

According to the Economist last month, house prices increased by 10% in Britain – and by 19% in London. Much of this is down to government policy – the base...

The intestacy rules have recently been updated, although clients are still advised to have a Will in place to ensure their estate passes to chosen beneficiaries. If a person dies...