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What is a Right to Manage company? The Right to Manage (RTM) was introduced through the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. It gives leaseholders the right to take over...

In January 2023, we presented to over 100 HR professionals and business owners at the annual employment law update in association with CIPD Hertfordshire Branch. Attendees heard from our employment...

Debenhams Ottaway has once again welcomed a Christmas nutcracker to its St Albans office as part of the St Albans Nutcracker Trail 2022, organised by St Albans BID. Ten giant...

With a continued focus on developing people and meeting the needs of clients, Debenhams Ottaway has promoted three more next generation lawyers, two of which joined the firm through it’s...

We are a nation of pet lovers and, according to PDSA, 52% of UK adults are pet owners in 2022. There’s more than 21 million pet dogs and cats in...

With more teams and lawyers recognised in this year’s rankings than ever, Debenhams Ottaway’s reputation as trusted advisers, working with SME’s, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs in Hertfordshire, London and across...

The Supreme Court has recently handed down its long-awaited judgment in the case of BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA and ors [2022] UKSC 25. This important decision clarifies the...

The Legal 500 UK, one of the leading legal directories, has published its latest results that celebrate the leading law firms and lawyers in the UK. Debenhams Ottaway is recognised...

When a company goes into insolvent liquidation, as a company director you can be restricted for five years from being involved in another company or business (including as a sole...

If you are acting as an attorney or a deputy on behalf of close relative or friend, you may give reasonable gifts to other friends or relatives on a ‘customary...