Debenhams Ottaway‘s litigation and dispute resolution department has a strong track record for boardroom disputes, company dissolutions, contractual disputes, debt recovery and fall outs arising out of personal guarantees, banking litigation and professional negligence issues. Practice head Juliet Schalker handles litigation before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Alexander Neale is a key contact for advice on director and shareholder disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The Debenhams Ottaway commercial litigation team is pragmatic and sensible with strength and depth at all levels. Specialising in professional negligence, shareholder disputes and general commercial litigation, they are a force to be reckoned with. Notable practitioners are Robyn Adams and the excellent Juliet Schalker, who is deservedly seen as an expert in her field.’
‘Robyn Adams is engaging and knowledgeable and very client focussed with a firm handle on the detail of any case.'
- 'Juliet Schalker is a master practitioner with a deft sense of what a commercial outcome looks like. She guides her clients skilfully to the best result whilst managing expectations. She is a force to be reckoned with.'
- 'Alexander Neale is commercial and pragmatic and specialises in insolvency and company litigation.’
‘Robyn Adams is brilliant; her strength lies not only in her technical legal knowledge but also being pragmatic and commercially astute.'
‘Debenhams Ottaway are excellent - they are lovely to work with and extremely able.’
‘This team is extremely tight knit and approachable and provide a seamless service.’
‘Juliet Schalker always gives commercial, pragmatic advice which means clients return time and time again. Robyn Adams is a star associate in the making. She is quick to identify the real issues and to tailor solutions to the client's needs.’
Key clients
- El Husseiny family
- MEP Capital
- Dermal Laboratories Limited
- MSP Capital Limited
- Squad Security Limited
- St Albans City and District Council
- Trend Tool Technology
- Access Group
- Davis & Co LLP
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juliet Schalker