Debenhams Ottaway is well known for its expertise advising on grievances, redundancies, restructurings, employment tribunal representation, employment due diligence, TUPE transfers and restrictive covenants. Louise Attrup specialises in restrictive covenants, data theft, and advising senior executives and board directors. Michael Kerrigan lends his expertise to complex disciplinary matters, employment status disputes, social media issues pertaining to employment and protecting confidential information post-termination.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team demonstrates a commitment to understand our business and how to add value in the service they provide.'

  • ‘Michael Kerrigan has assisted us in resolving/negotiating settlements in a few challenging tribunal claims over 2023. He adopts a direct and transparent yet thorough approach in advising us on risks and also in dealing with our clients as co-respondents. He is patient, professional and has the ability to communicate legal issues and worst case scenarios in simple language.’

  • ‘Very energetic, passionate team. Clearly enthusiastic about providing legal advice. Modern feel to the firm. ’

  • ‘They are very knowledgeable and sharp in their areas of law but also have excellent interpersonal skills. I don't find that very common in the legal field. ’

  • ‘Michael Kerrigan and his team are a great resource, providing prompt and measured advice in a way that we can understand and take forward within our business.’

  • ‘Michael Kerrigan is extremely knowledgeable in his field of work. He is calm and assured and puts our mind at ease in difficult and contentious situations.’

  • ‘The team at Debenhams and Ottaway are truly outstanding, providing professional advice, support and direction.’

  • ‘Louise Attrup was a joy to work with, taking time to understand the position we were in and then making recommendations based on the situation our business was in, whilst understanding the commercial side of things. ’

Key clients

  • Brook Street
  • Portas Agency
  • Fujitsu General Air Conditioning Ltd
  • Sigma Imaging Ltd

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Louise Attrup

Other key lawyers

Michael Kerrigan