Debenhams Ottaway

Testimonials

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• ‘Debenhams Ottaway have a strong team with a wide range of expertise, meaning they are well placed to assist on a range of routine and complex projects for a range of client types.’
• ‘They are responsive, diligent and make sure we are kept informed of progress.’
• ‘Every contact I have had with this firm has been dealt with promptly and efficiently by all team, from the initial taking of the calls and receptionists to the prompt response of someone in the team if the lead solicitors engaged elsewhere.’
• ‘Neil Mercer has been the solicitor who has taken responsibility for our charity and his advice, attitude and experience has been exceptional.'
• ‘I would thoroughly recommend Neil Mercer and wholeheartedly recommend him and his team as an example of solicitors at their best.’
• ‘Neil Mercer is diligent with the work he undertakes, always ensuring that their position is fully protected given their charitable status.’
• ‘Neil Mercer is very knowledgeable, has an excellent manner and explains things very well. He will always make time to discuss issues and ensures work is carried out to a high standard.’

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Andrew Yates

DLA Piper LLP (US)

Andrew is a partner and the head of the corporate and commercial team. Andrew specialises in corporate and business matters working with clients across multiple sectors including pharmacy, charity, banking and private wealth. Andrew regularly works with investors, companies, LLPs and partnerships, from family run businesses and start-ups to a broad spectrum of private limited companies and unquoted public companies. Andrew has considerable experience dealing with acquisitions, disposals, investment/shareholders’ agreements, share schemes, bespoke articles of association (with different classes of shares, drag & tag, good & bad leaver provisions, growth shares), loan notes, commercial agreements (including supply, distribution and e-commerce), corporate governance and share buy-backs.