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The ‘well disciplined, thoughtful and pragmatic’ team at Debenhams Ottaway in St Albans maintains its strong reputation for handling highly contested divorces involving complex assets, including business interests both domestically and internationally. Practice head Helen Young ‘never fails to deliver spot on advice', assisting clients with pre and post nuptial agreements, and living together agreements. Stacey St Clair stands out due to her ’impressive knowledge’, representing clients in complex disputes. The ‘excellent’ Natalie Lester was promoted to partner in May 2023, and is noted for her strong specialism in modern family law, including surrogacy.
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‘I have worked frequently with Natalie Lester. She is an excellent solicitor. Tenacious but pragmatic. Provides robust and realistic advice and involves counsel at each stage of the litigation process.’
‘Stacey St Clair is excellent! She has an impressive knowledge of the law and also has an empathetic and caring approach to her clients. She will always achieve the best outcomes whilst maintaining a collaborative approach.’