Employment
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 4
Email address
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01727 837161Chambers Review
Debenhams Ottaway's employment team is based in the firm's St Albans office. It advises employers ranging from large corporates through to SMEs, as well as employees. The team advises on everything from day-to-day employment issues to corporate support and employment disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Debenhams Ottaway team always give us a clear understanding of where we stand and the options we have to solve any particular problem."
"They demonstrated very good knowledge relating to the various issues at hand, the potential implications and the options available."
"The firm gives a fast and effective response to any questions."
"The Debenhams Ottaway team are extremely professional, confident and direct. They support and enable clients to achieve the best possible outcomes."
"The team have a very good understanding of our business and complement our commercial approach to managing litigation while providing expert legal advice."
"The Debenhams Ottaway team always give us a clear understanding of where we stand and the options we have to solve any particular problem."
"They demonstrated very good knowledge relating to the various issues at hand, the potential implications and the options available."
"The firm gives a fast and effective response to any questions."
"The Debenhams Ottaway team are extremely professional, confident and direct. They support and enable clients to achieve the best possible outcomes."
"The team have a very good understanding of our business and complement our commercial approach to managing litigation while providing expert legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
Louise Attrup is experienced in managing allegations of discrimination and is additionally noted for representing her clients in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. She also has expertise in TUPE-related matters and advises on breaches of confidentiality and restrictive covenants.
"Louise provided an excellent level of service. She showed very good knowledge and was always on top of things."
"Louise’s knowledge and drive gives her clients reassurance and encouragement to seek a resolution with her support and guidance."
"Louise is an excellent lawyer."
Michael Kerrigan acts for both employers and employees in a range of sectors. He is experienced in representing clients in claims of unfair dismissal, age discrimination and victimisation, among others.
"Michael is an amazing person to have on your side. He explains everything in detail and highlights the positives as well as the negatives."
"Michael is a huge support and provides great legal support. He always gets back to us in a timely manner and we trust him implicitly."
"Michael conducts himself very professionally and provides an exemplary service. He has a great deal of knowledge and provides excellent detailed responses to the queries we have raised."
"Michael is compassionate when dealing with hard issues."