Department profile
Debenhams Ottaway

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


Debenhams Ottaway

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About

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Drawing on a wealth of City expertise, the litigation team has extensive experience in a wide range of complex commercial litigation. We represent multinationals, growing corporates, financial institutions and other professional practices. Our practice spans disputes at all levels of the English Court system, as well as international disputes.

Beyond our core commercial disputes practice, we have several recognised specialist contentious teams covering insolvency, private equity, alternative lending, IP, banking and financial litigation, construction and real estate.  

One of our major advantages, which sets us apart from most of our competitors in the City, is that we are conflict free. We also have excellent links to both the investigative community and litigation funders and we have recently launched our own Litigation Funding panel, which enables our clients to manage risk and litigate from a position of financial strength.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Thames Valley

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
The litigation team at Debenhams Ottaway can assist clients with an array of disputes relating to commercial and corporate interests and relationships. The firm's expertise includes significant shareholder disputes as well as matters concerning breaches of contract.

Strengths

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  • They understood the issues in the claim and were commercial in their approach to resolution.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • They have a great team; I am very impressed with all of them and their willingness to help.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Debenhams Ottaway shows remarkable commercial savvy and expertise, especially for a firm of that size.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • They are an excellent team for clients who want City-quality lawyers without paying the full London price.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Juliet Schalker
    Band 2Juliet Schalker

    Juliet Schalker

    Juliet Schalker is noted for her expertise representing clients in shareholder, insolvency and professional negligence disputes.

    • Juliet Schalker is an excellent lawyer – very committed and motivated. She gets good results, is very attentive and is always available.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Juliet is hugely experienced and extremely user-friendly, I'd recommend her.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 4Alexander Neale
    Band 4Alexander Neale

    Alexander Neale

    Alexander Neale has strong credentials in commercial and corporate litigation, including shareholder disputes and contentious insolvency.

    • Alex is supportive but confident; he knows his stuff.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Alex is incredibly responsive, very detail-oriented, client-focused and user-friendly. He really has the client's interest at heart and knows how to do his best for them.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • He provides clear, concise advice and determined advocacy.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • He is one of my absolute favourite solicitors to work with: he is a real all-rounder, very calm and considered, and a great strategist who sees the big picture.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Associates to watchRobyn Adams
    Associates to watchRobyn Adams

    Robyn Adams

    Robyn Adams has experience working on complex disputes concerning an array of commercial, corporate and financial arrangements and transactions.

    • I have found Robyn really approachable and supportive.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Robyn is always incredibly well prepared. She is very detail-oriented and offers the client a very focused service.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Robyn is engaged, pragmatic and very responsive.

      Litigation respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Debenhams Ottaway (3)

Thames Valley

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