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Debenhams Ottaway

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds

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Debenhams Ottaway

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One of the largest and most experienced in Hertfordshire, the Wills, trusts and probate team is grouped into three main areas: Protecting and managing wealth now and in the future through inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration, often involving cross-border estates; Trusts – a dedicated trusts team of specialist lawyers to help clients set up and administer trusts; and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection, including professional deputyship services and the protection of vulnerable adults.

 
Clients include young professionals, celebrities, entrepreneurs, business owners and wealthy young families in Hertfordshire, London and across the UK.

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Private Wealth Law - Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
The lawyers at Debenhams Ottaway advise private clients on wills, probates, estate administration and trust matters. The team is well regarded in the area.
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Strengths

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  • Debenhams Ottaway can handle complex matters. It has very good understanding of the issues and needs of the client.

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  • Debenhams Ottaway provides expert knowledge combined with practical and straightforward advice that is focused on the client and presented in a way that is easy for them to understand.

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  • The Debenhams Ottaway team is always on-hand for queries and problem-solving. The responsiveness is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Susan Glenholme
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    Susan Glenholme

    Susan Glenholme advises on high-value and cross-border private client matters, including wills, LPAs, trust and estate administrations.

    • Susan is an absolutely superb leader of the team. She is technically strong, very approachable and is always prepared to go the extra mile.

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    • As the firm's managing partner, Susan not only sets the standards but leads by example.

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  • Rachel Hyndman
    Rachel Hyndman

    Rachel Hyndman

    Rachel Hyndman counsels high net worth individuals on wealth planning and asset protection matters. She also leads on LPAs and Court of Protection matters.

    • Clients receive a first-class service from Rachel, including high level technical knowledge, delivered in a good, personal manner.

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    • Rachel Hyndman is excellent on technically difficult cases. She is completely on top of things.

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    • Rachel Hyndman is excellent. She is very down to earth and exceptional with clients.

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