Private Wealth Law

Debenhams Ottaway has one of the largest and most experienced Wills, trusts and probate teams in Hertfordshire, advising high-net-worth individuals and families locally, in London and across the UK. Clients include young professionals, celebrities, entrepreneurs, business owners and wealthy families, often with multi-million-pound assets, international interests or complex trust needs.

Our work covers wealth protection, Wills, inheritance tax planning, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and succession strategies. We also have a dedicated trusts team advising on the creation and administration of trusts, a strength that sets us apart from many regional firms.

Our Court of Protection specialists support families through sensitive processes to protect vulnerable adults. We are appointed to the Court of Protection panel of pre-approved professional deputies, reflecting the team’s experience and reputation.

For business owners, we work closely with our employment law and corporate and commercial teams to protect personal wealth alongside business interests.

Much of our work comes from returning clients, recommendations and referrals from banks, accountants, financial advisers and other trusted professionals.

We are accredited under the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme, and strong client feedback and an outstanding Net Promoter Score demonstrate the confidence clients and referrers place in the team.