Debenhams Ottaway fields a team that is ‘willing to go the extra mile’ for its client roster of young professionals, celebrities, entrepreneurs, business owners, and families, both within the local region and extending beyond. The team is split threefold, handling wealth management cases, trusts, and lifetime planning matters. Susan Glenholme leads the team in conjunction with Claire Sharp. As a private wealth law specialist, Glenholme brings expertise in wills, trusts, probate, and complex wealth management for high-net-worth clients, while Sharp specialises in trusts and tax planning, and has notable experience in wills, probate, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection applications. Elsewhere in the team, Rachel Hyndman is a key port of call for accountants, IFAs, and banks. Andrew Spearman fields a growing reputation in setting up and administering trusts and Barry Griffin works closely with cross-jurisdictional issues.
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‘They have an approachable nature while maintaining a very professional attitude. They have always provided clear and concise advice in an efficient, friendly and pragmatic manner.’
‘Andrew Spearman is a fantastic lawyer. He genuinely cares about his clients and will go above and beyond to achieve the best results for them. He is also unfailingly good-humoured.’
‘In all our dealings with Debenhams Ottaway there is consistent theme of team work within the firm and a very strong feeling of mutual support for one another and this must work in the interests of clients where advisers collaborate with one another and do not work in silos.'
‘I would consider Debenhams Ottaway as a trusted adviser for me. I have used them for my own legal needs, so have no hesitation to refer my own clients to them. They are always efficient, responsive and willing to go the extra mile. They are professional and knowledgeable but also deliver service with a great friendly and personal touch.'
‘Susan Glenholme leads the team, and she is experienced, approachable and provides an exemplary service. Rachel Hyndman and Barry Griffin are also excellent lawyers.’
‘I have been recommending Debenhams Ottaway to my clients for over 20 years. They provide high quality legal advice, but in a friendly and approachable manner, presented to clients clearly and in plain language.'
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Practice head
Susan Glenholme; Claire Sharp
Other key lawyers
Rachel Hyndman; Andrew Spearman; Barry Griffin