Debenhams Ottaway, the St Albans based firm of solicitors, has recently been appointed to provide legal advice in property and trust matters to the Diocese of St Albans. The St Albans diocese encompasses Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

As a direct result of the appointment, Andrew Stovin and David Cheetham, specialists in Ecclesiastical law, will join Debenhams Ottaway on 1st August 2011 to lead the firm’s Ecclesiastical law practice area.

Ian Hopkins, Chief Executive commented:

“We are delighted to have been appointed by the diocese and that Andrew and David have agreed to join us. Debenhams Ottaway already provides specialist advice to a broad range of charitable organisations. Andrew and David have a wealth of experience in this area of law and will strengthen our service offer.”