Author Archive: DTM Legal

At this time of year it is really handy to have a ‘to do’ list to ensure you don’t forget to do anything important, like tell people when your business will be closed. Even the main man, Santa, uses one … Read more…

Care homes operator Kingsley Healthcare has continued its rapid expansion with the multi-million pound purchase of two private nursing homes in Cheshire owned and run by Rhiannon and David Walker and their two daughters. DTM Legal, led by Head of … Read more…

We have all been there. The disappointment of your order not quite being what you expected. Whether it arrives via online shopping or the newest restaurant in town, it happens. Often the answer is simple, send it back or order … Read more…

There is an ever increasing need for an online presence for all businesses large or small.  Utilised correctly, a company website can drive the brand of a business, offer 24 hour access for customers and act as a forum to … Read more…

The Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) is a tool that Local Authorities in England and Wales can use to charge developers on new developments in their area. The CIL was initially introduced by the Planning Act 2008 updated by Regulations and Guidance.  … Read more…

How to deal with employees leaving it too late to use their holiday entitlement. In the UK we are entitled to 28 days off work every year, including bank holidays, but as we enter the penultimate month of the January … Read more…

Many suppliers take the commercial decision not to market goods themselves, but instead choose to do so through a third party. This may be a result of the supplier’s lack of resources to market the goods effectively, or perhaps because they … Read more…

As the season changes the world of insolvency will also experience a number of changes aimed at creating greater trust, transparency and accountability. These attempts at modernising the insolvency regime include: the introduction of extended powers of director disqualification; the … Read more…

With UK companies continually striving to improve their supply chain management, many are finding that importing goods or raw materials is a potential path towards achieving this goal. So it is not surprising that in December 2014 imports into the … Read more…

On 1st October we hosted our 7th Birthday Party, to celebrate a landmark year for DTM Legal which has seen us take on a new look, employ new people and welcome new clients to the firm. Rebrand In March we … Read more…

DTM Legal has expanded its commercial property team with two new appointments in response to a significant increase in new instructions from North West clients. Robert Harris joins the team as a consultant and Sally Pilott has been appointed associate … Read more…

Richard Thomas, columnist for Solicitor’s Journal and Senior Partner at DTM, considers the rationale of the government in respect of access to justice for SMEs.   In a recent article I highlighted how the recent massive increases to court fees would negatively impact on … Read more…

The Chancellor says that 6 million people will benefit from an increase in the National Minimum Wage. DTM Legal looks at the impact of the increase, as well as the introduction of the National Living Wage, and how this will … Read more…

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business and often marks the difference between success and failure. It is not uncommon for customers to persistently pay late for goods and services, sometimes two or three months after an invoice falls … Read more…

You’ve heard the conversation, a friend of a friend said making money from property is a doddle as the value of real estate only goes one way. Buy a property, visit a cavernous DIY superstore, purchase copious amounts of magnolia … Read more…

Air con rage is the latest office headache. Air conditioning units are not just causing a chill in the temperature but they are also creating a frosty atmosphere between employees resulting in air con rage, which is becoming an increasing issue … Read more…