Author Archive: DTM Legal
CJRS Update July 2020
Due to an update to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance last Friday, there has been some concern this week that employers who have employees who are working their notice periods whilst on furlough leave, can only recover reimbursement from … Read more…
Fiduciary Duties of Partners in Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is often compared to being a hybrid between a partnership and a limited company. Generally, as the LLP is a separate legal entity, the members (or “partners”) have limited liability and they will not need … Read more…
Update on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
There has been media coverage over the weekend suggesting that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (’CJRS’) has been redefined such that employers may be forced to return monies paid to them by HM Revenue & Customs where the employer is … Read more…
DTM Legal advises on £26m refinancing package for Esterform
DTM Legal’s longstanding client Esterform Packaging Limited (EPL) has recently completed a refinancing deal in unprecedented times. Phil Whitehurst, Partner-led the legal team negotiating the new £26m funding package offered by Shawbrook Bank. Phil has worked alongside Esterform since its … Read more…
DTM Legal recently advised on and supported Chester based, Bikmo
DTM Legal recently advised on and supported Chester based, Bikmo Limited in securing £1.8 million in funding with the investment lead by Development Bank of Wales alongside specialist global insurer Hiscox and existing and new angel investors. Alison Brennan, a … Read more…
£500m Future Fund launched to support early stage Businesses and Investment
The UK Government has announced further details about its Future Fund — and opened the scheme to applications this Wednesday. The £500m fund, of which the Treasury will stump up £250m, will issue convertible loans to startups to help them … Read more…
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-20
On Wednesday (20 May 2020) the Government published its latest effort to counteract the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21. The Government’s aim is for this Bill to receive Royal … Read more…
Support for Businesses during the COVID-19 crisis
We recently circulated a blog that aimed to summarise the various key business support options, that the Government was putting into place to support businesses through the coronavirus lockdown period and beyond. This then is both an update on those … Read more…
Elizabeth Judson joins the Employment & HR Team
DTM Legal has expanded the Employment & HR Team. Despite the uncertain times, we are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Judson to DTM Legal. Elizabeth brings her wealth of experience in advising employers and senior executives on a wide range of … Read more…
IHT planning in the current climate
In globally uncertain economic times, can the fall in global stock markets be an opportunity for inheritance tax planning to preserve assets for future generations of your family? Gifts to individuals made during your lifetime are potentially exempt from inheritance … Read more…
DTM Legal secures Cyber Security Accreditation
DTM Legal’s ongoing commitment to data security and client confidentiality secures Cyber Essentials Accreditation. Cyber Essential Scheme is an official UK wide, Government-backed certification that is awarded to businesses who have made their IT infrastructure secure by guarding against cyber … Read more…
Construction continuing during lockdown
The Government’s lockdown announcement on 23 March 2020 was not a requirement for all constructions sites to cease operations. Some sites closed, others did not and now we have some sites opening, others not. The position under the building contract … Read more…
2.6 Challenge and Nightingale House Hospice
On Sunday 26th April DTM Legal joined the throngs across the nation in the 2.6 Challenge. From 26 minutes of ‘keepie uppies’, 260 hula hoops in 2.6 minutes to 2.6k runs, walks, 26mile cycle rides, 26 basketball hoops, horse jumps … Read more…
30-Day Challenge
What’s your 30-day challenge? This year DTM Legal pledged to support Wirral Mind. Wirral Mind, affiliated with the national Mind organisation, was established in 1967 to help people achieve better mental health. The organisation has an excellent track record and … Read more…
NW HR Group 16th January 2020 – Topic: Employee Wellbeing
Thank you for expressing interest to attend our next NW HR group. Venue: Russell Taylor at Burton Manor, The Village, Burton CH64 5SJ Date:Thursday 16th January 2020 Time: 8am Topic: “Employee Wellbeing” Please complete the below form to confirm your … Read more…
Are you looking to sell your home?
Are you looking to sell your home? Please request your complimentary ‘How To Guide’ using the sign up form below. Why choose us? We are Reliable – Trustworthy – Transparent We understand the market – we ride the storms and avoid … Read more…
