Author Archive: DTM Legal
VAT – NEW DOMESTIC REVERSE CHARGE CHANGES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Background In response to HMRC’S long-standing concerns about ‘missing-trader’ VAT fraud within the construction industry, a new measure will be introduced on 1 October 2019. What are the new changes? Under the new rules, specified construction services will now be … Read more…
Work life balance
The pressure of an increasingly demanding work culture in the UK is perhaps the biggest and most pressing challenge to the mental health of the general population. A healthy work life balance is key for a employees wellbeing. More than … Read more…
Proposed changes to the Inheritance Tax System
Recently the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), an independent advisory body called for an overhaul of the IHT system to allow for simpler administration of estates for grieving families. There were various recommendations from the OTS report: Increase on the … Read more…
Business Matters: Progressive regeneration for Liverpool
Following on from the Liverpool Property Awards, DTM Legal and Redwing comment on the progressive regeneration for the City. As we approach the end of the 2nd decade of the 21st Century, the positive prospects for the City were reaffirmed … Read more…
Posture Workshop at DTM Legal
Fitness Space, based in Chester visited DTM Legal’s Chester HQ to discuss desk posture. Reports of ill health by doctors and a sample of around 250 GP’s (General Practitioners) reported that “Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were the most common type of … Read more…
DTM Legal sponsors Liverpool Property Awards
DTM Legal, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the North West sponsored the Liverpool Property Awards in June. Property professionals across the Liverpool City Region showcased their work over the past 12 months. The event took place at the … Read more…
The Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes)
The Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill 2017-19 – (the “Bill”) to make provision about protecting retention in connection with construction contracts. Notwithstanding overwhelming support, the second reading of the Bill has been pushed back yet again, to 22 March 2019. … Read more…
DTM Legal sponsor Liverpool-based Social Enterprise, PLACED
PLACED Academy is a brand new programme designed to inspire the next generation of place makers from the North West learn about property and the built environment. The programme offers an array of events and professional development activities, to develop … Read more…
DTM Legal sponsors Cheshire Society of Architects Winter Lecture Series 2019
DTM Legal have been delighted to sponsor this year’s Lecture Series for the Cheshire Society of Architects in Chester. In January Dan Kew from Bennett’s Associates gave us design insight into the innovative transformation of the Grade II listed Storyhouse … Read more…
Growing law firm DTM Legal takes space at No 4 St Paul’s Square in Liverpool
One of the North West’s most dynamic and fast-growing law firms, DTM Legal, is to open an office at No 4 St Paul’s Square in Liverpool. Building owner Aberdeen Standard Investments has secured a 10 year lease with DTM, which … Read more…
What it’s like to be a trainee solicitor at DTM Legal
The role of a trainee solicitor at DTM Legal can vary day to day and from day one I have felt like an integral and valued part of the team. I was always determined to become a solicitor and consider … Read more…
DTM Legal celebrates key promotions across the business
North West law firm DTM Legal has announced three new senior associates in its latest round of promotions. Those promoted to senior associates are Amanda Bailey (Trusts and Estates), Tom Evans (Employment & HR) and Guy Thomas (Construction). Amanda joined … Read more…
Over £6700 raised for Alder Hey at Liverpool Sportswoman’s Lunch
Olympic Gymnast and guest of honour Beth Tweddle lent her support to a Sportswoman’s Lunch spearheaded by trainee solicitor Marena Mondair of DTM Legal, raising over £6700 for the law firm’s charity of the year, Alder Hey Children’s Charity. The … Read more…
DTM Legal cycle over 1000 miles during UK bike week.
During UK Bike week DTM Legal cycled over 1000 miles for Alder Hey Children’s Charity. Kate Roberts, partner at DTM Legal together with her partner Norman McGarry participated in a charity cycle challenge from London to Amsterdam from the 6th … Read more…
A coffee with… Guy Thomas
Guy is a dual qualified Chartered Civil Engineer and Solicitor specialising in contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering law having worked within the construction industry on major civil engineering projects in the UK and Hong Kong. What is your proudest … Read more…
Kate Roberts and Norman McGarry Cycle from London to Amsterdam
Kate Roberts, a Partner at DTM Legal, and Norman McGarry will be cycling from London to Amsterdam to raise money for Alder Hey Children’s Charity. They have self funded the challenge which means that every single penny raised will go to the … Read more…
