Author Archive: DTM Legal
Alternative Finance Goes From Strength to Strength
Following Brexit the UK has suffered currency depreciation, market volatility and in addition interest rates are historically low. However, alternative finance in the UK has been reporting record results as investors are seeking alternative ways to make the most out … Read more…
How will Brexit affect Litigation?
When the Article 50 exit mechanism is eventually triggered there will be an initial two year time limit to negotiate an exit from the EU. Until then, the UK will remain in the EU and continue to be bound by … Read more…
Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance
A duty for large businesses to report on their payment practices, policies and performance under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (S3) will come into force in April 2017. The requirement is part of the Government’s efforts to … Read more…
Mind the Gap: Gender Pay Gap Reporting
The Government has published the final draft of the Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations 2017 (“the Regulations”) for private sector workers. In this article DTM Legal consider which businesses will be affected by the Regulations and the practical steps employers can take … Read more…
Business leaders across Chester say now is the time to invest in the city
Leading business figures across Chester have expressed that now is the time to invest in the city. Representatives from Chester law firm DTM Legal, Chester Business School, GBG Group, Chester Zoo and Bank of America Merrill Lynch met at Muse … Read more…
Right to Work Checks are for Life, not just for Christmas
The peak selling season of Christmas means an increase in the hiring of temporary staff for businesses across the UK. Although the festive season will come and go, employers’ legal duty to prevent illegal working in the UK lasts all … Read more…
Intellectual Property: What’s in a Name?
It’s a Cold War: Iceland (Country) v. Iceland (Company) The Government of Iceland has launched a legal action against the Deeside based retail chain Iceland Foods, to challenge its exclusive ownership of the European wide trademark. Iceland Foods is accused … Read more…
How to Conduct an Exit Interview
An exit interview is gold dust to employers and there is an art to saying goodbye. DTM Legal’s Employment Associate, Tom Evans, explains why. Most people cite job dissatisfaction, managerial relationships, and recognition or career development as reasons for leaving … Read more…
P2P Lenders Welcome Further Regulation
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending companies have facilitated almost £6 billion of loans to those seeking alternative finance since 2010 while providing attractive returns to investors. There is no doubt they now provide major competition for the mainstream banks. Despite the rise in … Read more…
Reasons for Employers to Be Uber Cautious
You can’t fail to have seen last Friday’s well-publicised decision in the case brought by GMB Union on behalf of 2 drivers against Uber. The tribunal found that, despite the labelling of Uber’s drivers as self-employed they are in reality … Read more…
DTM Legal Advise On Major Private Equity Backing For Liverpool Tech Firm
A Liverpool-based technology company which supplies insurance quotes to aggregation platforms including Confused.com and The AA has secured a major investment from London private equity firm HgCapital. Vast Visibility, based on Princes Dock in Liverpool, uses custom-engineered software to provide … Read more…
Corporate Fraud: Where does the buck stop?
“Where does the buck stop?” and curbing “boardroom excess” are just some of the quotes seen in newspapers following David Cameron’s and Theresa May’s statements aimed at getting tough with those who commit corporate fraud. It was after the publication … Read more…
Insurance Act 2015: An Introductory Guide
On the 12th August 2016 a new piece of legislation came into force affecting all Commercial Insurance policies (Insurance Act 2015) requiring businesses to make fundamental changes to ensure that their insurance policies are effective and that their claims are … Read more…
EPC Regulations: What you need to consider
With the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEE’s) set to bite from 2018, landlords will need to consider the financial consequences for commercial properties within their portfolios with an energy performance rating of F or G. Background Following the imposition of … Read more…
Legal 500 Recognises DTM Legal
Eight partners and associates from DTM Legal have been recognised for their commitment to excellence and tenacity in this year’s Legal 500. Jim Morris, Edward Barnes, Anna Duffy, Richard Thomas, Alison Brennan, Philip Whitehurst, Robert Harris and Sally Pilott are … Read more…
The Immigration Act 2016: Do you know the new rules on employing illegal workers?
Employers need to be aware that the law on illegal workers has changed. The Immigration Act 2016 came in to force on the 12th July 2016 and has amended the criminal offence to employ an illegal worker. The penalty for … Read more…
