Author Archive: DTM Legal
April 2017: Key Employment Law Changes
With new employment legislation due to come into force from this month, there are a number of key changes that will affect all employers. DTM Legal outlines what the significant developments will mean for employers. National Minimum Wage From the … Read more…
Employers Beware! Tougher penalties for drivers using mobile phones
Tougher penalties introduced earlier this month for drivers using hand-held mobile phones may have an impact on employers with employees who use their vehicles for work purposes. DTM Legal explains. New Penalties In a bid to tackle what motoring organisations … Read more…
DTM Legal Shortlisted For Two Awards
The firm are delighted to be shortlisted for Commercial Team of the Year and Commercial Property team of the Year in the forthcoming Solicitors Journal Awards 2017. The Solicitors Journal Awards are designed to showcase and celebrate solicitors, law firms, … Read more…
Cheshire business leaders: ‘Life after Brexit will be fine’
Civic and business leaders in the county said Cheshire should not be worried about its post-Brexit economic prospects. North West law firm, DTM Legal, hosted an event during the MIPIM property conference in France this week and featured representatives of … Read more…
Break clauses – Satisfying the Conditions
A break clause in a lease can be advantageous to both landlords and tenants. For example, landlords may be looking to redevelop their premises, or they may have obtained interest from a tenant with a stronger covenant which may increase … Read more…
Is your business ready for the Apprenticeship Levy?
As a business owner, you may already be aware that you will have to pay a levy from the 6th April 2017, but have you considered how exactly it will affect your business? Whilst there are still some unknowns about … Read more…
DTM Legal Backs Chester at MIPIM 2017
Chester law firm DTM Legal has joined a delegation of local businesses heading to the world’s largest property convention to promote the city to investors. After making its debut at the event in 2016, Chester is returning to MIPIM, which … Read more…
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…
