Author Archive: DTM Legal
DTM Legal Celebrates Legal Directory Success
DTM Legal is continuing to mark a year of success, having been recognised by industry ‘bible’ The Legal 500 for the fourth time in a row. The fast-growing commercial law firm has been recommended in three of its core practice … Read more…
North Wales Showcases Economic Performance in Cardiff
DTM Partner, Richard Thomas, yesterday attended the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (“NWEAB”) launch event at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Richard is one of the three private sector representatives who sit on the NWEAB through his role as chair … Read more…
DTM team race Wirral 10K to raise money for Wirral Hospice St John’s
On Sunday 13th September, five of our athletic colleagues took part in the Wirral Half Marathon/10k in support of our chosen charity; Wirral Hospice St John’s. The Team – Before the 10K It was a glorious Indian summer’s day … Read more…
A Day In The Life
Mark Williams recently started his third seat as a trainee at DTM Legal LLP. Here he describes a typical day in the office. Having completed my first seat in the Litigation department in our Liverpool office, I moved to the … Read more…
Protecting Your Online Identity
DTM Legal’s Rachel Logan takes a look at the risks posed by the Internet on intellectual property, and offers tips on how to protect against trade mark infringement. When Bill Gates said “If your business is not on the internet, then your business … Read more…
What will a Brexit from the EU mean for UK business?
DTM Legal’s Rachel Logan investigates the ramifications of a British exit from the EU following an in-out European referendum.
DTM Legal bolsters team with two new appointments
Two new staff have joined DTM Legal as the company’s client roster grows. Victoria Evans, who has joined the firm as an Associate, specialises in commercial property, advising a diverse client base across the office, retail and light-industrial sectors. She … Read more…
Releasing the chokehold of court fees
Lord Chancellor Michael Gove can make an immediate impression by re-thinking recent hikes in court fees, says DTM Legal’s Richard Thomas Earlier this year, court fees in the UK were increased by a justice-busting 600 per cent. While, at first glance, … Read more…
What Happens When Mediation Fails?
DTM Legal looks at the options a company faces when they have doubts about compromising during mediation.
A Year On – Employers Encouraged to Embrace the Right to Request Flexible Working
The 30th June 2015 will mark the first anniversary since the right to request flexible working was extended to any employee with 26 weeks continuous service regardless of caring responsibilities. The day before this anniversary will see the start of … Read more…
Top 10 tips for SMEs when renting properties
DTM Legal offers some advice to SMEs on what to look for when renting a new office building They say the average person moves house nine times in their life. We all know how stressful and expensive it can … Read more…
Mum’s Memory Inspires Giving
DTM Lawyer Tom Evans and his family raised £30,000 in a single day for the hospice which cared for his mother before she died at the tragically young age of 46. Now he’s set to raise even more money for … Read more…
Directors Who Neglected Their Duties
DTM Legal’s Fredrica Reid takes a look at some of the arguments company directors make as a defence to a claim of breach of duties, and outlines why the Courts may take a strict view. In Secretary of State for … Read more…
5 top tips for companies without a HR department
The role of a HR department in any business is the management of the company’s most valuable assets – its employees. However, it is not uncommon for businesses to function without one, increasing their risk of Employment Tribunal claims. Hopefully … Read more…
How your vote could impact on our business sectors
As Britain heads to the polling booths, DTM Legal reflects on the effects your vote may have.
Beware strict clauses in SME leases
DTM Legal’s Commercial Property Team takes a look at some of the lease clauses that can leave tenants most vulnerable. Landlord v tenant – the imbalance A company’s premises is one of its most important assets but it can become … Read more…
