Yearly Archive: 2018
Evoke Creative secures multi-million pound investment
Evoke Creative, a design-led manufacturer of interactive digital solutions, has received a £6m investment from BGF to support further growth in the UK and overseas. Phil Whitehurst, partner at DTM Legal, provided legal advice on the agreement and commented: “DTM are … Read more…
The Importance of a Repairs Notice
A full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease is a commercial lease that imposes full repairing and insuring obligations on the tenant, relieving the landlord from all liability for the cost of insurance and repairs. This ensures that the landlord’s investment … 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…
Celebrating 10 years of excellence
DTM Legal, the top tier law firm based in Chester and Liverpool, celebrates ten years of legal excellence. The tenth anniversary follows on from a year of growth and success, with year-on-year turnover having grown by over 30 percent and Q1 … Read more…
DTM Legal earns new Legal 500 recognition
Chester and Liverpool based DTM Legal has been recognised for its wide-ranging commercial expertise by the UK Legal 500. The growing commercial law firm has achieved a total of nine rankings, including a top tier award and three new entries, … 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…
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Properties
The minimum energy efficiency standards contained within The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (SI2015/962) (“the MEES Regulations”) were implemented by the Energy Act 2011 and were introduced as a way to try and reduce the … Read more…
Vendors and purchasers in uncertain times
As Brexit negotiations begin, how will leaving the EU affect the UK property market? Will we see buyers attempting to escape from contracts they no longer want to complete? DTM Legal’s property team can advise you on the legal options … Read more…
Topwood Ltd expands business
Topwood Ltd, who specialise in confidential document shredding, document scanning and secure storage, have completed on the purchase of a three acre site on Wrexham industrial Estate, to support the company’s ongoing growth plans. The former food production and distribution … Read more…
FLI Global Acquires Cap Technology and Adamelia
A leading provider of services in the water and waste process technologies sector in the UK and Ireland has acquired North West business and DTM Legal LLP client, Apex Industries Limited (trading as Cap Technology and Adamelia). FLI Global is … Read more…
Further growth for DTM Legal
DTM Legal is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest team members, Rachel Giles and Kevin Howard. Kevin recently joined DTM Legal as a Solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial team having trained and worked at one of the … Read more…
DTM Legal deliver GDPR seminars in partnership with Knowsley Chamber
Alison Brennan, a partner in DTM’s corporate team, hosted a number of complimentary seminars ahead of the General Data Protection Regulation coming into force, including in partnership with Knowsley Chamber of Commerce, to help and support local Merseyside business owners. … 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 guide to succession planning
What is succession planning? Succession planning is the process of identifying and developing the individuals who are to take over the business and ensuring the structures are in place to allow for this, including planning for any tax charges. How … Read more…
Visit DTM Legal on Stand D4 Number 3 at the Royal Cheshire Show.
This year, a number of DTM Legal’s Agriculture team will be exhibiting at The Royal Cheshire Show including Paul Makinson, Stephen Lunt, Amanda Bailey and Sally Pilott. Paul Makinson, partner, said: “We’re really looking forward to attending the Royal Cheshire … Read more…
Top tips on dress code in the workplace
How will the Government Equalities Office guidance affect my business? Last month saw the publication of the Government Equalities Office guidance on dress codes and sex discrimination for employers, employees and job applicants. The guidance recognises that a workplace dress … Read more…