Author Archive: DTM Legal
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 Edward Barnes 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, … Read more…
What will a Brexit from the EU mean for UK business?
As the dust settles in Downing Street, the faces which now make up the UK Parliament paint a very different picture to that of pre May 2015. Confounding the pollsters, the Conservatives won an overall majority, although by just twelve … Read more…
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?
Mediation serves as a confidential and flexible method for resolving disputes without resorting to litigation. It allows parties to collaboratively seek mutually acceptable solutions, often saving time and reducing costs. However, mediation may not always result in a settlement. When … Read more…
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 tips for SMEs when looking for a rental property
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 be … 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 For most businesses, commercial premises represent a major investment—and potentially, a major liability. Without … Read more…
Liverpool’s Construction Industry Emerges from the Economic Deep Freeze
DTM Legal looks at the major new building projects in Liverpool, and gives our tips on drafting a construction contract.
