DTM Legal is pleased to announce that founding partner Jim Morris, Head of Dispute Resolution & Construction, has been shortlisted for “Lawyer of the Year – Dispute Resolution” at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026.
The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards celebrate the leading firms and individuals across the North, North West and Yorkshire, with shortlists based on the guide’s in-depth research, submissions and extensive client feedback. This year’s winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on Thursday, 12th March 2026 at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.
Recognised as a Leading Partner in Legal 500
Jim’s shortlisting follows continued recognition in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings, where he is named a Leading Partner and Recommended Lawyer, reflecting his reputation for handling complex, high-value commercial disputes.
Under Jim’s leadership, DTM Legal’s Dispute Resolution team has achieved and maintained a Top Tier ranking in the Legal 500, highlighting the team’s strength in sophisticated litigation, alternative dispute resolution and high-profile matters across the region.
A founding partner and trusted advisor
A founding partner of DTM Legal, Jim has over 25 years’ experience advising on complex commercial litigation, including director and shareholder disputes, construction and engineering issues, intellectual property disputes, professional negligence and contentious trusts and probate.
Praised by Legal 500 for being “able to get to grips with any matter swiftly” and “very committed”, Jim is known for his strategic, pragmatic approach and for working closely with colleagues across departments to deliver seamless support on multifaceted disputes.
Splitting his time between DTM Legal’s Chester and Liverpool offices, Jim acts for clients across a broad range of sectors, including construction, engineering, energy, leisure, technology, professional services and manufacturing, helping businesses and individuals to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting their commercial and personal interests.
Find out more
To learn more about Jim’s experience and work, you can:
- View Jim’s full profile: Jim Morris – Head of Dispute Resolution & Construction
- Explore our Dispute Resolution services: DTM Legal – Dispute Resolution
If you are facing a dispute or would like to discuss how we can support your organisation, please get in touch with Jim or a member of our Dispute Resolution team by emailing dispute@dtmlegal.com.
