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DTM Legal advises on the acquisition of Port Dinorwic Marina
The Marine & Property Group Ltd has acquired Port Dinorwic Marina. DTM Legal, led by Head of Corporate and Commercial,...
Calm heads needed to keep business confidence strong as Brexit talks begin
A year ago, in the aftermath of the historic vote to leave the EU, I wrote that: “There was always...
Wills Regime to be brought into the Modern World
The law in England and Wales that governs wills is mainly derived from the Wills Act 1837. The Law Commission...
The Power of Employee Engagement for your Business
Are your employees engaged? What does that even mean? Employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the...
How to Avoid Unpaid Bills in the Construction Industry
Ensuring a regular flow of payment is critical to any business’ survival but in the construction industry, timely cash flow...
Team DeTerMination Race the Dragon for Alder Hey
DTM Legal took to the muddy banks of the River Dee for the third year running to take part in...
Is Your Business Cyber Security Ready?
Last month saw six out of forty seven NHS trusts affected by a cyber-attack leaving them unable to access their...
Grammar Schools Pledge likely to be derailed
Theresa May’s plan to open new grammar schools is unlikely to be implemented after the Conservatives failed to secure a...
DTM Legal Pledges Support for Alder Hey
DTM Legal has chosen Alder Hey Children’s Charity as its charity of the year for 2017 in recognition of the...
General Election Result 2017: What does it mean for Employment & HR?
The general election has resulted in a hung parliament where no party has the 326 seats needed to get an...
Understanding Family Investment Companies
DTM Legal's Heather Lally discusses the increasingly popular approach in succession and tax planning. How can you pass assets down to...
A record number of UK businesses turn to alternative finance
UK businesses have turned to alternative finance in the decade since the recession, with invoice finance and peer-to-peer lending rising by...
DTM Legal advises on £2.5m sale of Chester Boat Company subsidiary
Chester Boat Company Limited has sold its York River Boat Cruises arm to River Thames sightseeing operator City Cruises plc....
New EU Data Protection Reforms
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU after being finalised by...
Government drops plans to raise probate fees
The government has scrapped plans to increase probate fees to as much as £20,000, saying there would not be time...
How to Have Protected Conversations with your Employees
Since 2013, employers have been able to have ‘off the record’ conversations with their employees regarding their employment status in...
Employers Given One Year To Publish Gender Pay Data
Employers across the UK will now be required to publish the pay difference between male and female employees, following a...
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...
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...
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...
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...