DTM Legal – Top Tier in Legal 500

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Published: September 30, 2026

DTM Legal is delighted to have once again been recognised amongst the leading law firms in the North West in the Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings, achieving recognition across 14 categories.

The latest results recognise the strength and depth of expertise across our Chester and Liverpool offices, with individual recognition including:

  • 8 Leading Partners
  • 5 Next Generation Partners
  • 1 Leading Associate
  • 23 Recommended Lawyers

Our Commercial Litigation team has also retained its Top Tier status for the ninth consecutive year, continuing an exceptional record of recognition for the team and its work supporting businesses and individuals with complex commercial disputes.

Recognition Across DTM Legal

The Legal 500 rankings are based on extensive research into law firms across the UK, including feedback from clients and professionals within the legal sector.

DTM Legal’s rankings across 14 categories reflect the breadth of expertise available across the firm and the commitment of our teams to providing practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Alongside our Top Tier Commercial Litigation ranking, teams and individuals from across DTM Legal have received recognition for their expertise and the quality of service they provide to clients.

The results also represent further progress in the individual rankings, with eight DTM Legal lawyers now recognised as Leading Partners, alongside five Next Generation Partners and a Leading Associate.

Ninth Consecutive Top Tier Ranking for Commercial Litigation

DTM Legal’s Commercial Litigation team has maintained its Top Tier ranking for the ninth year running, demonstrating the consistency and strength of the team’s work across the North West and beyond.

The team advises businesses, organisations and individuals on a broad range of complex disputes, combining extensive litigation experience with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach.

Richard Thomas, Partner and Head of Business Recovery at DTM Legal, commented:

“These results are a fantastic reflection of the strength and consistency of our teams across DTM Legal. To be recognised across 14 categories, while retaining Top Tier status for Commercial Litigation for the ninth consecutive year, demonstrates the depth of expertise we have developed across the firm. Recognition from the Legal 500 is particularly valuable because client feedback forms such an important part of the research process. We are incredibly grateful to our clients for their continued trust and support and proud of our colleagues across Chester and Liverpool whose commitment to legal excellence and outstanding service has made these results possible.”

Richard Thomas, Head of Business Recovery - Legal 500 Leading Partner logo and contact details

We would like to thank our clients and professional contacts who contributed to this year’s Legal 500 research, as well as everyone across DTM Legal for their continued hard work and commitment to delivering an outstanding service.

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DTM Legal provides legal services to businesses and individuals from our offices in Chester and Liverpool.

Our aim is to act as a trusted legal partner to our clients, combining legal excellence with commercially focused advice and outstanding service.

To find out more about our team, our Legal 500 recognition or how we can support you, please get in touch with DTM Legal.

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