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We are delighted to announce that DTM Legal has once again been recognised as a Top Tier law firm in the Legal 500 UK rankings, cementing our position as one of the leading law firms in the North West.

This year we have achieved recognition across 11 practice areas in 13 categories, with notable individual successes including:

  • 5 Next Generation Partners

  • 1 Leading Associate

  • 7 Leading Partners

  • Numerous glowing client testimonials and special mentions

Jim MorrisOur Commercial Litigation team continues to lead the way, ranked as Top Tier in the North West, with Jim Morris once again named as a Leading Individual. The team’s expertise in complex disputes, alternative dispute resolution, and high-profile litigation was highlighted, alongside strong recognition for Richard Thomas, Guy Thomas, Jonathan Partridge, Kate Roberts, and Richard Harris.

In addition, our Agriculture & Estates, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property, Private Client, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Employment, Insolvency & Corporate Recovery, Construction, Property Litigation, and Charities & Not-for-Profit teams all received outstanding feedback from clients and peers, showcasing the breadth and depth of expertise across the firm.

Highlights include:

  • Commercial Litigation (Liverpool) moving up to 2nd Tier, recognising the strength of our growing Liverpool team.

  • Continued recognition for our Corporate & Commercial team, praised for its ability to deliver a “high-quality, cost-effective service to the SME market.”

  • The Agriculture & Estates team, led by Anna Duffy, again ranked highly for its specialist expertise in rural, energy, and land matters.

  • Our Private Client and Contentious Probate teams, acknowledged for their ability to make the complex simple, with Richard Thomas and Heather Lally highlighted for their exceptional expertise.

  • Employment, Construction, and Insolvency & Corporate Recovery all receiving excellent client feedback for pragmatic, commercial and client-focused advice.

  • Continued recognition of our commitment to the charity sector through our Charities & Not-for-Profit team, headed by Alison Brennan, praised for providing invaluable support to organisations across the region.

Managing Partner, Edward Barnes, commented:
“We are extremely proud of this year’s Legal 500 results. They reflect the hard work, dedication and client-first approach of our teams across the North West. To be recognised as a Top Tier firm again is a huge endorsement of our people and the exceptional service they deliver for clients every day.”

We would like to thank our clients for their trust and support, and our colleagues across the firm for their continued commitment to excellence.

Choose a Top Tier Firm in the North West

When considering legal advice finding a top tier firm that provides practical and cost effective advice is of great importance. DTM Legal has offices in Chester and Liverpool and pride itself on acting as trusted partners for our clients thanks to a combination of legal excellence and outstanding service.  For more details on our recent rankings or any of our services please contact the DTM Legal team using the link below. 

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