Ten reasons to mediate

1. More than 75% of mediations settle on the day or shortly after



2. Inexpensive in comparison to litigating in court



3. It discusses the real issues face-to-face



4. Quick to set-up and generally concludes in one day



5. It is confidential and cannot be reported on



6. It is fair and enables the client to express its point of view



7. It reduces management time and stress



8. It provides a mutually beneficial solution to resolve all issues



9. It is convenient and takes place at a location agreed between the parties



10. It may protect the party willing to mediate, should the dispute proceed to court where the other party refused to mediate

Anna Duffy is a Partner at DTM with significant experience in mediation.

Peter Collins - leader in his field

Peter Collins, a consultant at DTM has been recognised as a leader in his field in Chambers UK 2010.

DTM's Agricultural Team have experience in the following areas:

• Acting on sales and acquisitions of farms, including provisions dealing with milk quotas, entitlements and stewardship schemes.


• Dealing with all aspects of advice linked to agricultural tenancies.


• Advising on the acquisition of land and on option agreements for leases linked to wind farm developments - including grid connection leases and deeds of easement for access and services.


• Working closely with estate managing agents to provide a comprehensive legal service to assist with issues arising in the day to day management of landed estates.


• Conveyancing of estate properties which are surplus to requirements.


• Advising and drafting overage and pre-emption agreements.


• Dealing with all aspects of advice linked to residential tenancies.


• Voluntary and compulsory registration of large estates with mixed ownership portfolios and complex legal titles; the largest to date being some 6,000 acres

DTM Celebrate winning Business Award

DTM have been awarded the Business Start Up Award at the Cheshire Business Awards held at the Queen's Hotel Chester on 19 November 2009.

The awards which are organised by Trinity Mirror Cheshire were hosted by TV news presenter Lucy Meacock .

Julie Mogan a Partner at DTM said:

"It has been a fantastic 12 months at DTM seeing us almost double in size from an initial team of 19 to 37. Its been a lot of hard work, but a lot of fun along the way and winning this award is the icing on the cake.

None of this would be possible without the fantastic team at DTM and the clients and business contacts who support us."

Top Tips on land Registration

Land Registry figures indicate that 30% of England and Wales remains unregistered, the Land Registry have for some years now offered a 25% discount on voluntary registrations.


There are benefits of registering your land and registration itself provides security of title which in turn provides a better protection against claims for adverse possession.

By registering your land you will gain a better certainty and security about your ownership. Typically unregistered title deeds are held by land owners, their solicitor or if charged by the bank. Registration leads to an electronic register and the Land Registry’s aim being to have a ‘complete register’ therefore any relevant information is either set out in the register itself or copies of the relevant documents are ‘filed’ and can be obtained from the Land Registry.

Points to consider as a landowner regarding land registration are:

1. Locate your deeds - are these with your bank, solicitors, at your offices, at home, under the mattress (it has happened before!);
2. Establish the extent of your ownership - i.e compare what you think you own on the ground with what the deeds say you own;
3. Are the boundaries correct? If necessary you may need to walk them to double check;
4. Ensure you have all the deeds/documentation you need to prove you have good title to your land - the rules require evidence of a good 'Root of Title' 15 years is the minimum;
5. Do the deeds show you as the legal owner?;
6. Does the plan/s and description in the Deeds adequately describe my land?
   

The Land Registry website provides guidance on registration and DTM's Property team have experience in land registration from dealing with a small plot/property to the registration of complex estates to date up to 6,000 acres.

If you're land is unregistered and you wish to fully protect it by registration please contact Thomas Pearson for assistance with the process.

Selling your company : 10 practical steps to make life easier when going through a company sale process

1. Check you have your statutory books and that they are up to date;

2. Check you have a signed employment contract for each employee and that your employment contracts comply with current legislation;

3. Check you have written agreements with all important customers/suppliers;

4. Check your insurance cover is adequate;

5. Check you are registered with the appropriate agencies (e.g. Information Commissioner);

6. Check your IT has all the necessary licenses;

7. Check your IP is adequately protected;

8. Check your property arrangements are in accordance with the documentation;

9. Check your banking/finance arrangements are all in order; and

10. Check you have in place the correct professional advisors (e.g. appropriately experienced lawyers).


DTM's company commercial team have a wealth of experience in assisting clients through the whole process.

DTM launches a series of 'Top Tips'

We are often asked by clients and work referrers for our top tips, points to consider etc on one legal topic or another.

So we thought we would run a series of entries on our blog with top tips on varying legal topics in the run up to the end of the financial year.

Please follow the blog to see each new entry and if there are any particular topics you wish us to cover please let us know

Specialists at DTM prepare for further seminar

Following the success of the seminar - Are you ready for the Upturn? at last month's Flintshire Business Week, a panel of specialists in their field from DTM are preparing to present this seminar at Wrexham Business Week on 19th November.

The seminar provides practical advice over four main areas: Business, Intellectual Property, Commercial Property and Employment and DTM's specialists look at key points that businesses and their advisors should be considering in the current financial climate.

To book a place on this seminar please contact Sarah Moss

Elective Surgery and Company Sick Pay - when to exercise discretion?

Sickness absence and sick pay are two areas that can cause headaches and the particular area I would like to open for discussion is elective surgery. Of course SSP is payable whether required or optional surgery.

An elective surgery is a planned, non-emergency surgical procedure. It may be either medically required or optional surgery.

It is unlikely an employee will notify his or her employer of what in most cases will be a very sensitive issue for example if the employee is to undergo surgical enhancements.

Should an employee who has chosen to change the shape of their nose for example be treated any differently from somebody who has chosen for medical reasons to have laser eye surgery?

What if there are complications post surgery and the employee is signed off work by their doctor? Do you have the power to exercise discretion and should you exercise discretion over Company sick pay? If so in which of the two circumstances should you (medically required or optional)? Or if not why not?

Gender reassignment may be the first issue to come to mind. Would you treat an employee differently from one undergoing gender reassignment treatment/surgery?

Do you have a policy to deal with elective surgery and have you considered indirect discrimination?

Paul Edwards heads up our Employment Team and welcomes your comments and views on this topic

Continued expansion for DTM Legal

The number of fee earners at DTM Legal continues to grow.

Richard Manley has qualified into the Company Commercial Department having completed his training contract with DTM at the beginning of September. Richard, who is from the Wirral and who completed his studies in Liverpool and Chester, is excited to have been given the opportunity to work in a commercial law firm and says of his recent appointment:

“I completed the last six months of my training contract on secondment with DTM and I was delighted to have been offered a position within the Company Commercial department as a Solicitor. I have already enjoyed my short time here as I have always wanted to practice in commercial law and to advise business clients. I am now looking forward to what will hopefully be a long career with the firm.”

Edward Barnes, a Partner in DTM’s Company Commercial Department, had the following comments on Richard’s qualification:

“Richard has shown a real enthusiasm for commercial law since joining us here and has impressed both colleagues and clients. We all congratulate him on his qualification and wish him what I’m sure will be an exciting future at DTM.“

DTM has just celebrated it’s first birthday and the number of employees has now grown to 37 in its first year of trading.

As Richard qualifies DTM has also taken on a new trainee, Michelle Clarke.

Having worked at DTM since it’s inception as a personal assistant, Michelle started her training contract in September working in the Asset Finance Department. Michelle made the following comments about her experience to date:

“No two days are the same and a lot can happen within the space of a few hours. For this reason I take great satisfaction from achieving a positive result for a client."


These recent appointments continue to demonstrate why DTM is the new face in commercial law in Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire

DTM to present at Wrexham Business Week - Are you ready for the upturn

A panel of experts from leading commercial law firm, DTM Legal LLP, will be offering advice on commercial contracts, property, employment, intellectual property and corporate matters to help you make the most of the upturn.

The last 12-18 months have been daunting but the future is full of opportunity for those who are prepared. Getting your business in shape now will ensure that you are ready to embrace those opportunities and, for those, who are hoping to sell, will make your business more attractive resulting in a higher price and smoother sale process.

The seminar takes place on Thursday 19th November, 9.30am - 11.30am

Wrexham Football Club, Mold Road, Wrexham

This is a free event though booking is essential.

Book online or contact Sarah Moss on 01244 354825.

DTM nominated for business award

After it's first successful year of trading DTM Legal is proud to have been nominated for a Cheshire Business Award.

DTM have been shortlisted as a nominee for the Business Start-Up of the Year award.

The awards ceremony takes place on 19 November 2009 at the Queen's Hotel, Chester.

For more details about the awards please click here

Insider mention for DTM

DTM have appeared in this week's insider North West news.

The article read as follows:

Successful first year for DTM Legal

Commercial law firm DTM Legal, based in Chester, has almost doubled staff numbers in its first of trading. The firm, which started with 19 people, now has a headcount of 37 after winning a string of clients across Chester, Shropshire, the Wirral and North Wales.

Partner Richard Thomas said:

"Due to the dedication and commitment of all of our staff we have had a tremendously successful first year and are committed to ensuring that we provide a first-class service to all our clients."

Tom Sutcliffe completes Carsington Duathlon

Tom Sutcliffe, an associate from our corporate team, has recently completed the Carsington Duathlon.

Tom has previously undertaken many running races (including the London Marathon) but this was the first time he had competed in a multi-discipline event. The Duathlon consisted of a 5km run, followed by a 30km cycle, followed by another 5km run. The course was set in the Derbyshire Peaks which meant for an undulating course on both foot and bike. In true beginner fashion, Tom flew off the start, completing the first 5km in 18min 20secs, only to then implode on the bike and “survive” the second run.

For full results click here

Tom is currently working on several acquisitions within the care sector and explained that “the time on the bike allows for a period of quiet reflection, during which many a technical legal point is considered and overcome”. Yeah right!

DTM introduce it's Sports Law Team

DTM Legal is proud to announce the formation of its new Sports Law Team. Headed up by Julie Mogan and comprising experienced lawyers Tom Sutcliffe and Paul Edwards, the DTM Sports Law Team will offer existing and new clients the benefit of instructing lawyers with the benefit (from a personal and professional perspective) of applying legal and commercial principles within a sporting context. Both Tom and Paul have played sport (and continue to be involved in football and rugby respectively) to a semi-professional level and are fully aware of the idiosyncrasies which make the law of sport a distinct and discrete area of law.

Whilst it undoubtedly encompasses aspects of other areas of expertise (including but not limited to the law of contract and employment), the DTM Legal Sports Law Team firmly believe that to apply the general principles of those areas of law without acknowledging the sports context within which they are to be applied would be to give incomplete (if not incorrect) advice.

The Sports Law Team will offer advice on all aspects of law applicable in a sports environment, including:-

· Professional sportsperson contracts of employment/service agreements
· Sponsorship agreements
· Broadcasting agreements
· Image Rights
· Venue related agreements

If you have any questions regarding the services offered by the Sports Law Team, please contact Julie, Paul or Tom on 01244 354800.

DTM celebrates it's first birthday in style

Chester’s only specialist commercial law firm, DTM Legal LLP, celebrated its first birthday on the 1st of October with a champagne reception at Chester Racecourse.

The celebration marked the end of an eventful first 12 months for Chester’s newest law firm. Having started with 19 people DTM has nearly doubled in size to 37 people. The increase in personnel has been necessary to deal with the large number of new clients DTM has welcomed in its first 12 months. DTM’s fresh approach to commercial law is attracting businesses from Chester, Shropshire, the Wirral and North Wales


Partner, Richard Thomas comments:

“We are extremely proud of the hard work and expertise of our solicitors. We know any firm of solicitors should be able to do the job technically but we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide and the relationships that we develop. Due to the dedication and commitment of all of our employees we have enjoyed a tremendously successful first year of trading and are committed to ensuring that we provide a first class service to all of our clients.”


DTM Legal LLP offers a full spectrum of commercial law advice. For further details, please visit our website

Photos of the event can be found at the following site Jason Howard Photography

Are you ready for the upturn?

DTM Legal LLP invites you to an informal seminar as part of Flintshire Business Week where a panel of experts will be offering advice on commercial contracts, property, employment, intellectual property and corporate matters to help you get your business in shape to ensure you are ready to make the most of an upturn in the economy.

Date: Friday 16th October 2009

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Northop Hall Country House Hotel, Chester Road, Northop Hall, Northop CH7 6HJ

To reserve your place please contact Ashley Zepeda on 01352 703219 or e-mail

Recent developments in Employment Law

Statutory Redundancy Pay

The Government has announced that the weekly limit to calculate Statutory Redundancy Pay will increase from £350 to £380 with effect from 1st October 2009.

National Minimum Wage

It is proposed that as of October 2009 the National Minimum Wage (for adults aged 22 and over) will increase from £5.73 per hour to £5.80. There are proposals for increases in the applicable rates for 18-21 year olds and 16 and 17 year olds respectively.

Changes to how National Minimum Wage can be paid

A recent Court of Appeal decision has determined that employers’ are required to pay employees’ at least the National Minimum Wage without taking into account service charges, tips, gratuities or cover charges.

Current issues

As the economic downturn continues we are frequently being asked by employers for ways of saving costs. One such measure we have recently advised upon which is applicable to hourly paid staff is a Lay off provision which is inserted into the employees contracts of employment and can be exercised when there is insufficient work available. During the period of Lay off employees do not receive usual salary but instead could receive £107.50 in a three month period.

For the Future

The Equality Bill is likely to be implemented in 2010. Its aim is twofold to harmonise current discrimination legislation and strengthen it.

It is likely that employers will have to consider amending current equal opportunities policies.


If you would like to discuss these or any other Employment Law issues please contact Paul Edwards

Auction Sale – The Swan Tarporley, Wednesday 16 September at 7pm

Thomas Pearson, an associate and head of DTM’s commercial Property team is acting for the vendors on the sale of 4 lots at Auction on 16th September 2009.

Three of the lots are being sold by Strutt & Parker and Wright Manley at the Swan Hotel, Tarporley and consist of 79acres of fertile pasture and arable land (to be split into three separate lots; 18.35 acres, 30.69 acres and 30.26 acres) on the Peckforton Estate.

Sales particulars for all lots can be obtained from the agents and auction packs will be available to inspect at DTM’s offices, Archway House and at the agents during normal office hours in the 14 days prior to the auction.

DTM legal have experience in acting on both selling and buying land at auction and can provide you with advice throughout this process, so if you are thinking of selling or buying land at auction and require legal assistance please contact Thomas Pearson.

Auction Sale - Agricultural land in Cumbria – Orton Village Hall, Wednesday 9th September at 6.30pm

DTM Legal are acting on the sale of 3 lots of agricultural land being sold at auction next month by Michael CL Hodgson in Cumbria.

Thomas Pearson, an associate and head of DTM’s commercial Property team is acting for the vendors on the sale.

The lot details on which DTM are acting are as follows:

· Large paddock (4.79 acres)

· Small paddock (1.50 acres)

· Sheep dip (13.39 acres)

Sales particulars for all lots can be obtained from the agents and auction packs will be available to inspect at DTM’s offices, Archway House and at the agents during normal office hours in the 14 days prior to the auction.


DTM legal have experience in acting on both selling and buying land at auction and can provide you with advice throughout this process, so if you are thinking of selling or buying land at auction and require legal assistance please contact Thomas Pearson.

Commercial Tenancies: Rent Arrears and Forfeiture

In the current economic climate, relationships between commercial landlords and their tenants are becoming ever more strained.

On the one hand, a commercial landlord will want to receive a steady income stream from their tenanted property, and will want to ensure that there is a tenant within the property to discharge the commercial rates at the very least.

On the other hand, whilst commercial landlords are often keen to ensure that the rent and rates are paid, in the current period of recession, many tenants simply cannot afford to pay full rent.

Many commercial landlords are now seeking to recover rent arrears from their tenants, or, in more serious cases, landlords are seeking to ‘forfeit’ (or end) tenancies early due to non payment of rent arrears.

If a landlord wishes to forfeit a lease, it is essential that the landlord does not inadvertently ‘waive’ their right to forfeit a lease. A landlord can waive the right to forfeit a lease by their actions, and waiver can occur as a result of something as simple as the landlord asking the tenant for rent.

At DTM Legal, Raury Mason specialises in advising commercial landlords (and tenants) on chasing rent arrears through the Courts, and forfeiture of leases.

Raury says: “It is essential that landlords are advised of all of their options in respect of pursuing rent arrears and forfeiture. In particular, landlords need to be advised about how their behaviour can preclude forfeiture.”

Raury is available to discuss your landlord and tenant dispute on 01244 354 803.

For solicitors in Chester

http://www.dtmlegal.com

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial
Business Recovery
Corporate
Employment
Litigation
Property

Getting into the Rat Race

Tom Sutcliffe, an Associate from our corporate team, recently completed the Edinburgh Rat Race. Racing as a pair along with Nick Grantham of SmartFitness (see Nick’s blog for a more comprehensive commentary http://nickgrantham.blogspot.com ), they completed 2.5 hrs of running-based orienteering on the Saturday evening, followed by 8 hours of mountain bike orienteering on the Sunday. Each event consisted of planning a route around the city of Edinburgh (and its suburbs) with the objective of reaching as many checkpoints as possible within the allotted time. Sounds easy?, well each checkpoint came with a different physical or mental challenge ranging from cycling down the infamous Warrister Steps to completing a Dragons Den presentation with 2 minutes of preparation time!

Tom and Nick finally completed the 2-day marathon event at 5pm on Sunday, finishing 30th out of 120 teams. Not bad for a first attempt but both have resolved to return next year to challenge the top 10!

Mergers & Acquisitions in the Care Sector

Transactions in the care sector have their own idiosyncrasies which make them slightly different to mergers & acquisitions in other sectors making it essential that the parties involved in such transactions appoint solicitors with the relevant experience. As well as some specific legal issues which commonly arise when dealing in this sector there are also relationships (both contractual and, often, personal) with local authorities to manage. These relationships are usually material to the business and of paramount importance to the overall transaction. Whilst the solicitors job is often seen as limited to ensuring that the legal documentation reflects the understanding reached between the parties, it is a good solicitor who advises on the implications of such agreement with third parties and the commercial realities of completing the transaction.

DTM Legal have a team of corporate lawyers all of whom have specific experience in the care sector, including the buying and selling of care homes (we have recently acted for the seller of a care home for in excess of £3 million having also acted on the acquisition some 4 years ago for just over £1 million) and the buying and selling of domiciliary care providers (we have recently completed on the sale of a privately owned provider selling to a national organisation for in excess of £5 million). All of our team are aware of the care-specific issues that arise in such transactions and are adept at dealing with them in a commercially sensitive manner.

If you would like to speak to one of our care team, please call 01244 354800 and ask to speak with Tom Sutcliffe or Julie Mogan.

For solicitors in Chester

http://www.dtmlegal.com

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial
Business Recovery
Corporate
Employment
Litigation
Property

Commercial Property team continues to expand

DTM's Commercial Property team has doubled in the last 8 months, as it welcomes a further member to the team Matthew Robinson .

Matthew is returning to Chester, where he grow up and attended law school to join DTM as a fulltime consultant.

Having worked at a large international practice in the City of London for the past five years, Matthew has a broad range of commercial property experience acting for developers, institutional investors, banks and occupiers on high value redevelopment projects, acquisitions and disposals, management of investment portfolios and property finance transactions.

He also advises corporate occupiers on the grant and renewal of leases and landlord and tenant matters including complex lease restructuring and dilapidations settlements.

For solicitors in Chester....


http://www.dtmlegal.com/


Specialists in commercial law in Chester:


Commercial

Business Recovery

Corporate

Employment

Litigation

Property

Flintshire Business Week

DTM are looking forward to supporting this year's Flintshire Business Week which will run from 7th - 18th October at different venues throughout the county.

Specialists from DTM will be holding a talk on 16 October, venue and subject to be finalised nearer the date.

If anyone would like any details on DTM's involvement please contact Alison Brennan, a Partner at DTM specialising in Commercial Law.

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial
Business Recovery
Corporate
Employment
Litigation
Property

Commercial Property team strengthened by addition of a consultant

June 2009

DTM are pleased to announce the arrival of a new member to their Commercial Property team:

Tonina Mycock

Tonina qualifed as a solicitor in 1984 with a leading Manchester firm before moving to a niche corporate finance firm, also in Manchester. More recently she has been engaged as a consultant for Peel Holdings Limited.

Throughout her career she has specialised in all aspects of commercial property including the acquisition disposal and development of residential commercial and mixed sites, secured lending, leasehold acting for both landlords and tenants, property investment and portfolio management.

Thomas Pearson who heads up the Commercial Property Team at DTM commented: " We are very pleased to welcome Tonina to DTM. Her experience both in private practice and from working in house will prove invaluable to our existing clients and a further string to our bow in the the services and expertise we can offer new clients."

For solicitors in Chester....


http://www.dtmlegal.com/


Specialists in commercial law in Chester:


Commercial

Business Recovery

Corporate

Employment

Litigation

Property

No. 1 in the batting order for commercial law

DTM Legal were joint sponsors of the annual Lord Tavernors Celebrity Cricket Match in the grounds of Cholmondeley Estate, together with Baker Tilly and Cazenove Fund Management Limited.

The event this year had a record attendance and the celebrity team lead by Nick Hancock took the glory on the day and it helped to raise much needed funds for the Lord Tavernors worthwhile causes.

For solicitors in Chester....


http://www.dtmlegal.com/


Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial

Business Recovery

Corporate

Employment

Litigation

Property

Chester law firm support local show Jumping Event

DTM are pleased to be attending this years Bolesworth Classic in the grounds of the Bolesworth Estate.

The event will be host to the cream of british showjumping of a 3 day weekend of showjumping and a country fair.


For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com/

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial

Business Recovery

Corporate

Employment

Litigation

Property

Chester law firm supports young professionals

Thomas Pearson who heads up the Commercial Property team at DTM, Edward Collier of Baker Tilly and Sally Chadwick of Brewin Dolphin have formed a new young professionals group:

SYMPOSIUM

The creation of an organisation to further the following objectives

· To provide a forum for ambitious young professionals to meet and discuss topical business issues;

· To facilitate the creation of a network of like-minded young people for the mutual benefit of all parties;

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial

Business Recovery

Corporate

Employment

Litigation

Property

New law firm bucks the trend

April 2009

DTM Legal LLP has gone from strength to strength in it's first 6 months expanding from 19 to 33 staff in their offices based at Archway House next to Chester Station.

DTM is committed to providing clients new and old with commercial legal advice from specialists in their respective area of law.

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com/

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial
Business Recovery
Corporate
Employment
Litigation
Property

New Consultant specialising in Wills & Probate

April 2009


DTM are pleased to welcome Heather Horsewood to their team. Heather specialises in private client - wills and probate work


Heather says of her career to date:


"I have always had a keen interest in private client work, benefiting from excellent training and experience in this field. I was fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to move into this area of law in 2003, following which I have had interesting and varied employment, both traditional and specialist. My work covers Will preparation, Probate and administration of estates and Trusts."

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com/

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial

Business Recovery

Corporate

Employment

Litigation

Property

The Winner takes it all

DTM are pleased to be stepping away from the norm in terms of sponsorship in promoting the summer event at Moreton Hall School -Abba Magic: an ABBA tribute band.



http://www.moretonhallschool.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=77&Itemid=462



The event is raising funds for the Moreton Hall Foundation and looks set to be a fantastic night.

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

Commercial

Business Recovery

Corporate

Employment

Litigation

Property

Football sponsorship - Wrexham v Barrow

April 2009

members of the DTM Legal team and their guests watched on as Wrexham AFC could only manage a 1 -1 draw with Barrow.

DTM Legal were the match ball sponsors for the game.

Created specifically for your business, DTM Leads the way in

Commercial Law in North Wales, Chester and Cheshire

http://www.dtmlegal.com/

Specialists in commercial law in North Wales:

Commercial
Business Recovery
Corporate
Employment
Litigation
Property

Tackling all areas of Commercial Law - lions warriors

March 2009

DTM Legal LLP

Sponsored the lions legends MBN luncheon at Chester Racecourse with Lawrence Dallaglio and JPR Williams

" Created specifically for your business, DTM Leads the way in Commercial Law in North Wales, Chester and Cheshire"

A bold statement from a bold team

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com/

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:

• Commercial
• Business Recovery
• Corporate
• Employment
• Litigation
• Property

Strength in Depth

DTM Legal LLP's professional and dynamic team has over 120 years of experience, with specialists in all areas of commercial law.

With the ability to provide services to clients nationwide, their location next to Chester Station means that North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire, the Wirral, Liverpool and Manchester are all within easy reach.

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com/

Specialists in commercial law in Chester:
Commercial Business
Recovery
Corporate
Employment
Litigation Property

New Consultant specialising in Intellectual Property

November 2008

The new commercial law firm in Chester, DTM Legal LLP, continue to grow with the recruitment of a specialised Consultant - William Williams.

William specialises in intellectual property. His experience in this area, not least during his tenure as the head of the in-house legal team at Laura Ashley, is underpinned by a Bristol University Intellectual Property ('IP') diploma. He also does Information Technology ('IT') related work and a broad range of commercial work, principally relating to IP and IT, such as international brand licensing agreements and franchising agreements.

Julie Mogan, a partner in the firm said of William's appointment "we are pleased to welcome William to DTM. We pride ourselves on having commercial legal specialists. William's skills will reinforce the services we already offer and also mean that our clients can tap into his experience in this ever changing area of law."

For solicitors in Chester....

http://www.dtmlegal.com/

• Specialists in commercial law in Chester:
• Commercial Business
• Recovery
• Corporate
• Employment
• Litigation Property