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