Praised for its ability to provide a ‘high-quality’ service, DTM Legal LLP handles a range of matters including corporate restructuring, IP, and M&A matters, acting for a broad client base that includes banks, wealth management firms, and corporates. Practice head Edward Barnes is noted for his expertise in domestic and international joint ventures, advising UK owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and overseas companies. Philip Whitehurst is also highlighted for his strength in private equity and venture capital investments.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team at DTM Corporate provide a high-quality cost-effective service to the SME market.'
- 'Edward Barnes and Philip Whitehurst stand out as individual partners who are readily accessible and able to deliver in tight timescales.'
- 'The team were very knowledgeable in navigating the legal aspects and more critical completed in a 4 week turnaround working closely with us to ensure the transaction completed ahead of the tight deadline.'
- 'Philip Whitehurst extremely knowledge with all aspects with a very personable approach explaining legal issues and steps clearly and definitively with advisers and the client.'
Work highlights
Advised Esterform Packaging on the investment in it by Biffa Waste Management.
Advising Stafford’s Limited and its major shareholder upon the establishment of an EOT and subsequent restructuring of the company and sale of the business to this EOT.
Acting in the sale of Deva Risk Group in relation to a series of acquisitions themselves part of a strategic growth plan aimed at securing an exit for its shareholders.
Practice head
Edward Barnes
Other key lawyers
Philip Whitehurst