DTM Legal LLP is highly sought after by finance sector clients, particularly for its expertise in high-value personal guarantee claims. The team’s success is driven by its strategic acumen in managing disclosure and e-bundles, which proves invaluable in hearings, trials, and mediations. Team head Jim Morris splits his time between Chester and Liverpool, bringing over 25 years of experience in contentious construction matters. Kate Roberts plays a key role in bolstering the team’s reputation in insolvency litigation. Richard Harris continues to handle high-value, complex collections and recoveries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘DTM Legal provide the best people to handle clients' requirements while always considering the commercial impacts of the legal issue.’
- ‘The individuals we work with are approachable and knowledgeable, aiming for a clear and quick resolution. When instructing them, we are clear on expectations and costs.’
- 'A team comprising the highest-quality lawyers, selected based on their experience and understanding of what clients want.'
- ‘Richard Harris – simply a great lawyer to deal with and be against. You know he's on top of everything and that he is someone you can work with proactively.'
- ‘The accessibility to fast, highly accurate strategic litigation advice, and very quickly, is exemplary. It’s simply put – they make all types of legal processes incredibly simple and easy.’
- ‘Kate Roberts always goes beyond what’s expected from any partner. She’s incredibly quick to respond, with pinpoint accurate legal advice. She also has exceptional commercial and business acumen.'
Key clients
- The Atmore Group
- Funding Circle Group
- Rotex Europe
- Elements
- Begbies Traynor
- Edge Recovery
- Clancy Consulting
- Zodeq
- Carpenter Build
- Swishfund
- Sterling Services
- Consultant Clinic Aesthetics
Work highlights
Advising The Liberal Democratic Party in High Court proceedings following the team’s successful defeat of an interim injunction application.
Instructed by Assist Services Group in a range of proceedings brought against the company and its directors by a former employee.
Leading the team in a planning appeal relating to a proposal to develop a Moto X site for electric bikes.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jim Morris
Other key lawyers
Kate Roberts; Richard Harris; Jonathan Partridge