Lauded for its ‘attention to detail’, the corporate and commercial team at DTM Legal LLP handles corporate restructuring, IP and M&A matters, acting for a mix of banks, wealth management firms and corporates. Leading the practice is Edward Barnes, who stands out for his specialism in domestic and international joint ventures, advising UK owner-managed businesses, large corporates and foreign companies. Philip Whitehurst is noted for his expertise in the private equity and venture capital investment spaces.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They take the time to ensure they understand the individual situation in front of them rather than applying a generic approach.’

  • ‘Attention to detail and appreciation of the client's wider objectives.’

  • 'Phil Whitehurst is just great. Always available and constantly looking after our best interests. He has a great team around him.'

Key clients

  • Evoke Creative Limited
  • Esterform Packaging Limited
  • Safeguard Europe Limited
  • Vast Visibility Limited
  • Heap & Partners Limited
  • Marine Specialised Technology Limited
  • Typhoo Tea Limited
  • Karl Vella Group Limited
  • Future Moto Limited
  • Staffords Limited
  • 79th Group Limited
  • Cream T Pickups Limited
  • Tarka Spring Limited
  • Soundtesting Limited
  • JSM Company Group Limited
  • Brand Box International Limited
  • Evolution Costs Limited
  • Lewis Reed (WAV) Limited
  • Smylie Limited
  • Whole House Ventilation Services Limited
  • Formwork Direct International Ltd
  • Ellesey and Company (Lancs) Limited
  • Atom Scientific Limited
  • Airship Images Limited
  • Maes Dolau Caravan Park Limited
  • Cambria Caravan Park Limited
  • Esterpet Limited
  • Hood Seating Limited
  • Two Mills Asset Management Limited
  • Clancy Consulting Limited
  • Wayne Austin IFA Limited
  • L51 Developments Limited
  • Daulby Read Limited
  • LimeSky Investment Partners Limited
  • Charles Owen Group
  • Proteus Facades Limited

Work highlights

  • Represented Esterform Packaging Limited on its restructure.
  • Acting for Fledglings in relation to its sale to Kids Planet.
  • Acting for the shareholders and company in relation to a strategic merger of Musker & Garrett chartered accountants and Williamson & Croft.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Edward Barnes

Other key lawyers

Philip Whitehurst