Based in Chester, DTM Legal LLP is praised for its 'commitment and dedication in offering pro-bono legal advice and guidance’. The group also has considerable commercial capabilities and is able to provide a holistic service to charities and associations. Practice head Alison Brennan is ‘very helpful, supportive and knowledgeable’, and she has extensive experience advising charities and not-for-profit organisations, with particular expertise in commercial law and advice on the structure and organisation of charitable organisations. Dispute resolution specialist Richard Thomas and Heather Lally, who acts for trustees of charities, are also key practitioners.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Approachable, professional and goes the extra mile.’

  • ‘I am always impressed with DTM Legal's commitment and dedication in offering pro-bono legal advice and guidance.’

  • ‘An important aspect which makes DTM Legal unique is their commitment to complete the process.'

  • 'Alison Brennan will always offer support or circulate the opportunity to her colleagues. She encourages her colleagues to get involved and has a professional yet friendly and approachable manner, which helps the charities feel at ease and gives them peace of mind.’

  • ‘The staff are very responsive and knowledgeable in many areas.’

  • ‘Alison Brennan is very helpful, supportive and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Good, steady, reliable service, and always readily available. Charities are sympathetically treated and looked after promptly.’

Key clients

  • Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK Ltd
  • Clogau Gold of Wales Limited (Clogau Charitable Foundation)
  • Cycling Projects
  • Nightingale House Hospice
  • The Ursula Keyes Trust
  • Barnardo’s
  • SPACE4AUTISM
  • Marjory Boddy Charity Trustees
  • Eaton Golf Club Limited
  • Association of Professional Organisers and Declutterers
  • North of England Zoological Society
  • Help Finder (Activities) CIC
  • Poulton Hall Estate
  • The End of Life Partnership Limited
  • Cheshire County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs
  • The MCS Foundation

Work highlights

  • Advised the North of England Zoological Society on a number of property-related matters.
  • Advising the Cheshire County Federation of Young Farmers on becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
  • Acting for The Christie Charitable Fund in proceedings being issued to challenge a will of which they are a beneficiary.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alison Brennan

Other key lawyers

Richard Thomas, Heather Lally