Private Wealth Law

DTM Legal LLP has offices in Chester and Liverpool. The firm's solicitors assist clients with complex estate planning matters, often involving lasting power of attorney and closely held businesses.

"The impressive thing is that the DTM team has many legal professionals in numerous specialist areas, such as agricultural and employment law, which has been invaluable to our clients."

"The team is knowledgeable and understands client situations well. They get things done in a nice, quick fashion and are easy to approach and always responsive."

"DTM Legal were extremely knowledgeable and professional in all matters and they dealt with my clients. They have a very experienced team with more than sufficient support from a large team of experts."

Heather Lally is a senior associate and part of the firm's trusts and estates practice. She has a specialism in estate administration, trusts and wills, and Court of Protection matters. "Heather Lally is a consummate professional who I trust with my most important and valued clients, without question." "She has excellent commercial awareness and vision, often suggesting more complex solutions in order to best meet the client's needs." "Heather Lally is a very approachable individual who clearly has a solid understanding of her field. She has strong, adaptable communication skills."

Rachel Talbot is a solicitor at DTM Legal who regularly assists clients with estate planning and administration matters, including business succession planning. "Rachel Talbot is superb in all areas of legal advice." "I have had excellent dealings with Rachel. She has strong, varied knowledge."

Stephen MacKellar is a solicitor specialising in private client matters. His experience includes the administration of charitable trusts and foundations. "Stephen MacKellar is an intellectual rising star."