This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone for DTM Legal as the firm continues to broaden our service offerings while maintaining dedication to excellence across all client interactions. Founded in 2008, DTM Legal is a regional law firm with national calibre expertise, serving clients from its offices in Chester and Liverpool for over 16 years. Known for our legal excellence and outstanding service, the firm delivers expert, pragmatic advice that’s accessible, transparent, and cost-effective.
Ray Langley joins DTM Legal from his previous position as Managing Director at Birchall Blackburn Law, bringing a wealth of experience in leadership and commercial performance. His proven track record in fostering growth and nurturing high-performing teams positions him well to drive DTM Legal’s next phase of development.
A New Role for Ambitious Growth
The creation of the Performance and Growth Director role is part of DTM Legal’s strategic plan to scale operations and enhance service delivery. Having engaged Sherrington Associates to lead a rigorous recruitment process to find the right candidate, the search concluded with the selection of Ray Langley, whose blend of commercial acumen and leadership ethos best aligned with the firm’s culture and strategic vision.
“We are delighted to welcome Ray Langley as our Performance and Growth Director. His appointment not only meets our functional and strategic needs but will help sustain our firm’s cultural core as we expand.” Richard Thomas, Partner at DTM Legal
With Ray at the helm of its performance and growth strategy, DTM Legal aims to:
Embed a cohesive framework that drives operational excellence and consistent service delivery across all practice areas.
Enhance business development and client growth through structured performance monitoring and strategic initiatives.
Support long-term organisational scalability while upholding the firm’s cultural values and commitment to professional integrity.
“I’m excited to join DTM Legal at such a pivotal moment. The firm’s reputation, range of services and client-centric culture are incredibly compelling. My focus will be on optimising performance across our teams, building on existing strengths, and supporting expansion. Retaining the exceptional level of service our clients expect is pivotal, customer satisfaction has been key to DTM Legal’s success and that will not change as the firm looks towards more strategic growth.” Ray Langley, Performance and Growth Director
DTM Legal pride themselves on making complex legal challenges feel manageable. With a friendly, down‑to‑earth approach, their team delivers personalised legal advice which is rooted in legal expertise but grounded in understanding clients’ individual needs.