DMH Stallard LLP

DMH Stallard LLP delivers tailored legal services for businesses and individuals, combining technical expertise with energy and creativity. Positioned as a compelling alternative to larger City firms for corporates, and a trusted partner for entrepreneurial businesses, the firm also maintains strong family, private client, and personal injury practices.

The firm has achieved significant growth in recent years, both organically and through mergers that have enhanced its regional presence, extended its office network, and expanded its partner base. Clients benefit from an approachable, partner-led service, with clear, responsive communication and flexible pricing arrangements. DMH Stallard is also closely engaged with the communities in which it operates.

Key market sectors include public sector, charities, property development and investment, banking and finance, technology, media and telecommunications, education, creative industries, professional services, manufacturing, utilities, travel and aviation, and wine.

Main areas of practice

• Banking and finance: Advises national and international banks and businesses across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters.
• Corporate and commercial: Expertise spans corporate finance, capital markets, M&A, private equity and property finance, alongside drafting and negotiating commercial agreements across supply chains, procurement, and market entry.
• Dispute resolution: Covers corporate, commercial, banking, finance and real estate disputes, as well as fraud, defamation, reputation management, insolvency, professional negligence, IP and judicial review. The team also offers ADR expertise, with several qualified mediators.
• Employment: Provides both operational and strategic support, as well as representation and advocacy in Tribunals, underpinned by in-depth sector knowledge.
• Planning and environment: A leading multidisciplinary service in the South of England, integrating lawyers with chartered town planners.
• Private client: Advises families on wealth protection, estate management, family succession, divorce, children’s welfare, personal injury, and residential conveyancing.
• Real estate: Significant capability in commercial and residential transactions, including property asset management, development, investment, construction, regeneration, and leasehold issues. The firm also fields a dedicated real estate disputes team.
• Technology and intellectual property: Expertise in IP and IT disputes, data protection, FOI, competition law, OFT investigations, procurement, regulatory advice, and commercial contracts.

Offices

Brighton, Hassocks, Horsham, Gatwick, Guildford, London

Staffing

• 84 UK partners
• 127 other UK fee-earners