(*Pictured: Richard Thomas - Partner, DTM Legal; Ray Langley - P&G Director, DTM Legal; Joe Onions - Executive Search Consultant, Sherrington Associates; Rob McKay - Co-Founder & MD - Sherrington Associates)
A Perfect Partnership
In early 2025, regional law firm DTM Legal, established in 2008 and operating from Chester and Liverpool, partnered with executive search specialists Sherrington Associates to appoint a new Performance & Growth Director.
This pivotal retained search marked a critical milestone for the firm, which sought a leader with the strategic vision and commercial acumen expected of a P&G-level director, tailored to the dynamic nature of a law firm.
Sherrington’s rigorous search process included:
- Partnering closely with DTM Legal to clarify the role’s strategic objectives and required profile.
- Leveraging their extensive network to compile a strong longlist.
- Conducting thorough screening, competency-based interviews, and value-aligned assessments to refine the shortlist.
The result was a successful hire that not only aligns with the firm’s growth ambitions but also reflects the high calibre of leadership that DTM Legal aims to embed within its organisation.
Richard Thomas, Senior Partner at DTM Legal, reflected on the partnership:
DTM recently embarked on a process to recruit into a brand new and very senior role. Sherrington Associates worked with us from the outset providing advice on the suitability of the job description and the likelihood of finding an appropriate candidate. The process was clear and a variety of candidates were identified by Rob and his team and we ended up with a shortlist of appropriately qualified and experienced candidates to choose from.
Richard Thomas - Partner, DTM Legal
Having made our choice we are delighted with our new Performance and Growth Director and feel that the unique brief we developed with Sherrington Associates has been delivered and our appointment not only fulfils the functional aspects of the brief but will deliver on our requirement to maintain the culture in our business, which was fundamental. I would be very happy to recommend Rob and his team to businesses looking to recruit for any important position in their organisation.
