Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in London
Established in 2004, DKLM is a central London law firm with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive legal solutions. Our practice areas have evolved from initial property and litigation specialisms to encompass corporate/commercial law, business immigration, and alternative dispute resolution. We prioritise client relationships, ensuring our legal advice aligns with evolving commercial needs while maintaining rigorous professional standards.Our team of solicitors and legal professionals combines technical expertise with sector-specific insights to address complex legal challenges. Accredited under the Law Society Quality Scheme, we demonstrate ongoing commitment to excellence in legal service delivery. With offices in London and Manchester, we serve private and commercial clients across diverse industries, providing tailored advice that balances legal precision with commercial pragmatism.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Property
Corporate Law
Business Immigration
Residential Conveyancing
Property Litigation
Secured Lending
Mediation/ADR
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Established London law firm with 20 years' experience in legal services
- Comprehensive practice areas covering commercial, property, and immigration law
- Client-centred approach prioritising commercial understanding
- Accredited under Law Society Quality Scheme for service excellence
- Experienced team with sector-specific legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Quality Scheme
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team handles complex business disputes with strategic precision. We represent clients in contractual disagreements, debt recovery, and commercial arbitration. Our approach focuses on resolving conflicts efficiently while protecting client interests through robust legal advocacy.
Commercial Property
Specialist advice covering property transactions, development projects, and landlord/tenant disputes. We handle acquisitions, disposals, and leasing arrangements for commercial premises. Our team ensures compliance with property regulations while optimising commercial outcomes for clients.
Corporate Law
Comprehensive corporate legal support including company formations, mergers, and governance matters. We advise on corporate restructuring, shareholder agreements, and compliance frameworks. Our services help businesses maintain legal integrity while supporting growth objectives through strategic corporate management.
Business Immigration
Specialist immigration services for businesses requiring work permits, sponsor licences, and visa applications. We ensure compliance with UK immigration regulations while facilitating international workforce mobility. Our team handles corporate immigration strategies and employee sponsorship programmes.
Residential Conveyancing
Full-service residential property conveyancing covering purchases, sales, and remortgaging. We manage title investigations, contract negotiations, and completion processes. Our conveyancers ensure smooth property transfers while addressing legal complexities associated with residential real estate transactions.
People
Rupika Dawda
Partner
Specialist in commercial property and residential conveyancing with extensive experience in property transactions. Provides strategic legal advice to corporate clients and private individuals.
Adam Keeble
Managing Partner
Leads commercial property team with expertise in real estate law. Oversees firm strategy and client relationship management while maintaining active legal practice.
Philip Li
Senior Partner
Founding partner specialising in commercial property and licensing law. Provides strategic direction based on 20 years' experience in legal practice and firm management.
Mohi Uddin
Partner
Experienced legal practitioner in commercial and residential property law. Focuses on delivering practical solutions for property transactions and client advisory services.
Sharon Lai
Partner
Specialises in commercial property and residential conveyancing with particular focus on client-centric legal solutions. Manages complex property transactions for corporate clients.
Questions
What legal services does DKLM offer?
We provide commercial litigation, property law, corporate services, business immigration, residential conveyancing, and alternative dispute resolution.
Is DKLM accredited by legal regulatory bodies?
We maintain Law Society Quality Scheme accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to legal service excellence and professional standards.
Where are DKLM's offices located?
Our main office is at 53 New Broad Street, London EC2M 1JJ, with additional presence in Manchester at 5th Floor, Sevendale House.
What sectors does DKLM operate in?
We work across property, corporate, technology, and immigration law sectors, providing tailored legal solutions for diverse business needs.
Does DKLM handle international legal matters?
Our business immigration team specialises in international workforce mobility and cross-border corporate immigration requirements.
Reviews (10)
Miriam Sowa
Jun 20, 2022
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Fantastic experiance with Suzanne and WeiWei whilst they assisted me and my sister buying our first home. They were so efficient, patience and proactive, they went above and beyond for us and had our best interests at the forefront of their decisions. Could not recommend them / DKLM enough, we shall be recommending them to friends and family.
Rhodri Davies
May 31, 2022
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Fantastic service from Sandeep and Josie who supported me in purchasing a property. The whole process was very smooth and communications were clear and timely. They were always available to answer any questions I had. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Kirsty Crerie
May 15, 2022
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Fantastic impressive service provided by Sandeep and Josie. They ensured to make my experience stress free. I felt relaxed and reassured throughout the entire purchase of my property. I will most certainly be recommending their service to others. Thank you.
Cindy M.
May 10, 2022
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We will highly recommend DKLM and a dedicated and hardworking team led by Brenda. Their professionalism and expertise helped our family member to complete the acquisition smoothly.
Nicola Coomb
Apr 23, 2022
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I would highly recommend DKLM if you need to buy or sell your property. Philip helped me buy my flat initially and along with Grace and Samantha helped to sell it very recently. Their help and support from start to finish was brilliant and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a firm who wishes to buy or sell in the future.
Tabish Khan
Mar 21, 2022
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Brenda Tao was referred to us by a friend. She was truly exceptional throughout the process. She explained us all the details and made you sure we understood the process as well as the documents. She made sure the purchase completed on time. I will definitely be using her services again and would strongly recommend her to anyone.
Miss Patel MissPatelMedia
Mar 17, 2022
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I have just completed on my first property and I am hugely grateful to both Sandeep and Josie at DKLM. Excellent support and guidance provided throughout the process. They were always very prompt at responding to any questions I had. Due to complications further down the chain, the sale took much longer than expected. However, I always felt Sandeep was in my corner and was persistent in getting the job done. I highly recommend them and the firm.
Iram Dean
Feb 13, 2022
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Nohman was highly recommended and I am glad I chose to use him as my solicitor. He is very approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. I have heard horror stories from friends of their solicitors being impossible to reach, slow and incompetent but I was glad this was not the case with Nohman who was an absolute star! I look forward to using DKLM again and will also highly recommend them to anyone looking for lawyers to help with property transactions.
Arjale Delfinado
Nov 02, 2021
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The only firm that I'd trust with anything! We were lucky to have Philip Li and his team represent us as we bought our new house. Very thorough and professional team. They will fight on behalf of you and will convey what you really want, at the same time they will also present you with the facts and provide you with sound advise. A lot of times we were very stressed as first time buyers but Philip and his team were able to guide us on what documents we needed to complete, what timeline we are expecting and what the next steps are. I would also like to thank James and Samantha for their hard work. As I said, the only team I'd trust anything with!
E. Y.
Oct 13, 2021
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Brenda and Calvin on the DKLM team have been absolutely helpful since Day 1 we embarked on the journey of property buying. What I especially appreciate is that they were always professional and responsive even when the time pressure and the delay caused by certain external parties exist. They kept me posted on the progress and addressed my questions comprehensively in a timely fashion. I am so happy that our home buying was handled by such capable hands and certainly recommend them to those who are looking for excellent conveyancing services.