Who we are

We are one of the UK’s most sought-after full-service law firms, offering expertise and experience across every area of the law to both businesses and individuals. Our people are dedicated to providing excellent customer service, delivering bespoke solutions for clients no matter what challenge they face. Our firm, and the individuals working within it, are recognised by the prestigious legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and we regularly win awards for our work. We have three offices: our head office in Manchester, a full-service office in London and one of our specialist family law teams based in Liverpool. We are proud of our northern heritage, and work closely with a wide variety of charities and fund-raising initiatives so as to give back to our local community.

What we do

We have been providing first-class legal advice and guidance to businesses and individuals since 1978. Our deep understanding of all aspects of the law means we are highly sought after for our expertise throughout the UK, and all our specialist departments are partner-led, offering our clients carefully considered, straightforward and concise advice, no matter the complexity of the issue at hand.

Recognised in the UK's Leading Legal Directories

Recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide as one of the best law firms in the North West in various practice areas.

Our People

We currently have in excess of 600 partners and staff, including over 130 partners and over 500 staff.

A Dedicated, Service-led Approach

The partners are proud of the firm’s achievements and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of performance across the spectrum of legal services.

JMW has been recognised by the 'Legal 500' and 'The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' as one of the best law firms in the North West across various practice areas.

Our vision

From the very outset, our vision was one of providing our clients with excellent service delivered by solicitors determined to helping those clients navigate whatever legal problem they faced with clarity, empathy and a comprehensive knowledge of the law. That vision is as powerful today as it was 40 years ago, and our talented and hard-working people keep that vision front of mind as they explore every legal issue with insight and a unique perspective based on years of expertise and experience.

Our Values

JMW Solicitors LLP is one of the North West's leading law firms with a team of talented, committed and dedicated professionals all working together to offer a comprehensive range of legal services. We take pride in our values.

Teamwork

Our team of legal professionals consistently work together to offer a comprehensive range of unrivalled legal services.

Experts

We are some of the UK’s most renowned legal experts in every area of the law: we will always be in your corner, fighting to achieve for you the best possible outcome.

Aspire

We aspire to be the best and our many awards and client testimonials are proof that we achieve that goal, time and time again. We pride ourselves in offering a first-class service for our clients, which is why we recognise the importance of training our people throughout their careers, mentoring and guiding them so that everyone in the firm has the opportunity for development and career progression.

Matters

We live and breathe excellence, because we know that the work we carry out on your behalf is integral to your achieving your aims. If it matters to you, it matters to us. No question.

Our Awards

Legal 500 Top Tier Firm 2024 - The Legal 500

Top Ranked 2024 - Chambers

2021

  • Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2021
  • Commended for commercial dispute resolution; employment; family; financial crime & fraud & regulatory; personal injury & clinical negligence in The Times Best Law Firms 2021
  • Commended for commercial dispute resolution; employment; family; financial crime & fraud & regulatory; personal injury & clinical negligence in The Times Best Law Firms 2021
  • Winner of Commercial Litigation Team of the Year at Manchester Legal Awards 2021
  • Alex Streeter, Winner of Trainee of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2021
  • Joy Kingsley listed in North West Insider’s Power 100 list, which lists the North West’s most influential business people.

2020

  • Ranked 33rd in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for 2020
  • Shortlisted for Family Team of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2020
  • Shortlisted for Regularly Team of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2020
  • Shortlisted for Litigation Team of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2020
  • Shortlisted for Real Estate Team of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2020
  • Shortlisted for PI and Clinical Negligence Team of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2020
  • Shortlisted for Large Law Firm of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2020
  • Ian Lewis, Winner of Partner of the Year Manchester Legal Awards 2020
  • Shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year at the North West Insider Property Awards 2020
  • Shortlisted for Mid-Size Law Firm of the Year at the North West Insider Dealmakers Awards 2020
  • Ranked 72 in Law.com Top 100 Law Firms 2020
  • Ranked 74 in The Lawyers Top 100 Law Firms 2020

2019

  • Shortlisted for Family Team of the Year at The Manchester legal Awards 2019
  • Shortlisted for Private Client Team of the Year at The Manchester legal Awards 2019
  • Shortlisted for Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Team of the Year at The Manchester legal Awards 2019
  • Shortlisted for Employment Team of the Year at The Manchester legal Awards 2019
  • Ian Lewis, Shortlisted for Partner of the Year at The Manchester Legal Awards 2019
  • Shortlisted for Real Estate Team of the Year at The Manchester legal Awards 2019
  • Ranked 21st in the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work for List 2019
  • Winner of Litigation Team of the Year at Manchester Legal Awards 2019
  • Winner of Regulation Team of the Year at Manchester Legal Awards 2019
  • Eddie Jones, Winner of Partner of the Year at Manchester Legal Awards 2019
  • Winner of Large Law Firm of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2019
  • Shortlisted for Family Team of the Year at the Liverpool Legal Awards 2019
  • Shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year: North at the Family Law Awards 2019
  • Ranked 83rd in The Lawyers Top 100 Law Firms in 2019

2018

  • 25th in Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for
  • Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Team of the Year – Manchester Legal Awards 2018
  • Joy Kingsley winner of Services to Law at the First English Woman Awards North West 2018
  • Professional Services Firm at the North West Business Masters 2018
  • The Lawyers Law Firm of The Year: The Independents, North and Scotland 2018
  • Best Independent Law Firm in the North and Scotland - the Lawyer Awards

2017

  • Joy Kingsley - Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award - Manchester Legal Awards 2017
  • Joy Kingsley – shortlisted for Enterprise Vision Awards Professional Services Awards 2017
  • Joy Kingsley – 17th in Insiders 100 Woman in Business Influencers 2017
  • Ranked 96 in The Lawyer's Top 200 2017

2016

  • Ranked 97 in The Lawyer's Top 100 2016

2014

  • Law Firm of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2014
  • Shortlisted for 8 awards at the Manchester Legal Awards 2014

2013

  • Law Firm of the Year - City of Manchester Business Awards 2013
  • Law Firm of the Year - Manchester Legal Awards 2013

2011

  • Claimant Personal Injury Team of the Year - Personal Injury Awards 2011
  • Placed in the Chambers and Partners 2011 Top 10 Personal Injury Firms in the North West 

2010

  • Shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year at the North West Insider Property Awards
  • Joy Kingsley - Woman of the Year - Women of the Year Awards 2010

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to ensure that our colleagues and the people we interact with in the course of business understand and comply with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. From time to time we collect and analyse data to support this. Our latest firm-wide survey was completed in June 2023 and a summary of the results is shown below:

  • 65% of respondents were female
  • 19% of respondents have attained partnership or managerial status
  • 10% of respondents were aged between 16 and 24 and 8% aged between 55 and 64
  • 5.5% of respondents consider that they have a disability
  • 5% of respondents feel limited in the work that they do as a result of health issues/disability
  • 80% of respondents attended UK state schools and the remainder attended independent schools or educational establishments outside of the UK
  • 23% of respondents said they are a primary carer for a child under 18
  • 6% of respondents said they had responsibility for helping or supporting other family members

By analysing our workforce data we hope to continue to identify opportunities to take action which supports an environment where everyone can thrive.

Gender Pay Gap Report

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 we are pleased to have published our Gender Pay Gap Report.

At JMW we are committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Please select the report below from 2017 and 2018 to download.

Talk to Us

If you need help with a legal matter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by calling 0345 872 6666. Alternatively, fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.