Recruitment and Employment Confederation appoints JMW sole legal partner

This is the first time the organisation has put all its legal offerings to members with a single firm

In a highly significant move, law firm JMW has been appointed by The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) as its sole provider for the organisation’s legal business partnership scheme for its members.

JMW has been part of the business partnership scheme for a number of years but as of 2026 will be the only law firm working with the REC. In previous years, several law firms were partners but now JMW will be the exclusive provider of legal advice.

The leading, full service law firm, headquartered in Manchester and has offices in London and Liverpool, is highly regarded for its expertise in recruitment law.

Paul Chamberlain, Head of the Employment team at JMW, and himself a renowned national specialist in the recruitment industry, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed as the REC’s exclusive legal business partner.

“We believe this appointment underlines how well placed we are to provide a comprehensive legal service which benefits both the REC and its members.

“Having successfully advised the recruitment industry for many years, the JMW Employment team is excited continue our relationship with the REC and providing its members with the high quality legal advice they deserve.”

JMW is an award-winning, full-service law firm established more than 45 years ago, renowned throughout the UK for its expertise in achieving positive outcomes for its clients, both businesses and individuals. The firm, and the individuals working within it, are recognised by the prestigious legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. JMW has offices in Manchester, London and Liverpool.

If you require any further information, please contact Gill Alexander, telephone 0161 527 5141, mobile 07435 858759, or email gill.alexander@jmw.co.uk