Our Sector Specialisms
Every industry operates in its own landscape, shaped by specific opportunities, pressures and regulations. Drawing on decades of experience, JMW provides sector-specialist legal support that addresses the practicalities of the issues our clients face every day. Our teams combine technical excellence with detailed industry knowledge, offering advice that is not only legally robust but commercially astute.
Across all the sectors we serve, we work closely with businesses, institutions and individuals to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities and move forward with confidence. Whether you are expanding into new markets, managing compliance obligations, or protecting your commercial interests, JMW delivers clear, proactive advice built around your sector and your objectives.
To learn more about the specific legal services and support we can provide for your sector, call us on 0345 872 6666, or complete our online enquiry form to request a call back from a member of our team.
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The Sectors We Serve
At JMW, we support clients across a wide range of industries, bringing specialist legal expertise shaped by real-world sector knowledge. We work alongside businesses, institutions, advisers and individuals to help them reach their goals, whatever the challenges or opportunities within their sector.
We provide expert legal services across the following sectors:
Healthcare
We advise healthcare providers, medical professionals and organisations on a full range of regulatory, corporate, employment, property, immigration and litigation matters. Our deep understanding of the healthcare environment allows us to provide practical solutions that support growth, compliance and risk management.
Private Wealth
We work closely with wealth managers, financial advisers, accountants and private individuals to protect, manage and grow wealth across generations. Our expertise covers estate planning, trusts, succession planning, tax advice, property investment and the resolution of disputes, offering clear and confident support tailored to complex financial structures.
Professional Services
We help professional firms across the legal, accountancy, clinical, architectural and financial sectors to meet their operational, regulatory and strategic needs. From partnership agreements and mergers to regulatory compliance and dispute resolution, we deliver sector-focused advice that allows professional practices to thrive.
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
We support a wide range of businesses, from independent retailers and restaurant groups to national leisure operators and developers. Our team advises on commercial contracts, property transactions, immigration matters, licensing, employment, disputes and brand protection, providing the practical, responsive support these fast-moving sectors demand.
Sports
We act for professional athletes, clubs, managers, agents and governing bodies, offering support on contracts, sponsorship deals, transfers, disciplinary matters, immigration issues, reputation management and commercial agreements. Our team’s insight into the sporting world means we are well placed to support careers, protect reputations and maximise commercial opportunities. Find out more about our sports offering.
Transport and Logistics
We advise logistics operators, hauliers, fleet operators, transport companies and related businesses on the wide range of legal issues affecting the sector. From regulatory compliance and contracts to employment matters, dispute resolution and corporate transactions, we provide commercial, practical advice to help you keep your operations running smoothly.
Our Sector-Specific Approach
Working with a law firm that understands your sector means you spend less time explaining and more time progressing. At JMW, we provide advice that goes beyond the legal details, because we already understand the context in which you operate.
Every sector faces its own risks, regulatory requirements and commercial pressures. Our lawyers bring experience gained from working within your industry, allowing us to identify issues early, offer pragmatic advice, and help you make confident decisions. You don’t have to bring us up to speed - we’re already there.
Working with JMW gives you access to:
- Informed advice: Our lawyers understand how your industry works and what is at stake, so we offer advice that fits the commercial and operational realities you face.
- Faster progress: With no need to explain your business from scratch, we can focus immediately on the outcome you need.
- Greater value: We help you avoid common pitfalls, manage risk, and stay ahead of regulatory and market changes - saving time, cost and stress in the long run.
- Collaborative relationships: We work as an extension of your team, offering clear communication, reliable support and long-term sector insight.
By combining legal precision with industry understanding, we deliver solutions that are as practical as they are strategic.
Why Choose JMW?
At JMW, we pride ourselves on bringing together deep sector insight, technical legal expertise and a genuine commitment to client service. We tailor our advice to suit the demands of your industry, and the pressures your business or organisation may be facing.
With more than 800 partners and staff across our offices in Manchester, London and Liverpool, we support clients nationwide by offering a strong blend of regional knowledge and national capability. Our teams are independently recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, ranking across numerous areas of law including corporate, commercial, real estate, employment, private wealth and litigation. These rankings reflect not only the calibre of our legal work but the trust placed in us by our clients and peers.
Whatever your sector, we offer accessible, experienced professionals who take the time to understand your priorities and deliver advice that is practical, commercially aware and built around you.
Talk to Us
If you’re looking for industry-specific legal support on a particular issue or long-term strategic advice, JMW’s specialists are ready and provide the support you need to move forward.
Contact us today on 0345 872 6666 or fill in our online enquiry form to speak to one of our experts.