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LegalFiona Coombe LLB MIRP
Director of Professional Services/Company Secretary
Telephone: 020 7009 2162
Email: fiona.coombe@rec.uk.com


Key areas of responsibility:
  • Overseeing the work of the Legal Services and Standards teams as Director of Professional Services
  • Advising the Board and management team and ensuring that the REC complies with its legal and regulatory obligations in my capacity as in-house legal adviser and Company Secretary

LegalLewina Farrell
Senior Solicitor & Commercial Advisor
Legal helpline: 0845 3700 732
Email: legal@rec.uk.com 

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Advising corporate members of the REC on legislation, codes of practice, methods of operation, contractual rights and liabilities relating to the recruitment industry
  • Preparation of materials for the Legal Guide and Bulletin
  • Giving presentations at Regional Events on legal topics
  • Providing legal support to the Construction, Technical and Engineering and Drivers sector groups
  • Providing support to Scotland Region
  • Advising on policy and Gangmaster Licensing

LegalLorraine Laryea
Solicitor & Commercial Advisor
Legal helpline: 0845 3700 732
Email: legal@rec.uk.com

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Advising corporate members of the REC on legislation, codes of practice, methods of operation, contractual rights and liabilities relating to the recruitment industry including the preparation of materials for the Legal Reference Guide and Bulletin
  • Giving presentations at Regional Events on legal topics
  • Providing support to the Education, Interim Management Association, AER and Information Technology sector groups
  • Providing support to the Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Laura Nichols
Legal Services Executive
Legal helpline: 0845 3700 732
Email: legal@rec.uk.com 

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Maintaining the legal information and guidance for members on the website and responsible for keeping members up to date with developments in legislation and case law through e-news and the Legal bulletin
  • Support to the Legal Services Team - answering legal helpline queries, assisting with legal research, and general secretarial support

LegalCarla Feakins
Legal Advisor
Legal Helpline: 0845 3700 732
Email: legal@rec.uk.com 

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Receiving calls to the legal helpline, providing legal or business advice to members
  • Answering queries sent via email
  • Forwarding messages to the lawyers

Emily Neal
Legal Advisor
Legal Helpline: 0845 3700 732
Email: legal@rec.uk.com 

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Receiving calls to the legal helpline, providing legal or business advice to members
  • Answering queries sent via email
  • Forwarding messages to the lawyers