JMW to become exclusive legal business partner of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation

Law firm JMW will become the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) exclusive legal business partner from May 2026.

JMW has been part of the REC’s business partnership scheme for a number of years. From 2026, it will be the only law firm within the scheme, offering REC members access to additional specialist legal expertise and preferential rates on its services.

This forms part of the REC’s business partnership offer, which provides members with access to a range of external services and benefits. These sit alongside the REC’s own legal services, which remain a core part of membership.

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

Paul Chamberlain, Head of the Employment Team at JMW, said:

“We are delighted to continue our relationship with the REC as its sole legal business partner. We look forward to supporting REC members with specialist legal advice where required.”

Maxine Bligh, Chief Membership & Innovation Officer at the REC, said:

“JMW is a long-standing partner of the REC. Our business partners add value to membership by offering specialist services and benefits. This partnership ensures members can access additional legal expertise at preferential rates, alongside the support already included within their membership.”

The partnership will begin in May 2026.

Notes to editors: 

1.     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.