Employment
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 4
Email address
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0315 402 0001Chambers Review
JMW Solicitors has a reputable employment practice with a strong sector focus on hospitality. The firm defends clients in proceedings before the Employment Tribunal, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment claims. The team is also experienced in handling exit discussions and negotiations. The firm has a strong presence in the North West, with offices in Manchester and Liverpool.
Work Highlights
- JMW Solicitors was reappointed to the British Medical Association's legal panel to provide support on employee relations matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The JMW employment law team are knowledgeable and professional when it comes to complex employment law matters. They are always extremely responsive."
"JMW have exceeded all expectations. They guide us through the complexities of any case. It is a pleasure to work with the firm, and we feel comfortable that they have our best interests at heart."
"A team of experienced and diligent practitioners. They are always very well prepared and consider their clients' cases from all angles. JMW cover the whole ambit of employment law and do so expertly."
"Each team member is knowledgeable, professional and provides thorough and sound advice. Their service is excellent, with quick turnaround times."
"The team are always very responsive to our needs, with generally same-day communication if we require assistance. They advise us how to achieve an outcome in the best possible way for all concerned."
"The JMW employment law team are knowledgeable and professional when it comes to complex employment law matters. They are always extremely responsive."
"JMW have exceeded all expectations. They guide us through the complexities of any case. It is a pleasure to work with the firm, and we feel comfortable that they have our best interests at heart."
"A team of experienced and diligent practitioners. They are always very well prepared and consider their clients' cases from all angles. JMW cover the whole ambit of employment law and do so expertly."
"Each team member is knowledgeable, professional and provides thorough and sound advice. Their service is excellent, with quick turnaround times."
"The team are always very responsive to our needs, with generally same-day communication if we require assistance. They advise us how to achieve an outcome in the best possible way for all concerned."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Chamberlain provides advice on National Minimum Wage, Agency Workers Regulations and working time issues. He also acts on agency employment matters and whistle-blowing allegations.
"I have always found Paul to be reliable and somebody I trust to give sound advice."
"Paul has deep insight in employment law gained through years of experience. He is an expert in the true sense of that term."
"Paul has been a consistently reliable source of knowledge and help for many years."
"Paul Chamberlain proactively goes out of his way to ensure he is visible, approachable and provides an exceptional level of service."
Simon Bloch is an experienced employment specialist with notable expertise in discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, and has experience defending said claims at tribunal. He is also particularly knowledgeable of the Agency Workers Regulations.
"Simon is professional, approachable and pragmatic when it comes to supporting us with employment law advice. He takes a client-focused, commercial view and is dynamic in his approach."
"Simon provides excellent commercial advice and is always available and great to deal with."
"Simon is very personally attentive to his clients, and his advice is always measured, considered and up to date."
"Simon is an excellent lawyer who is approachable, a subject matter expert and provides advice with a commercial understanding."
"Simon has a very good understanding of our business and has taken the time to understand our requirements. He provides a service to suit our needs."