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03/10/2011
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Recruitment
We have established extensive legal expertise in the recruitment sector over recent years; acting for clients throughout the industry from employment businesses, neutral vendors to umbrella companies in a variety of different markets.
The need for a flexible workforce
In the current economic climate the requirement for an ever more flexible workforce is growing. With our recruitment sector expertise and knowledge we can assist and guide you in your journey to achieve commercial excellence in a fiercely competitive market.
One eye on the future
We know how difficult it is to keep up with the pace of legislative changes in this industry. If you are active in this market a major concern for you will be the Agency Worker Regulations, which came into force in October 2011. Our aim as business advisors is to assist you in keeping up to date with and understanding new legislation such as AWR and to work with you to find practical solutions which suit your business requirements.
We can help you find your way
DWF’s service is based on an excellent, sector-wide understanding of recruitment, and we’re here to help you roll with the fast pace of change. As well as tapping into our impressive knowledge and experience across all aspects of recruitment, you’ll get quality commercial legal advice that matches your business objectives.
DWF became an affiliate member of APSCo (Association of Professional Staffing Companies), the leading trade body for the recruitment sector in February 2011. We will be working with APSCo in the future on a variety of projects and events.
DWF is also a member of TEAM and its preferred legal firm for the North East, North West and London. TEAM (The Employment Agents Movement) is the largest association of independent recruiters in the UK with currently over 400 membership locations.
We can help you with the following and more:
- Corporate
- Commercial and Intellectual Property
- Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution
- Employment
- Tax
- Regulatory
- Health and Safety
By way of example, our clients in this Sector include Synarbor Plc, Paymatters Limited, Scantec Personnel Limited and NES Group Limited.
Your Contacts
Emma Harvey
Head of Recruitment Group
DD +44 (0)151 907 3020
M +44 (0)7795 527 778
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