Football Association appoints Mace & Jones as employment law advisers

Published: 26th August 2008

The Football Association has appointed North West solicitors Mace & Jones to act as its external advisers on employment law until 31^st May 2010. Mace & Jones will also advise on employment matters relating to Wembley Stadium, the National Football Centre, and the World Cup 2018 bid.

Mace & Jones were appointed following a rigorous competitive tendering process involving leading employment law firms from around the country.

Martin Edwards, head of employment law and human resources at Mace & Jones, said: 'We are honoured to have been asked to act for The FA at a crucial stage in its history. We are excited by the prospect of acting for one of the most high profile and significant employers in the country and we are very much looking forward to working alongside the impressive team of HR and legal professionals within The FA.'

Alistair Maclean, Head of Legal and Business Affairs at The FA, commented: 'I am pleased to appoint Mace & Jones to our newly created legal panels. The FA and its subsidiary companies are in an exciting phase of change as we integrate and move to Wembley Stadium. The quality of tenders received in the employment area was very high and I believe that Mace & Jones are well equipped to assist us in the integration and relocation process."