The Future of Umbrella: Legislation, Liability & Leadership - Hosted by CMR

With legislative change on the horizon, it’s never been more important for umbrella company leaders to stay informed. This exclusive event brings together four of the most trusted voices in the market to unpack the upcoming reforms and what they mean for your business.

By mid-July, the draft legislation on the new umbrella reforms - particularly the joint and several liability model - is expected to be published, giving us the first peek at the proposed rules. By September, our panel will have the full picture, and this is your chance to hear it first.

🎤 Speakers

Poonam Mawani – Director, Azuki Poonam is a qualified accountant with deep experience across recruitment finance. From scaling agencies to leading acquisitions, she now runs Azuki Accounting - helping recruitment agencies grow with smart back-office support and financial strategy.

Chris Bryce – CEO, FCSA Chris is a well-respected leader with over 25 years’ experience in the freelance and contractor space. Formerly CEO of IPSE, he’s been a driving force behind industry change, campaigning for better standards and protections across the sector.

Sebastien Sauca – CEO, SafeRec Sebastien spent nearly a decade in recruitment before co-founding SafeRec, a multi-award-winning compliance technology company. He set out to build a solution that does what traditional accreditations claim to do - but with an added layer of real-time auditing and verified data direct from HMRC. His mission? To give agencies the tools and visibility they need to stay truly compliant, reduce their exposure to tax risk, and take back control of their supply chains.

Simon Bliss – Chair, TEAM Simon chairs TEAM, the UK’s largest recruitment network, after growing his own firm from a two-person setup to 40+ staff. He brings decades of hands-on experience and now champions collaboration and innovation across the recruitment industry.

✅ What to Expect

• Expert analysis of the upcoming legislation
• Practical advice for directors and business owners
• Insights from FCSA, TEAM, SafeRec, and Azuki
• Open Q&A with the panel
• Networking with industry peers at Manchester’s iconic Cloud 23
• Post-event drinks and discussion

👥 Who Should Attend

This event is for contracting industry business owners, directors, and senior decision-makers looking to stay ahead of the curve and protect their business in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

🎟️ Tickets

Free to attend - but spaces are limited.Register now to secure your seat.