Clients who believe that larger recruitment companies do compliance better than smaller competitors could be the driving force behind a wave of consolidation within the sector, according to Kevin Barrow, a partner at law firm Osborne Clarke.

Hear what Barrow has to say in this video:

Is Barrow right or will the long-predicted wave of consolidation be driven by other pressures? Or perhaps not happen at all? Help us answer these questions and others by contributing to the most definitive and far-reaching research into UK recruitment sector M&A (mergers and acquisitions). 

The results, which will be published in Recruiter, will provide the industry with valuable insight into this important area of activity. The survey closes on 28 April. All answers will be treated confidentially.

Click to complete the Osborne Clarke/Recruiter M&A Barometer.

You can also hear more on trends in recruitment M&A as reported by recruiter.co.uk last week – and next week (Monday, 22 April) Barrow will be sharing more of his insights on M&As.