The adoption of AI is rapidly growing across all sectors. Many employers already integrate AI into their recruitment processes, and recent studies reveal that a majority of employees are also using some form of AI in their daily work. However, in…
In this month’s employment law insights, we are looking at some recent case law including the landmark decision on the interpretation of the terms ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010, a ruling in relation to Part-Time Workers,…
The landmark judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers has ruled that the terms ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010, are to be interpreted in relation to a…
This year marks a significant milestone for leading corporate law firm Moorcrofts as it celebrates 25 years of delivering expert legal services. Since its founding in 2000, the firm has grown from a team of three into a highly respected…
Why companies use share schemes Employee share schemes, also known as employee share plans or staff share schemes, are an essential tool for UK companies to attract, retain, and motivate employees. By enabling employees to acquire a stake in the…
According to recent reports in the press, Primark boss, Paul Marchant, has resigned following allegations made by a woman in relation to his behaviour towards her in a social environment. It is not clear from reports, whether or not she…
Moorcrofts is delighted to announce the promotion of Sharron Bartlett to Associate Solicitor, recognising her expertise and significant contributions to the firm. Sharron, a compliance specialist, has built a distinguished career in the legal sector, bringing a wealth of experience…
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) were introduced on 1 April 2018 to improve the energy performance of commercial buildings, which account for around 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions. Businesses are facing increasing pressure from customers wanting to ensure…
Moorcrofts is hosting a free employment law update webinar on 30 April 2024, 10-11 am. Book here.
The webinar explores the challenges of using AI-generated code in commercial projects. Date: 27 March 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am Speakers: Tim Astley, Moorcrofts Tech and Commercial Partner and Roman Yankin, BitSeas Foss Auditor During the session, Tim and…
Leading law firm, Moorcrofts, is pleased to announce the expansion of its highly regarded Commercial Property team with the appointment of Sannah Tariq as a Commercial Property Solicitor. Her arrival reinforces Moorcrofts’ reputation as a trusted legal advisor in commercial…
