Corporate Law firm, Moorcrofts, has retained its top ‘Tier 1 ranking’ among all corporate and commercial law firms in the South East: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx region by leading industry directory, The Legal 500 UK 2023 edition for the third consecutive year. 

The Legal 500 UK praises Moorcrofts corporate and commercial team, stating:

“Moorcrofts LLP is a well-regarded corporate and commercial practice with experience in M&A, share capital re-organisations, demergers, share repurchases and tax issues. The firm advises a number of high profile clients from businesses, SMEs and start ups, many of whom are in the technology sector and are focused on capital growth. Teri Hunter co-heads the corporate team with expertise in employee share schemes and management buy-outs while co-head Andrew Katz has experience in the technology industry. Adrian Phillips and William Pearce focus on M&A issues with cross-border considerations. The team has been boosted with the arrival of Peter Vass whose focus is the tech industry.”

Client testimonials to endorse and laud the Tier 1 ranking were also referenced: 

‘Extremely personable. These are highly knowledgeable professionals who are very willing to explain everything and anything in layman’s terms. Excellent breadth of knowledge and clearly very experienced. I can’t recommend them enough.’

‘In my dealings with Moorcroft’s, I have found them to be very client centric. They communicate well, set the appropriate expectations and deliver what they say they will on time and to the pre-agreed price.’

The directory, which annually provides a full, in-depth and comprehensive analysis of law firms across the UK, listing only the best performing in the industry, also features Moorcrofts prominently in the South-East category for Information Technology, Intellectual Property and Employment.

Information Technology & Telecoms and Intellectual Property

As specialists in technology law, Moorcrofts has retained its position and praised highly in the field of IT & Telecoms and Intellectual Property – South East Region, along with Andrew Katz ranked as a Leading Individual in the field:

“Moorcrofts LLP offers a deep understanding of cloud access rights, neighbouring rights, and an exceptionally strong open source licence practice. Heavy-hitting practitioner Andrew Katz leads the team and advises clients on open source and open hardware licensing, tech law, and IP. As such, he provides ongoing advice to Payara Services in respect of its open source software licences and data protection. On this and other matters, Katz works closely with Tim Astley who advises on a broad range of IT matters, but has a specialism in open data and data protection.”

Client Testimonials include:

‘Very strong commercial awareness combined with legal skills. Always provides a pragmatic approach.’

‘They have a very good understanding of our business and the structure of our commercial agreements which enables them to respond quickly and effectively to our requests.’

Employment

Moorcrofts has further consolidated its position in Employment – ranked in Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx Region:

“Moorcrofts LLP  is known for its comprehensive employment law offering to employers and employees across both contentious and non-contentious areas. The team has particular expertise in handling post termination, restrictions, TUPE, Covid-19 and restructuring matters. Matt Jenkin heads the practice and regularly advises employers and senior executives on contracts, employment policies and day-to-day HR issues. Lindsey Abbot specialises in discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.”

Employment Client Testimonials include:

‘Matt Jenkin is a brilliant communicator – able to cut through much of the legal jargon and deliver messages in a way that engages HR professionals from a range of employers and sectors. His sessions are always a “must attend” at my events and I have no hesitation is recommending his services.’

‘The quality of advice received from the employment team is very good and easy to understand. The team are always available and response times are very good as well as having a fair charging structure.’

‘I find Matt Jenkin to be both highly knowledgable on a technical basis and very practical. To us that carries immense value. Put simply I cannot think of an employment lawyer I would recommend more highly.’