Leading Corporate and Technology Law Firm, Moorcrofts has selected Kidney Research UK, with a specific focus on IgA Nephropathy, as its Charity of the Year. Kidney Research UK is the leading UK charity dedicated to funding research into the prevention,…
Leading Corporate and Technology Law Firm, Moorcrofts LLP is delighted to announce it has raised a total of £3,690 for Thames Valley Adventure Playground (TVAP) through its staff-led fundraising activities. Based in Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley Adventure Playground (TVAP) provides a…
Moorcrofts commercial property team has advised Evolution Europe Ltd on the freehold purchase of its UK head office in Marlow. Evolution Europe Ltd is the parent company of a global group of companies, with offices in Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands,…
Whether you are an individual or a business, you have likely used AI today without a second thought. AI is now everywhere in our daily lives, making things easier without us even noticing. From personal helpers to helping businesses, it…
In the context of selling a company or business, a well-prepared management team is significant factor in improving deal certainty and ensuring that the sale process runs smoothly. Regardless of the industry, buyers will scrutinise the management team as closely…
On 11 May 2026, the Fair Work Agency (FWA) published an independent report, Working Lives: the scale and nature of labour market non-compliance and other work-based harms in the UK. The report is based on research commissioned by the former…
In the case of Miss Elena Bibescu v Clare Jenner Ltd t/a Jenners Miss Bibescu brought a claim against her former employer arguing that she had been automatically unfairly dismissed and suffered a detriment for making a protected disclosure (whistleblowing)….
On 13 March 2026 Companies House confirmed a significant security incident affecting it’s WebFiling service. The issue may have allowed authorised users to view and edit details belonging to other companies, including access to certain non-public company data and the…
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in a generation. Its provisions go far beyond incremental reform, they signal a decisive shift in the balance of power between employers and employees,…
Mr Milrine was employed as an HGV driver for DHL Services Limited from 14 October 2013. Mr Milrine had been absent from work for more than two years due to suffering from vertigo and vestibular migraines. On 3 June 2022, DHL…
Balancing digital growth with harm prevention is a constant struggle. A recent attempt to mitigate such harm has emerged through the Online Safety Act (OSA) 2023. OSA became law in October 2023 and has since been brought into effect in…
A recent employment law case (London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Sodola) highlights that not all workplace delays or poor treatment amount to racial discrimination. Sodola, a black African employee of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, applied for a…
Under current law, an employee must have worked for their employer for 26 weeks before being eligible to qualify for paternity leave and for one year, to qualify for unpaid parental leave. From 6 April 2026, paternity leave and parental…
Ms Kisheva worked as a door supervisor for Secure Frontline Services for 3 years. During one of her shifts, she had an argument with her colleague and as a result, left work before the end of her shift. Although Ms Kisheva…
Moorcrofts is hosting a free employment law update webinar on Wednesday 25 March 2026 10-11 am. Book here.
All businesses need somewhere to operate from, whether that is a room in your home, a serviced office, an industrial unit or a retail shop. Whilst some people might purchase the premises most businesses initially look to rent their business…
Following the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the qualification criteria for enterprise management incentive (EMI) schemes will be significantly widened from April 2026. From 06 April 2026, the eligibility thresholds are to…
The duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment came into force on 26 October 2024 and so, just over a year on, we take a look at the impact this has made. This duty will soon…
The Employment Rights Bill has now passed and the government’s controversial proposal to make Unfair Dismissal a Day One Right has been abandoned. At present, an employee requires two-years’ service (the qualifying period) before being eligible to bring a claim…
ACAS early conciliation is a legal process whereby an independent conciliator tries to resolve workplace disputes between employees and employers, before the employee issues a full claim in the employment tribunal. If no settlement is reached during the Early Conciliation…
The Autumn Budget saw the announcement of the National Minimum Wage rates from April 2026, and these are: National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) to increase by 4.1%to £12.71 per hour; National Minimum Wage for those aged…
The case of Ms K Herbert v Main Group Services Ltd centres around a claim brought by Ms Herbert against her former employer for unfair dismissal. This case made the headlines after it was reported that Ms Herbert was dismissed…
Ahead of the forthcoming amendments to the Employment Rights Bill taking effect, the Government have published a number of Consultation papers to gather stakeholder views. Below, we take a closer look at these Consultation Papers and provide links for those who…
Moorcrofts has once again been recognised as a leading law firm in the prestigious Chambers and Partners 2026 guide. The firm was highlighted for its exceptional expertise in Corporate/M&A, Technology and Intellectual Property (IP), reinforcing its position as a top-tier…