From raw to ready: A guide to private M&A

With the stabilisation, and potential decline, of interest rates, expectations towards greater political stability, and changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief, we are seeing increased confidence in the M&A market. This guide aims to walk through the key legal stages…

Moorcrofts steps out for the 2025 Reading Legal Walk

On Tuesday 16 September a 13-strong Moorcrofts team will lace up their trainers and join hundreds of lawyers, judges and advice sector supporters for the Reading Legal Walk 2025, a sponsored 10 km route that raises vital funds for local…

Employment Law: What is changing and when

The Employment Rights Bill is due to bring some significant changes to UK employment law. The government have now released their Roadmap setting out when we can expect those changes to take effect. The changes, and when they are due to…

Unfair Dismissal to become a Day One Right: You need to prepare now

At the time of writing (July 2025) an employee can be dismissed by their employer, without a fair reason,  if they have less than two-years’ service with the company, and they are not entitled to bring a claim for ordinary…

Thinking about making redundancies? One procedural slip could land you in an Employment Tribunal

The decision in the case of Hendy Group Ltd v Kennedy [2024] EAT 106 has made it clear that where the employer fails to fulfil their duty to seek suitable alternative employment, for an employee at risk of redundancy, the…

Moorcrofts advises on strategic tech acquisition for AdvancedAdvT

Moorcrofts recently advised the AdvancedAdvT Group (“AdvT“) on the purchase of the entire issued share capital of GOSS Technology Group Limited (“GOSS“), a provider of digital platforms that enable public sector organisations to achieve digital transformation through innovative digital and…

Adam Forder

We are sad to announce to all our clients and contacts, that our friend and colleague Adam Forder sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Thursday 19th June 2025. He was greatly respected by all who knew him, and he will…

Moorcrofts help secure new premises for Adclaro Limited in London (again!)

Moorcrofts commercial property team has advised Adclaro Limited on a new letting in Central London. Adclaro Limited (formerly Retail Alchemy Limited) is a professional services company that provides marketing return on investment measurement and advice to a variety of well…

AI in the Workplace: The Good and the Bad

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…

A cautionary tale: The use of AI for legal arguments

The use of AI in the legal sector is widespread and it certainly has its uses. We cannot deny the sharp uptake we have seen from drafting contracts through to legal claims and skeleton arguments. AI is transforming how lawyers work,…

Essential HR & Employment Law updates for May

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 Supreme Court rules that ‘woman’ refers to a person’s biological sex in landmark decision

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…

25 Years of Excellence at Moorcrofts

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…

Employee Share Schemes in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

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…

Inappropriate behaviour in the workplace

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 announces promotions

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…

MEES Update 2025: Stricter Rules, Higher Standards and Key Deadlines 

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…

An Employment Law Update Webinar 2025

Moorcrofts is hosting a free employment law update webinar on 30 April 2024, 10-11 am. Book here.

Risks of incorporating AI-generated code into proprietary software

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…

Moorcrofts strengthens Commercial Property Team with new appointment

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…

Essential HR & Employment Law updates for February

With February Half Term fast approaching, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the latest Employment Law and HR developments that can impact your business. This month, we’re covering essential updates and best practices that ensure your organisation remains compliant, efficient,…

Companies House update: Suppression of personal information

On Monday 27 January 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduced new measures to prevent the abuse of personal information held on the Companies House register. Prior to this date, individuals had the ability to apply to suppress…

Moorcrofts help secure new premises for R3Store Studios Limited at Sugar House Island, Stratford, London

Moorcrofts commercial property team has advised R3Store Studios Limited on a letting at the new mixed-use 26 acre development in East London. R3Store Studios, a division of UV&S, carefully restores and digitally preserves analogue film footage for today’s digital audience…

An overview of Investment Agreements

Whatever the structure of investments into private limited companies, it is always advisable for investors and company founders to enter into an investment agreement. An investment agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms of an investment between…