Henry Morritt
Solicitor
Moorcrofts retains top-tier rankings as a leading law firm in the south east
Leading law firm Moorcrofts continues to be recognised for its strong performance in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings. The firm has maintained its position as a Tier 1 powerhouse for Corporate and Commercial services in the South East (Beds,…
Are you clear on the interpretation of gender reassignment rights under the...
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers [2025], the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is revising its guidance on single-sex and separate services. On 27 August 2025, the EHRC announced…
Is the Government backtracking on the Fire & Rehire ban?
As things currently stand, UK employers who wish to change the terms of an employee’s contract, for example, altering working hours, can do so by terminating the existing contract and offering re-employment under new terms. This practice, commonly referred to…
Moorcrofts help secure two new offices for MMR Research Worldwide Limited and...
Moorcrofts commercial property team has advised MMR Research Worldwide Limited and Healthcare Research Worldwide Limited on two new lettings in Central London. MMR Research Worldwide Limited is part of the MMR Research Group, a global consumer market research agency that…
Parental leave and pay under review
The UK government has launched a wide-ranging review of parental leave and pay, acknowledging what many working families have long known: the current system often fails to meet the realities of modern life. In comments reported by The Guardian this…
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...
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…