Leah Waller
Solicitor
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment and what it means for Christmas party...
The festive season is upon us, and with it, comes the annual workplace Christmas party – a time to celebrate, relax, and connect with colleagues. However, with the introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act 2023, employers…
Court of Appeal rules no general consultation needed for individual
The Court of Appeal recently overturned an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision, clarifying that employers are not required to carry out general workforce consultation for an individual redundancy dismissal to be fair. This ruling restores practical clarity for employers, particularly…
Autumn Budget 2024: Key changes impacting businesses and exit plans over the...
On 30 October, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Autumn Budget, accompanied by a full fiscal statement from the Office of Budget Responsibility. In the first and much anticipated budget from the Labour government in 14 years,…
Lifecycle of renting business premises – Part 2 – Exiting premises
Business owners usually understand the need to seek legal advice and representation when entering into a lease of business premises but it is also important for those businesses to understand their rights and obligations at the end of the term…
Joe Hughes promoted to Partner at Moorcrofts
Moorcrofts is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Hughes to Partner, effective 1 November 2024. Joe, who has been with the firm since 2019 as Practice Manager, has been a key figure in driving the firm’s operational success and…
Moorcrofts advise on the sale of Car-Comm Coachworks Limited
Moorcrofts recently advised on the sale of Car-Comm Coachworks Limited (“Car-Comm”) to Steer Automotive Group (“Steer”), one of the UK’s largest providers of commercial vehicle repair and refurbishment services. Moorcrofts’ corporate partners Teri Hunter and Kate Prentis led the transaction with…
Moorcrofts retains ranking in Chambers and Partners 2025 as a leading law firm...
Moorcrofts is delighted to announce that it has once again been recognised as a leading law firm in the prestigious Chambers and Partners 2025 guide. The firm has been highlighted for its exceptional expertise in Corporate/M&A, Technology and Intellectual Property (IP),…
The Employment Rights Bill: Major reforms announced
The Employment Rights Bill introduces several major reforms, but much of the detail is deferred to future legislation, and there’s no confirmed date for implementation. While some reports suggest it could come into effect by October 2026, we remain uncertain….
Moorcrofts help secure new premises for Science Photo Library Ltd in London
Moorcrofts commercial property team has advised Science Photo Library Limited on a new letting in Central London. Science Photo Library is the world’s leading source of science and medicine images and videos. The company was started in 1979 and for…
Moorcrofts achieves top tier rankings in L500 UK 2025
Leading law firm Moorcrofts proudly announces its exceptional performance in the recently released Legal 500 UK 2025 rankings. The firm has cemented its reputation as a Tier 1 powerhouse for Corporate and Commercial services in the South East (Beds, Bucks,…
Moorcrofts announces promotions reinforcing commitment to growth and...
Moorcrofts is delighted to announce the promotion of Usha Guness to Senior Associate and Heather Stewart to Associate, effective from 1st October 2024. These well-deserved promotions reflect the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to fostering a supportive environment that…