Sophie Philcox Manners
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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 advises on the sale of Electracom to building automation leader...
Moorcrofts recently advised on the sale of Electracom Projects (UK) Ltd and Electracom Services (UK) Ltd (together “Electracom”) to Sauter Ag (“Sauter”), one of the leading brands in the building automation sector. Electracom provides world-class Smart building services that deliver better…
Moorcrofts launches third series of “Moorcrofts Means Business” podcast:...
Leading corporate and technology law firm Moorcrofts is excited to announce the launch of the third series of its highly acclaimed podcast, “Moorcrofts Means Business.” This new series, titled “The Future of Business,” is crafted to empower entrepreneurs, business owners,…
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,…
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),…