Moorcrofts continues to be recognised in the prestigious Chambers and Partners UK guide for 2027, retaining its established recognition for expertise in Corporate/M&A, Technology and Intellectual Property (IP). This year’s results also mark an important milestone for the firm’s Commercial Property practice, which has been recognised in the Real Estate rankings, reinforcing its position as a top-tier legal practice in the Thames Valley region.

In addition, Teri Hunter, Managing Partner; Will Pearce, Corporate Partner; and Julia Ferguson, Commercial Property Partner were recognised as leading individuals in their fields.

Chambers and Partners conducts independent research with clients and peers to identify leading law firms and lawyers across the UK. Its rankings recognise legal expertise, commercial understanding and the quality of client service.

Chambers and Partners highlights Moorcrofts’ Corporate/M&A expertise, noting:

“Moorcrofts has expertise in a wide array of corporate matters, including restructuring, M&A, and private equity and venture capital investment. The firm is active in a range of sectors, working with clients from the technology, pharmaceutical, and consultancy industries. The team also advises multinational groups on complex international transactions.”

Clients also value the firm’s ability to combine legal expertise with a practical, commercially focused approach, stating:

“The key strength that distinguishes Moorcrofts from many other firms is its ability to combine high-quality legal expertise with genuinely commercial and practical advice. Rather than focusing solely on the legal position, the team takes the time to understand the client’s business objectives and works towards achieving the best overall outcome.”

Beyond its Corporate/M&A expertise, Moorcrofts excels in Technology law and Intellectual Property, as Chambers and Partners remarked: 

“Moorcrofts in Marlow enjoys a burgeoning reputation among clients in the data analytics and software sectors for advice on licensing agreements. The firm has additional expertise in data protection matters.”

“Moorcrofts is known for its dedicated technology practice with expertise in all forms of software licensing. The team offers niche expertise in open source technology, including software, data and hardware. It acts for technology vendors large and small, and also for IT-reliant corporate customers.”

Chambers and Partners also highlights the expertise of Moorcrofts’ Commercial Property team, commenting:

“Moorcrofts’ commercial property team undertake work for a diverse client base, ranging from start-ups and SMEs to mid-range multinationals, landowners and developers, primarily based in London or the Thames Valley. Moorcrofts displays particular expertise in lease negotiations, acquisitions and disposals, portfolio management, secured lending, corporate support and lease renewals.”

Teri Hunter, Managing Partner at Moorcrofts, commented:

“We are delighted that Chambers and Partners continues to recognise the expertise of our teams and the quality of service we provide to our clients. The continued recognition of our Corporate/M&A, Technology and Intellectual Property practices reflects the depth of specialist knowledge within the firm and the strength of our client relationships. We are also pleased to see our Commercial Property practice recognised in the rankings, reflecting the team’s commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused advice. We remain committed to building on these achievements and providing the highest standards of legal support to our clients.”

Moorcrofts is a boutique law firm focusing on corporate and contract law, technology, employment (including employee incentivisation), and commercial property, housing one of the largest corporate and technology teams in the Thames Valley and acting for some of the biggest names in the world.