Moorcrofts has once again been recognised as a leading law firm in the prestigious Chambers and Partners 2026 guide. The firm was highlighted for its exceptional expertise in Corporate/M&A, Technology and Intellectual Property (IP), 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 the UK’s most outstanding law firms. The 2026 guide commends Moorcrofts for its industry-leading approach and commitment to excellence, 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 have praised Moorcrofts for its responsiveness, commercial insight, and consistently high service levels:

“The team has the horizontal ability to advise on different disciplines. They are an excellent team, and they work with you, not against you.”

“Moorcrofts’ team have a tremendous amount of experience and expertise, and they add commercial value to the transaction.”

“All those involved were very professional and courteous at all times. Each department had a very unique skill set and knowledge, which made the company perfect to carry out our requirements.”

“To use a modern phrase, this firm is ‘on it’. Nothing our company does in terms of its work and customer base is simple. Moorcrofts’ advice fits with the customer’s environment.”

“We managed to achieve a valuation beyond our expectations, and Moorcrofts were a part of the team that helped us achieve our goal.”

 

Beyond its M&A strengths, 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.”

Teri Hunter, Managing Partner at Moorcrofts, commented:

“We are delighted that Chambers and Partners continue to recognise our performance as a leading law firm in the Thames Valley. We are especially pleased to see Will Pearce ranked for the first time, a recognition that is richly deserved. This acknowledgment from Chambers and Partners highlights the dedication, expertise, and client-focused service our teams provide. We remain committed to delivering top-tier legal support to all 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.