Moorcrofts LLP
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Moorcrofts is a boutique law firm focusing solely on corporate and contract law, tech law, employment and commercial property. It is very niche and intensely targeted to provide real expertise and in-depth experience in its chosen fields. Employing exceptional calibre of lawyers, Moorcrofts act for some of the biggest names around, and have an international clientele ranging from entrepreneurs to US stock-market listed companies. Based in the Thames Valley, gives clients easy access to its offices, whether based in London, Oxford, Maidenhead or Reading.
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Andrew Katz receives prestigious Law and Policy Award at OpenUK Awards...
Moorcrofts Head of Tech and IP and CEO of Orcro Limited, Andrew Katz received the esteemed Law and Policy category award at the fourth OpenUK Awards Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 20 November 2023, held at the House of Lords. The OpenUK Awards celebrate outstanding contributions within the Open Technology ecosystem across various sectors, […]
Exit Planning unveiled: strategies, preparation and alternative structures for a smooth...
Are you considering selling your business within the next five years?
Moorcrofts advises LPC Construction and Halo Hire on a restructure and...
Moorcrofts LLP has advised the continuing shareholders of LPC Construction Limited (“LPC”) and Halo Hire Limited (“Halo”) on a restructuring and partial exit.
Moorcrofts named finalist in The Lawyer Awards 2021
Leading Corporate and Technology Law firm, Moorcrofts LLP is delighted to announce that it has been named a finalist in The Lawyer Awards 2021, in the Boutique Firm of the Year category.
The study on the impact of open source software and hardware...
On Monday 6 September, the European Commission published the results of the study analysing the economic impact of Open Source Software (OSS) and Hardware (OSH) on the European economy.
Moorcrofts advises on sale of Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited
Moorcrofts LLP has advised the shareholders of Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited, the holding company of Pythagoras Communications Limited a leading UK technology company and Microsoft Gold Partner which provides professional services and solutions using technology platforms including Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, SharePoint and the Power Platform to Ernst & Young LLP.
Moorcrofts advises on management buy-out of Gravity Consulting Engineers
Moorcrofts LLP has advised Gravity Consulting Limited (“Gravity”), a well-established and experienced structural engineering consultancy firm, as part of a management buy-out.
Andrew Katz included in The Best Lawyers™ in the UK 2022...
Moorcrofts is delighted to announce its Joint Managing Partner and Head of Technology, Andrew Katz was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 10th Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in the UK 2022 in the field of Information Technology Law.
Moorcrofts advises MLL Telecom on secured revolving loan facility
Moorcrofts recently advised longstanding client, MLL Telecom Ltd. on a secured revolving loan facility of up to 12 million Canadian dollars by Canadian lender, 2130337 Ontario Inc.
The WIPO Handbook on Key Contracts for Mobile Applications Released –...
Orcro Limited, in collaboration with its sister company, Moorcrofts LLP, has authored the newly published World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Handbook – Key Contracts for Mobile Applications – a Developers Perspective.
Moorcrofts advises on merger of Electracom Projects and Trusol
Moorcrofts LLP has advised the shareholders of Ikan Projects Limited, the holding Company of Electracom Projects Limited, a long established company with over 15 years’ experience of designing and implementing building management systems and smart building solutions for blue chip clients and facilities companies on its merger with Trusol Limited, who provide bespoke IT & AV services.
Moorcrofts LLP advises Percival Menswear on growth capital investment
Moorcrofts advises Percival Menswear, a London-based contemporary menswear fashion brand, on a £3 million growth capital investment by growth capital investor VGC Partners.
Moorcrofts strengthen its corporate team
Leading corporate and technology law firm, Moorcrofts, has strengthened its corporate team in the Thames Valley, having promoted Kate Prentis to Senior Associate and Adam Forder to Associate. Trainee Heather Stewart also qualified as a lawyer during the financial year bringing the total number of lawyers in the corporate team to 11.
Moorcrofts advises on management buy-out of Plastor Limited
Moorcrofts LLP has advised Plastor Limited, a leading UK supplier of plastic containers, as part of a management buy-out.
Moorcrofts lead sale of Enable Business Solutions to Pinnacle
Moorcrofts has advised Enable Business Solutions Limited, the leading provider of software solutions to the professional services sector, on the sale of the company to global legal technology consultancy, Pinnacle.
Moorcrofts advises XCD on multi-million pound investment in the Company
Moorcrofts corporate team has advised XCD HR Limited (“XCD”) on a c.£2m investment in Bristol-based XCD, the provider of the UK’s only HR and Net Payroll solution on the Salesforce platform.
A New Practical Guide to IT Law Released, Co-Authored by Andrew...
Renowned Technology Lawyer, expert speaker and author, Andrew Katz has co-authored the newly published book – A Practical Guide to IT Law, alongside his colleagues in the Technology Team at Moorcrofts.
Commercial Property Lawyer Joins Moorcrofts
Moorcrofts has bolstered its Commercial Property team with the appointment of highly regarded lawyer Fionnuala Woods, who has joined the firm to meet the needs of its expanding workload and increasing client base.
Andrew Katz named as top 100 influencer in Open Hardware in...
Moorcroft’s Joint Managing Partner and Head of Technology, Andrew Katz has been named on OpenUK’s Inaugural New Year’s Honours List for his contribution to Open Hardware.
Moorcrofts LLP advises Skillweb.co.uk Ltd. on the sale of its Houndit...
Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised Skillweb.co.uk Ltd. (Skillweb), a leading UK based software development and solutions company, on the sale of its “Houndit” business to Escher Software Services UK Limited (part of Hanover Investors private equity group).
B4 Professional Services Day
It’s B4 Professional Services Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
Orcro Launches OpenChain Certification
Orcro Limited becomes the UK’s first accredited provider of ISO/IEC 5230:2020 compliance certifications.
B4 Professional Services Day
It’s Professional Services Day at B4 so we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
Survey launched to improve ContrAI: the app which will transform contract...
Corporate and Technology Law Firm, Moorcrofts has launched a new online survey to help understand the needs of professionals dealing with commercial contracts, to ensure the contract management and drafting app – ContrAI – which is being developed by Moorcrofts, not only meets the requirements but exceeds the expectations of those in industry, who are directly experiencing the existing difficulties with the management of contracts.
Moorcrofts advises The Hive on sale and purchase of majority shareholding...
Moorcrofts LLP has advised Hive Ventures Limited on the sale of the controlling interest of shares in the capital of The Hive, from the Johnson family to Neil Clark.
The Legal 500 rank Moorcrofts ‘Tier 1’ firm for corporate and...
Corporate Law firm, Moorcrofts, has earned the top ‘Tier 1 ranking’ among all corporate and commercial law firms in the South East: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx region by leading industry directory, The Legal 500 UK 2021 edition.
Public preview of ContrAI: the Moorcrofts contract automation suite
Moorcrofts is running tech preview sessions of ContrAI, its newly developed contract drafting, negotiation and management suite.
Moorcrofts get in their stride for virtual walk in aid of...
Moorcrofts employees are set to undertake the challenge of a virtual walk to raise funds for its charity partner, SpecialEffect, to coincide with SpecialEffect’s ‘One Special Day’.
Moorcrofts Corporate Law Firm Launch Legal Podcast
Corporate Law Firm, Moorcrofts is launching its own legal podcast – Moorcrofts Means Business, which will see its partners and highly regarded lawyers, as well as a range of industry leaders discuss legal topics to help companies run their businesses as efficiently as possible.
As part of OpenUK, Andrew Katz collaborates with the European Commission...
As part of the OpenUK Legal and Policy Committee, Andrew Katz, Moorcrofts Joint Managing Partner and Head of Technology, in association with other lawyers and law firms involved in the committee, has collaborated with the European Commission to advise on the UK section of the EU’s Open Source Software Country Intelligence Report produced by OSOR.
OpenChain UK Work Group Launches in July
The OpenChain Work Group is being launched in the UK with its first meeting taking place virtually on 23 July from 14:00 – 17:00 BST.
Moorcrofts secure grant for sensitive information App
Specialist Corporate and Technology Law Firm, Moorcrofts, has secured a five-figure sum from the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet programme to research and develop an open source app that can be used to search for and identify sensitive data in documents and then offer the user a variety of options, such as effectively redacting and deleting the information or displacing it into a separate document.
Easing the strain: UK Government announces a proposed relaxation to insolvency...
Relaxing the insolvency laws. The UK Government has announced that it will introduce new measures to support businesses under pressure as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Moorcrofts strengthen its corporate team with new partner appointment
Specialist Corporate and Technology Law Firm, Moorcrofts, has strengthened its corporate team as senior associate, Nicola Bennett, becomes partner.
COVID-19 The implications for commercial Landlords and Tenants
As the Government’s plans to control the spread of COVID-19 continue to evolve, with remote working and the closure of pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops, Moorcrofts commercial property look at some of the implications for Landlords and Tenants of commercial premises and some of the options available to those parties to mitigate the current financial pressures.
Entrepreneurs’ relief remains, just.
Rishni Sunak, the Chancellor, today announced a number of measures, he says, to support the UK economy both long term and in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Moorcrofts advises Angel & Rocket Limited on cross border investment
Moorcrofts LLP has recently advised Angel & Rocket Limited (“A&R”) on the company’s investment round by an Indian fashion conglomerate.
Andrew Katz appointed to advise on council code sharing project
Andrew Katz, CEO and Head of Tech and IP at Moorcrofts has been appointed to advise on the licensing of an MHCLG funded project to help councils share code and data using Drupal.
Andrew Katz to lead Open Hardware section in the upcoming EU...
Moorcrofts CEO and Head of Tech and IP, Andrew Katz has been named the expert to lead the Open Hardware section of the contract awarded to OpenForum Europe and Fraunhofer ISI to conduct the study on the impact of Open Source Software and Hardware on technological independence, competitiveness and innovation in the EU economy.
Moorcrofts advises LHi Group Limited on sale of Energy Jobline Limited
Moorcrofts LLP has advised LHi Group Limited (“LHI”) on the sale of its subsidiary, Energy Jobline Limited (“EJL”), to ConnectIn Group Limited (“ConnectIn”).
Andrew Katz named as General Counsel to the new OpenUK Board
Andrew Katz, CEO and Head of Tech and IP at Moorcrofts has been named General Counsel to the new OpenUK Board, which was officially formed this month following a meeting in central London.
Employment Law Don’t be an April fool
At this time of the year, many organisations will be looking ahead to what 2020 has in store for them. In terms of workforce issues, whilst we won’t see any seismic shifts in employment law (subject of course to Brexit and the outcome of the General Election), there are still a number of changes that employers need to prepare for which are coming into effect on 6 April 2020.
Moorcrofts LLP advises on sale of a controlling interest in Hygiene...
Law firm Moorcrofts LLP has advised Steve Bailey on the sale of his controlling interest in Hygiene Group Limited, a leading industrial cleaning services provider, as part of a management buy-out.
Moorcrofts help secure letting to NFU Mutual Insurance Society in Marlow
Moorcrofts commercial property team has advised the landlords on a local letting on West Street, Marlow to prestigious new tenants, The NFU Mutual Insurance Society Ltd.
Moorcrofts named finalist in the British Legal Awards 2019
Moorcrofts Corporate Law is delighted to announce that it is a finalist in the British Legal Awards 2019, in the Boutique Law Firm of the Year category.
Moorcrofts LLP strengthen its rankings in Legal 500 UK
Corporate Law firm, Moorcrofts, has been named as one of the top tier law firms in the region by leading industry directory, The Legal 500 UK edition.
Moorcrofts appoints SpecialEffect as its charity of the year
Leading Corporate Law Firm, Moorcrofts has announced SpecialEffect as its charity of the year.
Moorcrofts advises Videalert on sale to Marston Holdings
Moorcrofts LLP has advised the shareholders of Videalert Development Limited, a leading supplier of intelligent traffic management and enforcement solutions to local authorities on the sale of Videalert Development Limited to Marston Holdings Limited, the UK’s largest transportation and enforcement services group.
Moorcrofts secure six-figure grant for ground breaking AI project
Corporate law firm, Moorcrofts in partnership with Oxford Brookes University have secured six-figures of government funding to research the development of a legal contract management system that uses Artificial Intelligence to simplify the process, allowing individuals and organisations of all sizes, to access legal services.
Moorcrofts strengthen its partnership with two new appointments
Rapidly growing Thames Valley based, corporate law firm, Moorcrofts, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two new Partners – Julia Ferguson, Commercial Property Partner and Tim Astley, Tech and IP Partner.
Moorcrofts LLP advises on sale of a controlling interest in Levelise...
Moorcrofts advises the founder shareholders of Levelise Limited on a sale of a controlling interest in the company to Social Energy Limited.
Moorcrofts advises MRIB Group on acquisition of chartered insurance firm in...
Moorcrofts LLP has advised MRIB Group (“MRIB”) on the group’s acquisition of a specialist and chartered insurance broker for the UK’s health and fitness sectors, Independents Insurance (“Independents”).
Moorcrofts LLP advises on restructuring of the Harlow Group
Leading Thames Valley Corporate Law Firm, Moorcrofts has advised the Harlow Group on a corporate restructuring.
Moorcrofts LLP advises Riwal UK Limited as it prepares to open...
Leading Thames Valley Law Firm, Moorcrofts’ commercial property team are advising Riwal UK Limited (Riwal UK) as it prepares to open a major new depot for London and the M1 corridor.
Legal 500 Ranking Success for Moorcrofts LLP
Corporate Law firm, Moorcrofts, is celebrating after being named one of the top tier law firms in the region by leading industry directory, The Legal 500 UK edition.
Mind the Gap – are we moving closer to true gender...
HR professionals, senior managers and business owners are invited to a seminar on recruiting and retaining women in leadership and management roles hosted by Thames Valley law firm Moorcrofts in collaboration with Change Gear.
Moorcrofts LLP assists B2M Solutions to achieve OpenChain conformance
Law Firm Moorcrofts LLP in conjunction with its sister company Orcro Ltd has guided B2M Solutions through the OpenChain conformance process to meet the specifications and achieve the standard.
Moorcrofts advises market research business, MMR, on acquisition of Ideal Insight
Moorcrofts LLP has advised Mathematical Market Research Limited (“MMR”) on the company’s recent acquisition of creative video and visual design agency, Ideal Insight.
Moorcrofts LLP advises Big Sky on strategic purchase of London photographic...
Law Firm Moorcrofts’ corporate, commercial property and employment teams have advised Big Sky Partnership Limited (“Big Sky”) on the strategic purchase of the business of ProVision Studios, comprising of two photographic studios, adding to their portfolio of unique spaces for premium content creation.
Moorcrofts named finalists in women in business awards
Moorcrofts Corporate Law is delighted to announce that it is a finalist in two categories in the prestigious Women in Business Awards 2018
Moorcrofts advises technology company, Flexion Mobile Plc, on NASDAQ listing
Moorcrofts LLP has advised Flexion Mobile Plc on the company’s re-registration as a public company and its listing on the NASDAQ First North market.
Moorcrofts bolster its senior corporate team to meet rising demand
Nicola Bennett has joined Moorcrofts as a senior associate in the corporate team to meet the needs of the firm’s expanding work load and increasing client base. The team, headed up by renowned corporate partner Teri Hunter is now 11 strong, including 4 partners.
Moorcrofts LLP advises ex-Gurkha founded, and community owned, utility company on...
Law Firm Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised Gnergy Holdings Limited (“GnERGY”) on a £2million community investment round.
Moorcrofts strengthen its corporate team with new partner appointment
Moorcrofts is delighted to announce a new senior appointment in its corporate team, as associate Will Pearce becomes partner.
A New Book for Open Source Specialists Released
Renowned Open Source Lawyer, expert speaker and author, Andrew Katz has co-authored a chapter in the newly published book, entitled Corporate and Global Standardization Initiatives in Contemporary Society.
Moorcrofts appoint UK’s leading specialist in data management and compliance work
One of the UK’s leading specialists in data management and compliance has been appointed by Moorcrofts LLP, to head its new compliance division – Orcro Compliance Services.
Moorcrofts advises leading recruitment firm and recruitment software provider, Endorsed Group...
Moorcrofts were instructed by leading recruitment firm and recruitment software provider, Endorsed Group Limited, on a multimillion pound corporate reorganisation and merger of the Chapman Black and Elliot Browne Groups.
Moorcrofts LLP advise ‘The Standing CT Company Limited’ on Crowdfunding Investment
Law Firm Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised The Standing CT Company Limited (“Standing CT”) on a crowdfunding investment round through the SEEDRS crowdfunding platform.
Moorcrofts LLP advises on Mintec sale
Moorcrofts recently advised the vendor shareholders of Mintec Limited, the leading provider of global pricing data and intelligence for non-traded food ingredients, on the sale of the company as part of a management buy-out which was supported by Synova Capital.
Moorcrofts LLP reaffirms its position in Chambers and Partners as a...
Corporate law firm, Moorcrofts is celebrating after being recommended for its outstanding expertise by one of the most influential legal directories, Chambers & Partners UK.
Moorcrofts advise Conduit Mead on multi-million-pound corporate reorganisation
Law Firm Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised the Conduit Mead Company Limited (“Conduit Mead”) on the multi-million-pound corporate reorganisation of its various business interests and assets.
L500 Ranking Success for Moorcrofts LLP
Corporate Law firm, Moorcrofts, is celebrating after being named one of the top tier law firms in the region by leading industry directory, The Legal 500 UK edition.