2nd June 2026

Freeths reveals a record 97 promotions across the firm, building on a consistent trajectory of growth

Leading law firm Freeths has announced a record 97 promotions across the firm, including eight new partners, marking a significant year of expansion and...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
14th May 2026

Mills & Reeve advises on the sale of TFP Fertility to US private equity investor

Mills & Reeve has advised on the sale of leading international fertility services provider, TFP Fertility, to a US private equity investor.
Professional ServicesSolicitors
5th May 2026

Freeths backs next generation of female leaders through ongoing Women of the Year partnership

Leading law firm Freeths is continuing its support for the Women of the Year (WOTY) Awards 2026, as the search begins for women making...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
4th May 2026

B4 welcomes the renewed membership of Jenny Harvey Immigration

Jenny Harvey Immigration is a niche immigration law firm advising Oxfordshire-based businesses and individuals, with clients spanning the globe. Jenny has lived and worked...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
28th April 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force this Friday, 1 May 2026.

The Renters’ Rights Act, which is designed to give residential tenants better protection, comes into force on Friday and applies to both existing and...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
22nd April 2026

Freeths achieves Stonewall Proud Employer ‘Champion’ status marking commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion

Leading law firm Freeths has been awarded ‘Champion’ status in Stonewall’s Proud Employers accreditation, a recognition reserved for organisations demonstrating embedded, effective and continuously...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
21st April 2026

Devolution and Local Government Reform in Oxfordshire and beyond

Our final OBS2026 Impact Session focused on the future governance of Oxfordshire, bringing together business leaders, council officials and policymakers to explore opportunities for...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
21st April 2026

Mills & Reeve announces sponsorship of inaugural Ox Tech Week

Mills & Reeve has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural Ox Tech Week, taking place from 26 to 29 May, supporting a landmark event...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
7th April 2026

Freeths sets 2040 net zero pathway with release of first firm‑wide transition plan

Leading law firm Freeths has just published its first Net Zero Transition Plan, marking a major step forward in the firm’s long-term commitment to...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
9th February 2026

Freeths Spotlight: A Young Apprentice’s Path to a Career in Law

Freeths has been working with an outstanding legal apprentice who has shared her story about carving out a successful career in law via the...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
29th January 2026

Freeths advises G=mc² on significant investment from Mobeus Equity Partners

Freeths is pleased to announce that its Corporate team has advised G=mc², a fast growing, tech enabled brand strategy consultancy, on securing a transformative...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
21st January 2026

Freeths announces new Head of Agricultural Property in Oxford

Leading law firm Freeths has appointed Katherine Burge as its new Head of Agricultural Property in Oxford. Katherine succeeds Iain Davis, who is retiring...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
19th December 2025

End of 2025: Business reflections from Mills & Reeve

As we wrap up 2025, it's a good moment to pause and reflect on what's been an eventful year for Oxfordshire and to look...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
13th September 2023

Fast Growth Secrets: What tech founders wish they’d known about IP protection and navigating the transition from start-up to scale-up

Starting and growing a successful business is no easy feat. But it's even harder if you're trying to do it on your own. That's...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
24th August 2023

Seminar invitation – Data strategy: latest updates and horizon scanning on personal data regulation

Oxford | Date: Tuesday 19th September | Time: 9:30am -12:30pm | Venue: Worcester College, Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HB
Conference & EventsIT & CommsSolicitorsTech
1st June 2023

Trust in Digital Identities

The issue of digital identities is a hot topic within the UK technology sector and the government has introduced proposed legislation to tackle some...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
31st May 2023

Cybersecurity and NIS 2 – what does this mean for you?

Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2) came into force on 16 January 2023....
SolicitorsTechTechnology
29th May 2023

Wanting to export software and SaaS technology? Proper preparation will prevent poor performance

Assess the market It’s a trite point in some ways! Overseas markets can be difficult to access and exploit, even if you have a...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
27th May 2023

The Windsor Framework – what does it mean for life sciences?

For more than two years Northern Ireland has faced difficulties trading with the wider UK. The 2020 Northern Ireland Protocol established systems for trade...
ScienceSolicitors
26th May 2023

Draft guidance on how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements

The Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA) has recently published for consultation draft guidance as to how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements.
ScienceSolicitors
25th May 2023

Genetic Technology Act 2023 offers greater flexibility in agrifood innovation

A new approach to the use of precision genetic technology in plants and animals has recently been introduced in England. This will make is...
ScienceSolicitors
1st December 2022

Freeths appoints Chief Financial Officer as rapid growth continues

National leading law firm has appointed Gareth Jones as Chief Financial Officer to the Group. This follows another successful year for Freeths with increased...
FinanceSolicitors
7th October 2022

SUCCESS FOR BLAKE MORGAN’S THAMES VALLEY TEAM IN LATEST LEGAL 500 DIRECTORY

The prestigious Legal 500 UK Guide for 2023 has recognised Blake Morgan’s teams and leading individuals in the Thames Valley and beyond.  The highly-regarded...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
8th September 2022

New head of technology at Mills & Reeve bolsters technology sector offering

Partner Doug McDonald announced as new technology sector lead in a move that will further enhance the firm’s offering to clients. Doug is an...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
29th June 2022

Ambush Marketing: Create a Buzz Without Getting Stung

Events draw huge publicity and ambush marketing is a way of associating your brand with an event without being the official sponsor, but the...
Sales & MarketingSolicitors
7th March 2022

International Women’s Day

A hundred years ago the first women were being admitted as Solicitors. It was a huge milestone following the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919....
EDISolicitors
7th March 2022

The strength to succeed

If I asked you to describe an Ironman triathlete, I doubt that you would immediately think of me. A 53 year old woman...
EDISolicitors
24th February 2022

Freeths’ Life Sciences Webinars

Two upcoming webinars brought to you by Freeths on the topic of Life Sciences.
Conference & EventsFinanceSolicitors
21st February 2022

£2.6 million pre-seed funding for next generation virus diagnostic company OxDX

The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised OxDX on the completion of its spin-out from Oxford University and its £2.6 million pre-seed...
FinanceHealthSolicitorsTechTechnology
18th February 2022

New Leadership and Team Expansion for Freeths’ Highly Regarded Oxfordshire Private Client Practice

For 15 consecutive years Freeths' Trust, Estate and Tax lawyers have secured a Tier 1 ranking in the UK's leading legal directory, Chambers and...
AppointmentsSolicitors
13th January 2022

Essential Estate Planning: Chase de Vere & Freeths event

Join this event on Thursday 20th January, 6.30pm to 7.45pm, covering perhaps the biggest misconception about estate planning: That it is the sole preserve...
Conference & EventsPropertySolicitors
6th December 2021

Freeths Advises Centrica on investment in break-through hydrogen production technology

Freeths corporate team has advised its client, Centrica plc, on the acquisition of a minority stake in HiiROC Limited (“HiiROC”), the hydrogen production technology...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
1st December 2021

Corporate team advises on sale of AI spinout to Meltwater

The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised the selling shareholders of Oxford spin-out DeepReason.ai on its acquisition by leading media intelligence SaaS...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
25th November 2021

Blake Morgan signs up to The Law Society’s Women in Law Pledge

Leading law firm Blake Morgan has announced its commitment to The Law Society’s Women in Law Pledge. This joint initiative of The Law...
EDISolicitors
24th November 2021

Freeths Advises Zertus on Acquisition of Sun Valley

Freeths corporate team has advised its client, Zertus UK on the acquisition of The Sun Valley Nut Company “Sun Valley” from the Hacking family,...
ManufacturingSolicitors
24th November 2021

Construction law specialist boosts Shoosmiths real estate expertise

Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has strengthened its real estate division, one of the largest multi-disciplinary practices in the UK, with the appointment of...
Residential PropertySolicitors
18th November 2021

Freeths responds to continued high demand for new housing

As the latest results published by the country’s leading housebuilders point to the rebound which followed the initial lockdown turning into a sustained demand...
AppointmentsRecruitmentResidential PropertySolicitors
16th November 2021

More than just a storm in a Yorkshire teacup – Why banter can never be an excuse for racism

Yorkshire County Cricket Club (Yorkshire) has been in the headlines recently following serious allegations of institutional racism. These allegations come in the wake of...
EDIPeopleSolicitors
28th October 2021

Freeths Budget Comment

Whilst Autumn Budget 2021 announced a number of spending giveaways, it was relatively light on new tax measures. In particular, the much-feared increases to...
Business StrategySolicitors
28th October 2021

Blake Morgan Chair comments on 2021 autumn budget

Blake Morgan Chair, Kath Shimmin, comments on this afternoon's Budget announcement.
Business StrategyLocal GovernmentSolicitors
14th October 2021

Businesses Face The Costs of Low Menopause Awareness

Low awareness amongst employers about the menopause is causing thousands of women each year to be absent from work and to quit their jobs,...
EducationHealthSolicitors
22nd September 2021

Workers to gain right to request flexible working from first day

Following the news that staff in the UK are set to gain the right to request flexible working from the first day in a...
Community BuildingSolicitorsWorkplace Wellbeing
23rd August 2021

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...
Business StrategySolicitors
6th July 2021

Blake Morgan rewards 37 members of staff in latest round of promotions

Leading law firm Blake Morgan has promoted 37 lawyers and support staff across its offices in London, Wales, the Thames Valley and on the...
Community BuildingEDIRecruitmentSolicitors
28th June 2021

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.
Architectural DesignLeadershipSolicitors
14th June 2021

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,...
Business StrategySolicitors
28th May 2021

The WIPO Handbook on Key Contracts for Mobile Applications Released – Authored by Orcro Limited

Orcro Limited, in collaboration with its sister company, Moorcrofts LLP, has authored the newly published World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Handbook – Key Contracts...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
24th May 2021

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...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
17th May 2021

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.
ShopsSolicitors
7th May 2021

Award-winning specialist family law practice acquires further new talent during the last Lockdown

South Oxfordshire based Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP has acquired four additional members of the team the last three months to expand their growing...
RecruitmentSolicitors
11th March 2021

Coronavirus: Is the roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions a road to ruin for directors?

Directors of companies have been facing, and continue to face, extremely challenging circumstances due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The decisions...
HealthSolicitors
5th March 2021

Freeths complete record 43 deals in 28 days in run up to budget

The national corporate practice at national law firm, Freeths LLP, completed 43 major transactions, with values from £1m to over £40m, in the run...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyFinanceSolicitors
25th February 2021

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...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
24th February 2021

Freeths refreshes office portfolio

Over the past year, the move to agile working has been a great success for Freeths, and lockdown has shown our people do not...
Business ParksHealthOffice RefurbishmentSolicitorsWorkplace Wellbeing
15th February 2021

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...
HRSolicitors
22nd January 2021

A New Practical Guide to IT Law Released, Co-Authored by Andrew Katz

Renowned Technology Lawyer, expert speaker and author, Andrew Katz has co-authored the newly published book – A Practical Guide to IT Law, alongside his...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
18th January 2021

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...
Commercial PropertySolicitors
13th January 2021

Andrew Katz named as top 100 influencer in Open Hardware in the UK

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...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
11th January 2021

Moorcrofts LLP advises Skillweb.co.uk Ltd. on the sale of its Houndit business

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...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
1st July 2020

Freeths solicitors expands its real estate team with new hires

Freeths is delighted to announce it has recruited two property lawyers into its highly regarded Oxfordshire commercial property team.
RecruitmentSolicitors
22nd April 2020

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...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
6th April 2020

Coronavirus – Issues for businesses #3

As governments around the world continue to adopt new political and economic measures to deal with the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, people...
Business ServicesSolicitors
2nd December 2019

Blake Morgan climbs the ranks in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List!

The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers published on November 28th showcases leading organisations working across all strands of diversity.
EDISolicitors
15th November 2019

Santa’s helpers at local law firm blake morgan are calling again this year on oxford businesses to donate gifts

Last year the initiative raised almost 900 gifts to children nominated by Oxfordshire Social Services and West Berkshire Social Services as well as Children...
CharitiesSolicitors
15th February 2019

Paying it forward… or giving back to clients and our community

We’ve now been open for a busy four months. Unsurprisingly, setting up a new solicitors’ firm is hard work, and brings all sorts...
Business as a Force for GoodSolicitors
2nd February 2018

Blake Morgan Climbs the Ranks in Equality Index

Law firm Blake Morgan has been recognised for its commitment to supporting lesbian, gay, bi and trans employees with an improved ranking in the...
EDISolicitors
21st December 2017

Law firm’s Secret Santa initiative gives children a christmas present this year

A Secret Santa scheme run by Oxford law firm Blake Morgan, in collaboration with Social Services and Children Heard and Seen, a charity providing...
CharitiesSolicitors
16th November 2017

Blake Morgan recognised as a national Top 50 diversity champion

Leading law firm Blake Morgan has been cited in a highly-respected directory of UK employers that promote diversity in the workplace.
EDISolicitors

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