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.
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Coronavirus – Issues for businesses #1
During this extraordinary time of global uncertainty political and economic measures are being introduced on a daily basis that will affect how we live and work in the short and medium term.
COVID-19: who bears the contractual risk for construction project delivery?
The ultimate trajectory of COVID-19 in the uk remains uncertain, at the time of writing, the government anticipates it will “spread in a significant way” – and supply chain issues look set to extend well beyond panic buying of hand sanitiser and toilet roll.
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.
Leading dealmaker joins Thames Valley Corporate Team
The corporate team at Blake Morgan has cemented its ambitious growth strategy in the Thames Valley with the appointment of Mary Pears.
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.
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.
Blake Morgan appoints new property partner
The Thames Valley offices of leading national law firm Blake Morgan are continuing to drive forward the growth of their successful real estate practice in the region with the appointment of Rob Lynch.
A Little Freethinking Delivers Results
It has been another successful year for Oxford’s freethinking law firm, Freeths. Over the past year the firm continued investing in its legal teams with the recruitment of 9 additional lawyers to help meet demand for legal advice and support from businesses and private individuals in Oxfordshire.
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.
Ensuring a robust start for Oxford businesses in 2020
Oxford-based law firm Blake Morgan discusses key issues affecting businesses in the region and offers advice on how to ensure a robust start to 2020.
Blake Morgan climbs the ranks in The Inclusive Top 50 UK...
The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers published on November 28th showcases leading organisations working across all strands of diversity.
Tech law practice moves to Howbery Park
Anderson Law LLP, a leading intellectual property (IP) firm providing expert legal advice to businesses and research communities, has established new offices at Howbery Business Park.
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 of surprises, and challenges!
Oxford’s leading law firm is acknowledged as a UK ‘Top Tier’...
Freeths Solicitors has received stellar reviews in this year’s publication of the UK’s leading legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. In addition, The Times has commended Freeths for inheritance and succession (private client) and family law in their recently published Best Law Firms 2019 supplement. Freeths are one of only 24 firms in the country to be commended in these areas of work.