Business Details
Expert Legal Solutions for Businesses
Moorcrofts LLP is a Legal 500-recognised law firm with over two decades of experience delivering pragmatic legal solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our expertise spans corporate law, technology law, employment law, and commercial property law, supported by a team of specialists based in the Thames Valley and London. We prioritise long-term client relationships, offering direct partner contact, flexible billing arrangements, and tailored advice grounded in commercial understanding.Our international network enables seamless cross-border collaboration, while our focus on innovation and client-centric service has earned recognition in Chambers and Partners 2026. With a proven track record in complex transactions, compliance, and dispute resolution, we combine technical excellence with approachable professionalism to help clients navigate legal challenges and capitalise on opportunities.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Technology Law
Intellectual Property
Commercial Property Law
Employment Law
Compliance
Secured Lending
Legal Deal Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in corporate and technology law
- Our team provides direct partner contact and tailored legal strategies
- Recognised in Chambers and Partners 2026 for excellence in Corporate/M&A
- Flexible billing arrangements to suit client requirements
- International network covering 20+ jurisdictions worldwide
Associations and certifications
- Chambers and Partners
- Legal 500
What people say
Exceptional expertise
Responsive and customer focused
Smooth and efficient process
Problem-solving approach
Deep understanding of business needs
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law services cover company formations, mergers and acquisitions, and share capital reorganisations. We provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and transactional matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Clients benefit from our commercial approach to complex deals, particularly in cross-border transactions and technology sector work.
Technology Law
Specialist technology law advice includes software and hardware contracts, IP protection, and open source licence analysis. We support tech businesses with data compliance, digital transformation projects, and cloud service agreements. Our team combines legal expertise with technical understanding to address emerging challenges in the digital economy.
Commercial Property Law
We handle commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations. Our services cover MEES compliance, property development agreements, and portfolio management. Clients receive practical advice on property-related legal issues, with particular experience in mixed-use developments and retail sector properties.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises on contracts, disciplinary procedures, and compliance with employment regulations. We provide support for restructuring, redundancy processes, and dispute resolution. Clients value our proactive approach to mitigating legal risks while maintaining positive workplace relationships.
Intellectual Property
We offer comprehensive IP protection strategies including trademark registration, patent management, and copyright enforcement. Our services cover IP due diligence for transactions, licensing agreements, and dispute resolution. Clients benefit from our specialist knowledge in technology-related IP matters and global IP portfolio management.
People
Teri Hunter
Partner
With over 20 years' experience in corporate transactions, Teri Hunter specialises in M&A and technology law. Recognised in Chambers 2026, she has led complex deals for clients including William Hill and GOSS. Her pragmatic approach combines legal expertise with commercial awareness.
Julia Ferguson
Partner
Commercial property specialist Julia Ferguson advises on high-value transactions and lease negotiations. She has particular expertise in MEES compliance and retail sector properties. Clients praise her ability to simplify complex legal issues into practical business solutions.
Barry Maytum
Partner
Barry Maytum focuses on technology law and data compliance. With a background in software licensing, he advises clients on IP protection and digital transformation projects. His work spans international jurisdictions and emerging tech sectors.
Joe Hughes
Partner
Employment law expert Joe Hughes provides strategic HR advice to national and international businesses. He specialises in restructuring, compliance, and dispute resolution, with a focus on minimising legal risks while maintaining operational efficiency.
William Pearce
Partner
Will Pearce leads secured lending transactions and corporate finance matters. With experience in banking and insolvency law, he advises lenders and borrowers on complex financing arrangements, including deals involving distressed assets and technology sector collateral.
Questions
What areas of law does Moorcrofts specialise in?
We focus on corporate law, technology law, commercial property law, and employment law, with additional expertise in intellectual property, compliance, and secured lending transactions.
How experienced is Moorcrofts' legal team?
Our lawyers have decades of combined experience, with specialists recognised in Chambers and Legal 500. Partners like Teri Hunter have led complex transactions for major corporations.
Does Moorcrofts handle international legal matters?
Yes, we work with firms in 20+ jurisdictions and have handled cross-border transactions in Europe, North America, and Asia, supported by our global network of legal partners.
What billing options are available?
We offer monthly billing, retainers, per-matter fees, and fixed pricing for specific services, tailoring arrangements to meet each client's financial and operational requirements.
How does Moorcrofts approach client communication?
We provide direct partner contact, regular updates, and clear explanations of legal issues, ensuring clients understand their options and decisions throughout the process.
What industries does Moorcrofts work with?
We serve technology firms, property developers, financial institutions, and multinational corporations, with particular strength in sectors requiring complex legal and commercial solutions.
