Albion Hotel bought by A2K Leisure for undisclosed sum
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Deals worth £777 million were completed in 2022, with the corporate team advising on almost two deals a week over…
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Moore Barlow lawyers recognised in Spear’s 500 2023 directory
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Moore Barlow launches new divorce model for separating couples following increased demand
Southeast law firm Moore Barlow has announced the launch of a new service that encourages separating couples to work together…
Solent sailing regatta hits £1 million charity donations milestone
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Moore Barlow have been widely recognised in Legal 500, the UK’s leading guide to law firms, ranking 11 of our…
Over £50,000 raised for charity at the Moore Barlow Silicon Cup Regatta 2022.
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Moore Barlow unveils brand refresh following solid financial growth
Moore Barlow has unveiled a major brand refresh as it looks to capitalise on a period of sustained financial growth.
The…
Manor royal site redevelopment sold in £47.7 million deal
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The Moore Barlow Silicon Cup Regatta continues to raise funds for charity
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A brief guide to commercial dispute resolution
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Moore Barlow commended as a top law firm for high-net-worth individuals
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Cellpath bought by US medical manufacturer
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Management buyout for Gosport-based firm Limburn Boiler & Heating Services
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IT company completes management buyout as it aims to double turnover
Moore Barlow has advised on a management buyout of Online Support, an award-winning IT managed service provider, as it embarks…
Deluge of big money divorces expected when no-fault divorce lands
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Gosport-Headquartered business completes management buyout
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Risk-averse high-earning Brits aren’t buying into the NFT hype
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Moore Barlow lawyers recognised in 2022 Spear’s 500 publication
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Victoria Seager, a nurse from Hampshire who suffered brain damage after a white transit van drove into her stationary vehicle,…
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Divorce Day: Almost half of wealthy people plan to separate from their partner
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The benefits of appointing professional executors and making a valid will
When making a Will, deciding who to appoint as an executor is extremely important. The executor is the person or…
Evie Toombes wins landmark lawsuit
Evie Toombes wins landmark lawsuit against mother’s doctor for incorrect pre-conception advice.
In a legal case started by her parents…
Local Olympic hopeful gets sponsorship from Moore Barlow
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Considering gifts and inheritance tax
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Long Covid and disability discrimination: advice for employers
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Employers, ensure you meet the legal requirements when hiring
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Moore Barlow named as one of the top 200 law firms in the UK in The Times Best Law Firms 2022 list
Moore Barlow has been recognised as a leading law firm within the UK by once again being named in The…
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We all place our trust in doctors, nurses and other health professionals when we become ill or require health care,…
Chambers and Partners 2022 – top rankings for Moore Barlow
Moore Barlow have been widely recognised in the UK’s leading guide to law firms, Chambers and Partners, achieving recognition for…
Landmark Court of Appeal ruling allows claimant to recover a ‘success fee’ as part of an award from father’s estate
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Denise Deakin: 1962-2021
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Denise…
Moore Barlow walk a marathon in support of Smile4Wessex
A group of dedicated Moore Barlow staff members recently took part in a 26.2 mile walk along the picturesque Clarendon…
Cheltenham 2021 under the microscope with Callum Helliwell
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The Rural Team at Moore Barlow acts…
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Statutory registers: helping our client avoid pitfalls during the sale of a company
Moore Barlow recently acted on a substantial transaction relating to the sale of the majority of the share capital in…
What is the legal status of cryptocurrency in the UK?
What is cryptocurrency?
In short, cryptocurrency is a virtual currency which is recorded on a digital ‘ledger’. Cryptocurrency relies on…
Unfair health and safety related dismissal – Mr B Gibson v Lothian Leisure
Mr B Gibson v Lothian Leisure background
Like many businesses, Lothian Leisure faced issues when lockdown hit during March 2020.…
Department for Work and Pensions faced with £87.9m tax bill
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced a tax bill of £87.9 million, to cover missed tax and…
The Online Safety Bill: is the proposed law too drastic?
With the best of intentions, the government has now published the draft Online Safety Bill (OSB). It is designed to…
Guide to medical negligence claims
When we’re unwell, we are used to placing our trust in doctors, nurses and other health professionals. However, occasionally things…
Same sex parenting and child law and alternative family structures
Same sex parenting and child law
When it comes to having a child with your same sex partner, there are…
Imposter syndrome in the legal profession and how it impacts your career
What is imposter syndrome?
To put it simply, imposter syndrome is the experience of feeling like a phony—you feel as…
Alta Fixsler: European court of human rights rejects appeal to keep young girl on life support
A UK hospital may withdraw life-saving medical support from a seriously ill child after the European Court of Human Rights…
Moore Barlow commended as a top law firm for HNW individuals
Moore Barlow is proud to announce that we have been ranked in Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2021, reflecting the…
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Trevor Sterling makes history as first black senior partner at UK Top 100 law firm
Moore Barlow has today announced the election of Trevor Sterling as the firm’s new senior partner, which sees him become…
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In the on-going Uber drivers’ case, the recent landmark decision of the Supreme Court has changed the approach that Employment…
Low pay commission publishes non-compliance and enforcement report
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has published its fourth standalone report: Non-compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage 2021.…
Right to work checks are being extended until 31 August 2021
Employers must ensure that every employee has the right to work in the UK. Right to work checks must be…
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Webinar: Intellectual property and artificial intelligence
As the worlds of business and technology continue to collide, spurred on by all the developments due to COVID-19, Moore…
A safer Internet of Things? Risks and future cybersecurity laws
As the technology sector matures, the risks that attach to personal computing are now more manageable. The market for all…
Moore Barlow advises BANAIR (Holdings) on its acquisition of Bright Structures Limited
BANAIR is a growing UK based engineering group with manufacturing in the UK and Poland, and sales markets mainly in…
Webinar: Business contracts and technology
Moore Barlow’s Commercial & Technology law held a webinar on important recent legal developments affecting the drafting and negotiation of…
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This webinar will give an overview of the considerations that employers need to give to work from home set-ups on…
Webinar: Funding and exploiting your company’s innovation and IP rights
It is estimated that for most SME’s more than 50% of their value resides in intellectual property or other intangibles.…
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Delayed diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis led to total sight loss
Moore Barlow’s Clinical Negligence team helped to secure compensation for a woman who lost her sight after delays in diagnosing…
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Mental capacity is having the ability to make a decision, such as: what to wear; whether to have surgery or…
Farmers, mind your head
In 1964 Bob Dylan sang ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ and today this song holds particularly true for rural life…
Navigating the business visitor rules
With the free movement of people from Europe no longer possible following the end of the Brexit transition period, and…
Moore Barlow advises Brooklyn Vendor Assurance in £1.8m deal
Moore Barlow has advised the fast-growing technology company, Brooklyn Vendor Assurance, in a deal that sees it secure £1.8m seed…
Webinar: Emerging from lockdown and how to manage the return to the workplace
As the UK continues to progress along the government’s roadmap towards the end of restrictions, many employers are turning their…
Webinar: Everyone’s Invited: peer-on-peer abuse
The Everyone’s Invited movement is but the latest spotlight to fall on safeguarding in schools.
The list of allegations seems…
Moore Barlow secures modular home developer BoKlok UK as new client
BoKlok UK, the sustainable, quality affordable home provider, has appointed law firm Moore Barlow as its exclusive conveyancing solicitors for…
Moore Barlow’s corporate team completes deals worth £830M in record-breaking run
Team completes one deal a week in the run up to the 2020/21 tax year end
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Court of appeal judgment clarifies legality of undisclosed broker commissions
The ruling In Wood v Commercial First Business Ltd & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 471provides ‘much-needed clarity’ to the lending…
Company Takeovers
Supporting businesses in their TUPE responsibilities as they conduct company takeovers
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Supporting businesses to protect their interests in the event of team moves
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Supporting businesses in their TUPE responsibilities
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Supporting businesses in their TUPE responsibilities as they merge with or acquire another business
Merging with another business, or acquiring…
Webinar: Looking back going forward: an employment law update
At the beginning of 2020 the focus of Employment Lawyers and HR professionals was on the impact of Brexit on…
A guide to personal injury trusts
Clients who suffer personal injuries and are awarded compensation are often advised to set up what is known as a…
Moore Barlow advises Thirdspace on strategic deal with TIG
Deal creates the UK’s Leading Advanced Digital MSP
Moore Barlow has advised ThirdSpace, the UK’s leading professional services provider of…
Mental Health, section 117 aftercare
If you have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983 then you may be entitled to free aftercare when…
Key areas of due diligence to focus on when preparing your company for sale
Selling your business is not easy. However, if pre-transaction due diligence is properly conducted, not only does it make the…
Key areas of a sale agreement
A share purchase/sale agreement (“SPA”) is the principal document entered into between Buyer(s) and Seller(s) when negotiating the sale and…
Gender pay gap reporting
Last year, enforcement of gender pay gap reporting was suspended due to Covid and many firms chose not to submit…
Is grievance procedure proof of contract?
In Gordon v J & D Pierce (Contracts) Limited, a man’s claim for unfair dismissal was refused because an employment…
Recruiting overseas workers in 2021
Recruiting workers from overseas, whether from the EU or further afield, requires employers to navigate the UK’s immigration rules. For…
Compensation for an eight-year delay in receiving treatment for haemochromatosis
Mr M suffered a delay in the treatment of his hereditary haemochromatosis (HH), a condition which leads to excess iron…
Where does the end of the Brexit transition period leave IP rights owners in the UK?
It is welcome news that the UK has finally secured a reasonably comprehensive Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with the…
Due diligence considerations in relation to the Government’s CBILS and BBLS
As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the British Government introduced state backed loan facilities schemes. The schemes are…
Moore Barlow managing partner recognised for game-changing merger
Ed Whittington, managing partner of law firm, Moore Barlow, has been recognised as one of the legal industry’s leading figures…
Webinar: Guiding charities through meeting protocols and how to efficiently conduct business
Meetings are a fact of life when it comes to running a charity. The way a charity is structured will…
Seven figure settlement for cyclist following a road traffic collision
Our serious injury solicitors took over conduct of a case that was previously being dealt with by another law firm,…
Webinar: Duties and responsibilities of charity trustees’ – what does good governance look like?
It has never been more important for charity trustees to understand the nature of their role and what is required…
Webinar: Strategic Planning for 2021 – how should charities approach restructures and redundancies?
Given the unprecedented financial challenges of 2020 and the impending end of the extended furlough scheme, many charities are actively…
Webinar: Independent schools – Strategic planning for the challenges of 2021
After one of the most challenging years in recent memory, strategic planning for the year to come has never been…
Landmark judgement gives children the right to claim for clinical negligence for advice given pre-conception
Historic judgement gives children injured by negligent advice affecting a parent’s ability to have a healthy child the right to…
A holiday fit for a queen
In November 2020, the Government announced an extra bank holiday for June 2022 in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.…
Webinar: Beware the automatic unfair dismissal
Many employers are having to make changes to their business, including restructuring and redundancy programmes. In doing so, it is…
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Looking after our history
There is something about an English historic house that captures our imagination. We are steeped in…
Helping entrepreneurs achieve their objectives
Being entrepreneurial means different things to different people, but to us here at Moore Barlow, we know it means being…
What does Brexit mean for your workforce?
The end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 means your business should be taking preparatory steps now to…
Agency merger strengthens Moore Barlow’s position in the recruitment sector
Two of the UK’s leading hospitality recruitment agencies have merged and will form part of the UK’s largest specialist hospitality…
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 – What it means for shareholders?
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act purpose aims to provide temporary flexibility due to COVID-19 for companies and other legal…
Moore Barlow acts on MBO of the Serocor Group
Moore Barlow has advised the management team in their successful management buyout of the Serocor Group, the leading £100m+ turnover…
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They never judge, they never give up, they make things work.A diabetic’s view of the care the nurses provide
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Moore Barlow proud to launch Major Trauma Group
New national service will assist people affected by major trauma and raise awareness of issues faced by patientsNHS funding for…
Moore Barlow has been named as one of the top 200 law firms in the UK in The Times Best Law Firms 2021 list
Commended this year for its work in Family and Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence*, Moore Barlow’s merger in May was applauded as…
Government support for jobs and the self-employed is extended into 2021
The government has just announced further extensions to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme,…
Moore Barlow partner authors new definitive legal guide to farming partnerships
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow today announces that partner Philip Whitcomb has authored a new book which is…
Update to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
SEISS has been extended for a further six months, with two grants available covering each three month period. In order…
Commercial property and development
At Moore Barlow, property is at the core of what we do. Our expert lawyers work collaboratively across anetwork of…
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Moore Barlow supports Make a Will Fortnight with Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
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Moore Barlow spotlights hidden Covid-19 victims on ITV London news
Moore Barlow Partner and Head of Major Trauma Service, Trevor Sterling, along with clients, Hannah and Mostafiz McWann, have told…
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Tax relief for heroes: is the Government finally recognising our forces’ sacrifices
With Remembrance Day coming up in the 75th year after the end of World War II, a year which has…
Moore Barlow receives top rankings in Chambers & Partners UK 2021 guide
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in Chambers & Partner UK 2021 rankings, one of…
Moore Barlow raises £1,100 for YMCA and homelessness charities
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow is proud to announce its recent participation in the YMCA Sleep Easy challenge,…
Lasting Powers of Attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows a person to give another person or persons,…
The privacy shield is illegal
On 16 July, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that the mechanism that allowed the transfer…
SKS Business Services acquire Bailey Group with legal advice provided by Moore Barlow
SKS Business Services Ltd (SKS), an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and finance outsource specialists, have acquired chartered accountants Bailey…
Personality clash dismissal permitted
In most cases, dismissal of an employee without following any sort of formal procedure would lead to the conclusion that…
Moore Barlow launches ‘The Surrey Initiative’ seeking family law reform for out-of-court options
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has launched “The Surrey Initiative” seeking a reform to the Family Procedure Rules…
NHS Continuing Healthcare for children and young people
Individuals with a primary health need are entitled to fully funded care from the NHS. This blog explains NHS Continuing…
Employment Tribunal grants interim relief to dismissed employee
In the case of Morales v Premier Fruits (Covent Garden) Ltd the Claimant, Mr Morales, was employed by Premier Fruits…
Moore Barlow ranked as top tier law firm across the South East
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in the latest UK edition of the independent legal…
Week’s pay for a week’s furlough
With many companies starting to make redundancies as the furlough scheme begins to wind down, there has been much discussion…
Moore Barlow supports first national Cauda Equina Syndrome awareness day
National law firm Moore Barlow is proud to support the Cauda Equina Champions Charity as they launch the first annual…
The Surrey Initiative
The Surrey Initiative
The Surrey Initiative
The objective
To increase the use of out-of-court dispute resolution processes thereby
harnessing the…
Moore Barlow advises Transparity Solutions as they receive significant investment from Beech Tree Private Equity
Dorset based Transparity Solutions, a fast-growing Microsoft cloud specialist, has received significant investment from Beech Tree Private Equity with South…
Moore Barlow lawyer ranked in global Future Female Leaders list
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow is proud to announce that senior associate, Amandeep Khasriya, has been named as…
Webinar: As the furlough scheme draws to an end, what are your workplace options?
As the furlough scheme draws to an end, what are your workplace options? With only a few weeks to go,…
Over two years on: ensuring you are still GDPR compliant as an employer
The 25 May 2020 marked two years since the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force. Within the UK…
Webinar: New corporate insolvency rules – What are the risks and opportunities?
The UK Government has recently introduced new legislation to help directors and businesses deal with threats from creditors in these…
Webinar: Legal masterclass – Investing in distressed businesses
Our corporate experts discuss key risk areas to consider when investing in distressed businesses, share valuable insights into the opportunities…
Moore Barlow and RoadPeace join forces to provide support for crash victims impacted by COVID-19
National law firm Moore Barlow has joined a regional legal panel launched by charity RoadPeace in the wake of Covid-19,…
Webinar: The ongoing challenge of bringing staff back to the workplace
Since 1 August, the government has given employers the green light to bring their employees back to the workplace (provided…
An adventure with venture capital
Venture Capital (VC) funds are investors who provide expertise and capital (called venture capital) in privately funded companies at an…
Webinar: Contracts and insurance dispute management during Covid-19
Covid 19 raises a number of issues on contracts, including frustration and force majeure, which are especially important when these…
Electric scooters UK law – do’s and don’ts
With the emergence of technological advances, we are now starting to see the start of the “transport revolution” promised by…
Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society speaks to Moore Barlow’s Anne Cassidy
The law and its role in a pandemic world
Recently, Dr Ava Easton, Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society, spoke…
Webinar: Artificial Intelligence Technology
How artificial intelligence products and tools can enhance and add value to your business.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used…
Moore Barlow supports England Cricket Team
South East law firm Moore Barlow is supporting two cricket internationals being held at The Ageas Bowl: the England vs…
Webinar: How can debt recovery improve cash flow during the coronavirus pandemic?
Whilst there may be many reasons to cause businesses to enter into liquidation, for SMEs it is often the impact…
Another IT sector deal for Moore Barlow as Q Associates acquires Bracknell based Apex Group
Moore Barlow is delighted to have been able to support Q Associates in its acquisition of Apex Group, a specialist…
Moore Barlow advises Inland Homes on two major deals
Partners Mark Grant and Richard Hughes lead team on transactions in Hertfordshire and Staines worth £56.1m.
Moore Barlow has advised…
Webinar: To return to work – or not
The challenges of coronavirus and how employers manage returning to work
We are facing a time of uncertainty as employees…
Coronavirus: Bringing your employees back to work
Michelle Tudor, senior associate in the employment team discusses some of the practicalities and legal issues that may arise as…
Moore Barlow appoints new HR and marketing directors
Moore Barlow today announced two senior appointments to the firm’s senior leadership team – Katherine Allison, who joins as the…
Moore Barlow commended once again as a top law firm for HNW individuals
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow is proud to announce rankings in Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2020, reflecting…
The variations enigma – TUPE and pre-transfer changes
In the case of Ferguson and others v Astrea Asset Management Ltd, four directors and shareholders of an estate management…
Leaving annual leave too late
We are receiving a lot of enquiries regarding staff holiday and holiday-pay during coronavirus.As we ease our way out of…
Making your workplace Covid-19 secure
As the stay at home rule relaxes and businesses get the green light to re-open, employers are making plans to…
Flexible furlough scheme confirmed by Treasury Direction
The Treasury Direction covering the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been updated to cover the amendments to the original…
Moore Barlow expands with appointment of new Private Wealth partner
Top 100 UK law firm, Moore Barlow announced the appointment of Naomi Wilkes as Partner in the firm’s Private Wealth…
The execution of electronic corporate documents during COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we approach certain elements of signing practices. Following the lockdown, we had…
Judicial Review
What is a Judicial Review?
Judicial Review is a process that allows individuals or organisations to challenge the lawfulness of…
Moore Barlow promotes five to partner
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow today announced the appointment of five new partners, as well as the progression…
Getting ahead of the game – ensuring employment contracts are compliant
The current lockdown is undoubtedly a strange time for us all. However, it does offer an opportunity to pick up…
UK points-based immigration system policy update
On 19 February, the government published the first details about its proposed new Immigration system planned to be operational on…
Ben Millward
Debt recovery
Insolvency for creditors and debtors
I deal with commercial recoveries for a range of clients.
With almost 10…
Personal health budgets
Since 1 April 2014, if an individual is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, they have the right to a personal…
An extension to the furlough scheme – but at what cost?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further extension to the Job Retention Scheme until 31 October 2020. In his speech…
Executing and witnessing agreements and deeds during COVID-19
As a result of drastic unprecedented measures being implemented worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people in…
Smartphone contact tracing and data privacy: the Isle of Wight experiment
On Tuesday 5 May, the government made available the trial of the NHS contact tracing app (“test, track and trace”)…
Paying for residential care
If you or a loved one requires residential care, the first question often asked is “who will pay?” Paying for…
Guide for property purchasers
Buying property can be a confusing and stressful time. Our step by step guide below explains the various stages in a…
Moore Barlow launches
New Top 100 firm represents regional powerhouse with unique specialisms and significant strength in private client, property and personal injury…
Trade mark strategies in a pandemic outbreak
As with all significant events, novel viruses being no exception, people capitalise on ideas for products and services that could…
The job retention scheme: further guidance
Following on from our previous updates on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, both the government and the Treasury have provided…
Debt recovery during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown since 23 March 2020 has raised unprecedented challenges to businesses across the UK. Some…
Care Act assessments (social services)
Practical legal support with social care services
If you need care or support, you have a right to a free…
Changes to written statements of terms
Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act sets out the right for an employee to be given a statement of…
Employment law factsheet 2020
Whilst businesses are busy organising their workforces during the current Covid-19, there are a number of changes effective from 6…
Data privacy implications of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Data privacy law has always tried to strike a balance between individual rights and overwhelming social needs. With the COVID-19…
Job retention scheme – new guidance
The government has updated its guidance on the Job Retention Scheme which we have summarised below.
Two additional requirements for…
Moore Blatch advises Jim Barker Motor Factor Limited on its sale to Alliance Automotive UK Limited
Moore Blatch has acted for the shareholders of Jim Barker Motor Factor Limited on the sale of the entire issued…
Assistance if you are self-employed
Following on from our articles on the Job Retention Scheme, we address here the support available from the government for…
The effect of the coronavirus crisis on the preparation of wills
The coronavirus crisis is taking hold of the UK causing unprecedented disruption to our daily lives. This crisis and the…
Immigration for schools update: sponsored students affected by Coronavirus
The Home Office has released updated guidance to deal with individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19).
Tier…
Applying for a visa to come to the UK during the coronavirus epidemic
At present, UK Visas & Immigration case working and compliance teams are still functioning and pending applications are being processed,…
Firm update: Coronavirus
As you will have seen, the situation over the spread of the coronavirus in the UK is rapidly changing, almost…
Moore Blatch welcomes six newly qualified solicitors following 100% retention rate
Moore Blatch, has seen a 100% retention rate of trainees on its well-established training programme this year, with six newly-qualified…
Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins to merge
Combination creates new Top 100 regional powerhouse with significant specialisms including private client, property and personal injury
Leading UK law…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – employment issues update
Further to our Coronavirus Employment Law Issues article issued recently, we now have the latest information and guidance concerning the employment law…
UK announces new immigration system
The new Points-Based Immigration System will award points for an appropriate job offer, English language skills, and a salary threshold.…
Immigration update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance
The Home Office has updated it’s guidance for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to travel…
Firms failing to pay minimum wage
According to the Resolution Foundation think tank, one in four people over the age of 25 are beingpaid less than…
£17,000 for sacked pregnant worker
Liz Earle beauty company has admitted to falling “short of our standards” after they were ordered to pay £17k to…
Samira Ahmed wins equal pay tribunal
One of the BBC’s most high-profile presenters, Samira Ahmed, has won the equal pay tribunal shebrought against the broadcaster.
Ahmed,…
Report on glaucoma patient delays released following call from local law firm
A report on the ‘Lack of timely monitoring of patients with Glaucoma’ has been released by the Healthcare Safety Investigation…
Look forward to a new decade by looking back
At the start of every year it’s natural to look back and consider not only what’s been achieved, but also…
Food injury claims – a duty of care to avoid personal injury
The scope of personal injury claims is ever increasing in relation to potential claims involving food and environmental changes. Our…
When corporate structures and rugby collide
Not long after the dust had settled on the World Cup, Lord Dyson recently ruled that the rugby club Saracens…
Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trusts (NRB DT)
Inheritance Tax (IHT), quite often called a voluntary tax, remains an emotional topic. Every person has an allowance, also known…
When can holiday pay be rolled over?
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently heard two combined Finnish cases concerningemployees who hadn’t been able to take full…
Moore Blatch wins two prestigious national awards
Moore Blatch has won gold at both the Personal Injury Awards 2019 and UK Diversity Legal Awards 2019 in the…
When a Last Will and Testament returns to haunt families and executors
The recent discovery by Lloyds Bank of more than 9,000 forgotten Wills, which it had retained for ‘safe custody’, highlights…
Equitisation of partnership at Moore Blatch
Moore Blatch has announced it is to transition to an all-equity partnership model. Previously, only 22 partners were equity partners…
Moore Blatch continues to support SKS Business Services Ltd
Moore Blatch continues to support SKS Business Services Ltd (“SKS”) in the execution of its successful buy-and-build strategy by completing…
New NHS Visa
The Conservatives are planning to introduce a “NHS visa” as part of their proposals for an Australian style points based…
New guidance on confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements from the Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has this month issued guidance on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements.…
Immigration update – How Brexit will affect schools sponsoring international students
In this article we look at the recent developments affecting schools sponsoring international students, and discuss some of the anticipated…
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) Update – recent developments
The past few months have seen a number of developments regarding the on-going impact of increases in employer contributions to…
Community Care Podcast Part 3 – NHS Continuing Care
Welcome to the third and final podcast in the series looking at NHS Continuing Care.…
How can mindfulness be part of Road Safety?
Mindfulness is a concept that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Whether it is to assist with…
Distractions whilst driving
Distractions whilst driving is the most common cause of road traffic accidents in the UK.
Some of the most common…
Don’t drink and drive!
In 2017, there was a total of 8,600 casualties caused by a person drink-driving in the UK. 1,640 of those…
Four key considerations when selling your business
When the decision is finally made to sell a business, the prospect of receiving the full consideration often outweighs anything…
Moore Blatch advises Aura Technology on deal with Amicus ITS to create £10m IT solutions provider
Strategic IT provider Aura Technology has joined forces with Amicus ITS, to create a ¬£10m+ turnover group operating in the…
Community Care Podcast Part 2 – NHS Continuing Care
Welcome to the second in a series of three podcasts looking at NHS Continuing Care.…
Raising equity finance
Equity financing is a way of raising funds from investors to finance your company and its business.
Companies are able…
Moore Blatch advises Venture Equity Partners on its acquisition of WA+A Maintenance Limited
Moore Blatch have recently advised Venture Equity Partners on its acquisition of WA+A Maintenance Limited and its associated equity fundraising.…
Don’t be haunted by the pitfalls of poor estate planning and will preparation
When it comes to considering the horrors of life and the risk of being haunted by poor decisions, an often…
Bonfire Night – Accidents and Claims
Celebrating Bonfire Night with fireworks and a blazing bonfire is one of the great fixtures of the British calendar and…
Moore Blatch secures £3.2 million compensation for mother of three
Moore Blatch has successfully represented a mother of three who was left almost completely blind after University Hospital Southampton NHS…
Moore Blatch pledges support to Ronald McDonald House Charities
Moore Blatch has selected the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) as the firm’s first Charity of the Year. Under the…
Community Care Podcast Part 1 – NHS Continuing Care
Welcome to the first in a series of three podcasts looking at NHS Continuing Care – ‘What is Continuing Health…
Restrictions to the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa, are they required?
This visa is for leading individuals in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, the arts and digital technology. It has…
Funding care for farmers
For anyone requiring long-term care the impact on family can be devastating, but for farmers it can affect their business…
Moore Blatch advises the shareholders of FMP Motor Factors on their sale to Alliance Automotive Group
Moore Blatch has advised the shareholders of FMP Motor Factors on their sale to Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) for an…
Proposals for agricultural tenancy reform
Moore Blatch has recently responded to the Defra Consultation paper on proposed reform of agricultural tenancy legislation, based on our…
UK Innovator and Start Up Visa, is it a success?
It seems that these new visa’s which were introduced earlier this year are very difficult and hardly anyone is able…
Highest rankings for Moore Blatch in Chambers
Recognition demonstrates quality of legal services across the firm
Moore Blatch has gained widespread recognition in Chambers, the UK’s leading…
Wrongly calculated holiday pay
Harpur Trust v Brazel [2019]…
Supervisor ordered to pay compensation
In an “unusual” move, a tribunal has ruled that a supervisor (as opposed to the employer) should pay a Claimant…
Across the board recognition for Moore Blatch in Legal 500
Moore Blatch, a top 100 law firm, has gained widespread recognition in the UK’s leading guide to law firms, Legal…
Immigration changes scheduled for the 6th October 2019
The main change will be the amendment of the Shortage Occupation List, with many roles being added to the list…
The Internet of Things (IoT): Helpful or Harmful?
The outstanding progression of technology in the 21st Century has resulted in the phenomenon known as ‘the Internet of Things’;…
Woman succeeds in claim for unexpected death of her husband from sepsis
This case concerned the tragic and unexpected death of the Claimant’s husband, Mr M, who had presented to the emergency…
The importance of NHS Continuing Healthcare for Financial Advisers
The FTAdviser reports this week on the risk of litigation if a financial adviser has failed to consider all of…
Moore Blatch headline sponsor for Silicon Cup 2019
The Silicon Cup Regatta, the number one networking event on the water for IT professionals, has announced Moore Blatch as…
Agricultural Estate Planning Archers Style – How NOT to do it!
Here at Moore Blatch, we love wealth protection – so it always raises a smile when others are equally fascinated…
Are you liable for an employee’s Facebook post?
Forbes v LHR Airport Ltd…
Health is everyone’s business
Wanting to reduce ill-health related job loss in the UK, in July this year the government launched aconsultation entitled “Health…
Spinal injury claim results in seven figure settlement
The 33 year old young man sustained damage to his spinal cord when he fell from a height of approximately…
When should a health and welfare deputy be appointed?
Deciding to appoint a deputy for health and welfare for your family member will always be a difficult decision. The…
Moore Blatch wins Property Law Firm award
South Coast Property Awards recognises Moore Blatch’s exceptional year…
Impact of Annual Reviews on Care Provision
If you receive a financial contribution towards your care fees, either as a result of NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, or…
Rising Star wins Gold for Lymington sailing duo at 420 World Championships
18-year-old sailors Vita Heathcote and Milly Boyle, both from Royal Lymington Yacht Club, have won GOLD at the 2019 420…
Should the salary threshold for Tier 2 workers be reduced?
There are suggestions that the next Prime Minster should lower the salary threshold from £30,000 to £20,000. Industry experts believe…
Accidents on Holiday
The weather in the UK has not been fantastic recently and as a result, thousands of people will be counting…
Would an Australian points based system work in the UK?
Boris Johnson has recommended that we move towards an ‘Australian style’ points based system. We already have a points based…
Moore Blatch raise funds for Smile4Wessex
Kathryn Grimes, Community Fundraising Officer, for Smile4Wessex, receives a cheque in the sum of ¬£2,389.40 from Matthew Claxson, Partner, at…
Tribunal procedure – strike out
ICTS Limited v Visram.…
Scaling Up for Success
Moore Blatch has recently partnered with Smith & Williamson to deliver a series of four Scaling up for Success seminars in…
Offensive language during training
Theresa Georges v Pobl Group Ltd.…
26 miles to raise Smiles4Wessex
20 members of the personal injury and private client teams at local law firm Moore Blatch recently took part in…
Should the government guarantee the rights of EU Citizens living in the UK?
The Commons Home Affairs Committee said technical issues had ‘blighted’ the scheme with some struggling to navigate the online application…
The devastating effects of catastrophic lower limb injuries
Catastrophic injuries to the lower limbs can take many forms from complex compound tibia and fibula fractures to multi-ligamentous injuries…
How to bring a personal injury claim for a child – The role of a Litigation Friend
Having an injured child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Navigating through the medical terminology and understanding the consequences and ongoing…
Keeping children safe on bicycles
Cycling is a great way for children to keep fit as well as allowing them to get about independently. However,…
Integrating back into work after an Acquired Brain Injury
Following knowledge of an acquired brain injury, there are a lot of factors for the injured person to consider and…
Woman who suffered a major trauma with brain injury after being hit by a car
J was crossing a busy high street with her boyfriend when she was hit by a vehicle. She suffered multi…
10 firm-wide promotions at Moore Blatch
With the firm’s continued growth and success, Moore Blatch, a top 100 law firm focused on supporting people, families and…
Motorcyclist sustained serious multiple injuries and brain injury
On 2 April 2017 Mr S was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a car and sustained serious…
Moore Blatch appoints Mark Grant as partner in its land development team
Mark Grant has joined Moore Blatch as a partner in its land development team. Mark joins from Gateley Plc where…
Should employers sponsor their highly skilled EU Workers if there is a no deal Brexit?
If the UK leaves the EU with no deal, we are now recommending that employers should at least consider sponsoring…
What are the common causes of Brain Injury?
Brain injury can be a frightening term. Often the subject of hospital television dramas it can seem an abstract concept…
Employees can investigate before end of police inquiries
In the case of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust v Gregg, the Court of Appeal confirmed that an employer…
When sacking isn’t religious discrimination
In the case of De Groen v Gan Menachem Hendon, a teacher was sacked from an ‘ultra-orthodox’ Jewish nursery in…
It’s about time the government helped the NHS, not the insurance industry
If passed, the government’s proposals to extend the Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) fast track to cover most civil cases up…
Moore Blatch advises Crave Interactive Limited on its investment from Thailand’s True Corporation
Moore Blatch has advised Crave Interactive, the world-leading developer of cloud-based digital guest service solutions for hotels, on its major…
New start-up and innovator visas encourage entrepreneurs to the UK
The Government has introduced two new visa routes for entrepreneurs.
The start-up visa, this visa is for those wishing to…
Does suspension breach the implied term of trust and confidence?
In London Borough of Lambeth v Agoreyo the Court of Appeal recently considered the circumstances in which an employee may be…
Fee fraud – what can schools do?
“Invoice fraud”, “mandate fraud”, “transfer fraud”: this particular scam has acquired many names over the years and now fraudsters are known to…
What counts as ‘long term’ in determining if an employee has a disability?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently considered the meaning of “long term” and “substantial” when assessing whether a person is disabled for the…
Is there a post-brexit solution for farm workers?
The issues in relation to retaining agricultural workers surmising rotting fruit mountains have been widely reported by the media. Talk…
Rotterdam’s Port Invest takeover of Nature Group advised by Moore Blatch
Moore Blatch has advised Rotterdam based Port Invest B.V. on its recommended cash offer for all of the issued and…
Assets of community value
The recent case of Banner Homes Limited v St Albans City and District Council illustrates how the Asset of Community…
If the beast from the east struck again
A year ago this month ‘The Beast from the East’ cold wave hit the UK, causing chaos up and down…
Placing Encephalitis Treatment on the Clinical Radar
World Encephalitis Day is taking place this year on 22 February. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that affects…
How to protect your business after Brexit
With so much uncertainty about Brexit, many employers are anxious about the status of their EU employees and employment in…
Bezos amicable divorce strategy could save in legal fees and protect their family relationships advises lawyers
Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos’ divorce, announced on Wednesday in a tweet, highlights the pragmatism of the world’s richest man.
With…
Moore Blatch advises Poole based Venture Engineering on acquisition of Fylde
Poole headquartered precision engineering specialist Venture Engineering Group has purchased Fylde CNC Specialists. Fylde is a component manufacturer for automotive…
When is a resignation not a resignation? The case of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust v Levy
In the case of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust v Levy, an employee in the Trust’s Records department…
Morrisons loses at High Court
The supermarket Morrisons has failed in its challenge to the High Court that it be held liable for a security…
One size doesn’t necessarily fit all – protecting yourself from a Head Injury whilst using your Motorbike
Motorcyclists make up 21% of road fatalities despite only being 1% of road users. This clearly shows just how vulnerable…
Pedestrian versus Bicycle – Where do I stand?
You may have seen the recent reports on the criminal trial which saw Mr Charlie Alliston charged with the Victorian…
Moore Blatch calls for greater support for ophthalmology patients
National law firm Moore Blatch is calling for greater support for ophthalmology patients from across the Isle of Wight and…
Moore Blatch advises award winning jewellers, Allum & Sidaway
Leading law firm Moore Blatch LLP has advised Allum & Sidaway, an award-winning chain of jewellers, on their recent refinance…
Drug and alcohol tests: what employers need to know
Barratt Developments recently announced it would introduce randomised drug and alcohol testing for staff to combat increased risks on building…
Top rankings for Moore Blatch in Chambers and Legal 500
Legal 500 and Chambers, the Who’s Who of the legal profession, have ranked Moore Blatch amongst their top tiers and…
Restore plc buys Portsmouth based Spinnaker Waste Management
Restore plc, one of the UKs leading document management and relocation support services providers, has purchased Spinnaker Waste Management Limited,…
Moore Blatch strengthens Family Law team
Moore Blatch has further strengthened its Family Law team with the appointment of Sahil Aggarwal as solicitor – the third new appointment to…
Start-up visas for tech companies – what’s all the hype about?
During this year’s London Tech Week, a new visa route aimed at the tech industry was announced. The Start Up…
Government launches LGBT action plan
Following a national survey of LGBT people, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) has published the LGBT Action Plan: Improving the Lives…
Confused about holiday pay?
‘Flowers V East of England Ambulance Trust’This case centres around a group of claimants who worked for East of England…
Should you pay national minimum wage for sleep-in/on-call workers?
‘Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake’This case considered whether two care workers (Mrs Tomlinson-Blake and Mr Shannon) were entitled to national…
Farm labour shortage addressed – but is it enough?
Last week the government announced a new nationwide pilot scheme for seasonal agricultural workers from outside EEA countries to come…
Moore Blatch advises on Peach Technologies’ acquisition of Taylor Made Computer Solutions
Moore Blatch’s corporate team have advised Peach Technologies on its acquisition of Taylor Made Computer Solutions.…
An employer can still raise issues on remedy despite failing to lodge a claim on time
The Court of Appeal has recently ruled that an employer who failed to lodge an ET3 in response to an…
Four Law Society Excellence Award nominations for Moore Blatch
Moore Blatch has been nominated for four awards in this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards.…
Supreme Court rules wife cannot divorce
Today’s Supreme Court ruling in the Owens v Owens case may lock unhappy husbands or wives into a further five…
Case law update – confusion over shared parental leave
In our last monthly update we commented on the case of Ali v Capita Customer Management Ltd. This case concluded…
Employment contracts failure to detail when notice is given
The case of Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust v Haywood considered the matter of when the notice of termination…
Relief against forefiture
It is a principle of public policy that the law should not allow offenders to benefit from their own crime;…
Moore Blatch advises on two of London’s most exciting restaurant openings for the Imbiba group
The retail and leisure experts within the real estate team at Moore Blatch’s City of London office is delighted to…
Hospital discharge
When you leave hospital, it is imperative that arrangements are in place to ensure that you are medically fit for…
GDPR and safeguarding in schools: what you need to know
The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which came into force on the 25 May, needs no introduction. You probably know…
Moore Blatch extends Rising Star programme with double Paralympic Medallist
Innovative national law firm Moore Blatch is proud to support local talent, and has become an Official Sponsor of Lucy…
Windrush day – what really happens at Home Office appointments?
We recently attended an appointment at the Home Office with one of our Windrush clients who has been considerably affected…
Government Proposals for Three Year Minimum Term Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements
As part of its plans to tackle the UK’s housing crisis the government has of late been concentrating on the…
Jo’s story
Take a moment to listen to Jo’s story as a result of negligent knee surgery after she had a road…
Moore Blatch Aspiring Lawyers
There are different ways to qualify as a solicitor and we are always looking for ways to inspire and support…
Section 21 Notices seeking possession of rented residential property (Pre-1 October 2015)
There are different rules for termination of assured shorthold tenancies granted before 1 October 2015 to those granted after, when…
Real estate solicitors Dempster Binning join Moore Blatch
Southampton based real estate solicitors Dempster Binning will join Moore Blatch in a deal that offers expanded services to both…
Moore Blatch announces 17 firm wide promotions
Moore Blatch solicitors, which has offices in Southampton, Lymington, the City of London and Richmond, has announced 17 firm-wide promotions…
Excalibur Communications Management Buy-Out, backed by Santander and advised by Moore Blatch
Swindon-based Excalibur Communications, which provides IT and telecoms services to more than 4,000 SMEs in the South and South West,…
Community care – NHS continuing care
Solicitor, Mea Fyfe explains what is NHS continuing care, how are care fees funded and who is eligible.…
GDPR and Immigration Exemptions
In a few weeks, data protection rules across Europe will experience their biggest change in the last 20 years. On…
Moore Blatch shortlisted in three Solent Deal Awards
Moore Blatch has been shortlisted for three Solent Deal Awards. With offices in Southampton, Lymington, Richmond and the City of…
A brief examination of new Government plans to help Windrush families
The Government has published new guidance for undocumented Commonwealth citizens, Amber Rudd has resigned and Sajid Javid has been appointed the new Home Secretary,…
Beware of annual reviews
Anyone who receives a financial contribution towards their care fees, either as a result of NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, or…
Moore Blatch bolsters ground-breaking Major Trauma Service with industry-first clinical hire
Moore Blatch has grown its pioneering Major Trauma Service with the appointment of medical professional and neuro trauma specialist, Claire…
Client L following a delay in diagnosing and treating genetic haemochromatosis (GH)
Mr L’s case arises out of a delay in diagnosing and treating genetic haemochromatosis (GH), a condition in which elevated…
The high street suffers despite falling unemployment – ensure redundancy policy is fair
We have just seen the lowest unemployment figures since May 1975, but despite this positive outlook, in many parts of…
Recruiting seasonal workers after Brexit – possible solutions?
The issue of immigration has featured prominently in the Brexit debate. Following the decision to leave in June 2016, the…
Failure to enhance shared parental leave is not direct sex discrimination
The case of Capita v Ali concerns a father who took shared parental leave so that his wife could go…
Louis’ story
Hear Louis’ story following a delay in diagnosing and treating genetic haemochromatosis. Find out how our clinical negligence solicitors can…
Agency workers cannot be paid more to avoid equal terms of employment
Regulation 5 of the Agency Workers Regulation 2010 (‘AWR’) states that an agency worker is entitled to the same basic…
Are you doing the Resident Labour Market test correctly?
The recent High Court decision in R (Khan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWHC 105 (Admin) case illustrates…
CCGs being challenged for failure to provide personalised care packages
The media is rife with the news that a number of Clinical Commissioning Groups (the NHS bodies responsible for making…
£47,000 for transgender Primark employee following “shocking” discrimination
Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Yet a case recently emerged in which a female…
Town and country homes
Your legal advice on your dream home or investment should come from those with expert knowledge of law and who…
Landed estates and farming
Your legal advice on rural, farming and family affairs should come from those with expert knowledge of law, combined with…
NHS Continuing Healthcare
Individuals with a primary health need are entitled to fully funded care from the NHS. This factsheet explains NHS Continuing…
Personal health budgets – children
Since 1 April 2014, if an individual is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, they have the right to a Personal…
Peckish Brits go chicken crazy
KFC’s raison d’etre is chicken. So, one would assume, they would ensure at all costs that it has chicken in…
Hampshire residents in danger of missing out on new inheritance tax benefits
April will mark one year since the new Inheritance Tax (IHT) allowances came into force, yet due to the complex…
Stanhope-Seta – interview with director, Giles Verity
What will happen when the oil runs out? In particular to those companies involved in black gold? It’s a question…
Moore Blatch’s Senior Partner named Special Ambassador for the Child Brain Injury Trust
Damian Horan, Senior Partner at national law firm Moore Blatch, has been selected to become a Special Ambassador for the…
Moore Blatch advises on Ingersoll-Rand’s acquisition of ICS Group Holdings
Moore Blatch’s corporate and property teams have advised the shareholders of ICS Group Holdings Limited (ICS Cool Energy) on the…
Moore Blatch teams up with national road collision charity
National law firm Moore Blatch has today announced a new partnership with RoadPeace, the UK’s leading charity for victims of…
Moore Blatch boosts family law team
Southampton based law firm Moore Blatch has appointed Sarah French as Associate. This follows the appointment of Victoria Walker as Partner. Sarah…
Oligopoly public sector procurement to be eradicated, new government SME contract welcomed by lawyers
One of the UK’s leading law firms that serves SMEs, Moore Blatch, believes that the new SME focused government procurement…
Michelin’s acquisition of Tructyre Fleet Management advised by Moore Blatch
Tructyre Fleet Management, the well known truck tyre supplier and service provider with 26 service centres across the UK, has…
Sam Willey joins Moore Blatch as Partner
Moore Blatch, a top 100 law firm, has boosted their Land Development team with the appointment of residential and commercial…
National law firm Moore Blatch raises over £2,500 for Child Brain Injury Trust
Innovative national law firm Moore Blatch has raised over ¬£2,500 for the Child Brain Injury Trust after hosting a charity…
Moore Blatch advise on Coach in a Box sale
Coach in a Box, a global consultancy group offering innovative coaching services, has been acquired by BTS Group AB (BTS),…
Moore Blatch signs up to Shared Forest Business Group
During the course of 2016, nearly 100 New Forest animals were killed by vehicles travelling along roads through the New…
Moore Blatch recognises healthcare workers killed in conflict with memorial
Representatives of national law firm Moore Blatch are being joined by senior figures from the NHS and the armed forces…
13 years of Back Holiday Pay for Window Salesman
A window salesman has been awarded 13 years of unpaid holiday pay by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) in…
Joins forces with miracle cancer survivor to launch the Mavis Nye Foundation
A local woman who made a miraculous recovery from her terminal cancer diagnosis has today (7th December) launched a new…
Severe brain injury sustained by 7 year old child following road traffic accident
Our client was involved in a road traffic accident when he was seven years of age. He was ejected from…
Moore Blatch supports Lymington Dementia Action Group
Moore Blatch have sponsored Lymington Dementia Action Group, giving ¬£300 towards a tea dance.…
Over 6 million people cohabit, many in legal ignorance
Over six million people in the UK choose to cohabit, of which 1.9 million have dependent children. For many years…
‘No fault’ divorce legislation needed now warns lawyers
Acrimonious separations increase family stress and legal costs…
Olympic Gold sailing contenders sponsored by lawyers Moore Blatch
2020 women’s Olympic sailing contenders and British team members 22-year-old Megan Brickwood and 20-year-old Ellie Aldridge have received a three-year…
Should a part-time worker be paid 50% of a full-time salary?
The Part Time Workers Regulations 2000 state that part-time workers cannot be treated less favourably than their full-time counterparts. In…
Sleep-in staff (minimum wage enforcement)
Sleep-in shifts have recently hit the news following a leaked report which revealed many council employees were being paid below…
Substantial brain injury compensation obtained for client involved in a serious road traffic accident
Moore Blatch won a substantial sum for their client after a serious road traffic accident left him with a severe…
Are you up-to-date with the new ‘Vento bands’?
Those that are successful in a discrimination claim can be awarded compensation for injury caused to feelings as a result…
Moore Blatch contributes expert evidence to Public Accounts Committee inquiry
Moore Blatch’s leading clinical negligence team has provided expert written evidence to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee for…
Moore Blatch supports AquAid
We at Moore Blatch are aware that keeping our staff members hydrated will aid them to perform at their very best throughout…
Moore Blatch celebrates record year in Legal 500 rankings
Moore Blatch, a top 100 law firm with offices in Southampton, Lymington, Richmond and the City of London, has been…
Moore Blatch advises on acquisition of Phoenix Software by Bytes Technology Group Limited
Leatherhead based major Microsoft reseller Bytes has acquired public sector focused Phoenix, one of the most established UK IT resellers.…
Lump sum and periodical payment order for lady with severe brain injury
Moore Blatch acted for a lady via her Receiver in connection with a claim arising from a very significant head…
Ground-breaking major trauma service wins national award
Innovative national law firm Moore Blatch is celebrating winning the Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year award at the 2017 Rehabilitation…
Settlement following general surgery for a hernia resulting in injury
Mr C was referred to Hospital by his GP with a possible left inguinal hernia. He was seen in Outpatients…
Loss of eye following accident at work
Our client sustained a significant injury to his eye as a result of an accident at work. As our client…
Fatal accident with dependency claims
Moore Blatch were instructed in connection with a fatal accident case. Our client’s wife was tragically killed in a road…
Moore Blatch enters top 100 UK law firms
Moore Blatch has entered the top 100 law firms by revenue, as ranked by The Lawyer, after it grew by…
Lady receives a six figure sum after failure to carry out a lumbar puncture and CT scan following acute confusion
Mrs ST presented to hospital in October 2007 with confusion, headache, weakness and nausea. Her husband, who accompanied her, felt…
Moore Blatch’s cycle challenge raises over £3,000 for brain injury charity
Over 35 riders from national law firm Moore Blatch braved the rain on Sunday 3rd September to take part in…
£275,000 for client with a foot injury
A client who sustained a serious foot injury when the tricycle that he was on was hit by another car…
Spinal surgery resulting in injury to a child
Spinal surgery was performed to correct Master B’s kyphoscoliosis of the spine by the insertion of a metal slide. Subsequently…
Moore Blatch appoints Ed Whittington as Managing Partner
Moore Blatch has appointed Partner Ed Whittington as Managing Partner, taking over from David Thompson who, after 12 years in the role, is standing…
Lymington lawyer nominated for solicitor of the year award
Fiona Heald has been nominated for ‘Solicitor of the Year (Private Practice)’, in this year’s prestigious Law Society Excellence Awards. This…
Moore Blatch nominated for three Law Society Excellence awards
In a year that saw a record number of entries, law firm Moore Blatch has been nominated for three awards…
Diabetes
Over 3 million people in the UK have diabetes and the disease accounts for around 10% of our annual healthcare…
Moore Blatch Injury Lawyer Shortlisted for Solicitor of the Year Award
One of national law firm Moore Blatch’s most widely-commended injury lawyers has been shortlisted for the Law Society’s ‘Solicitor of…
Moore Blatch Major Trauma Service in the Running for Excellence in Client Service Award
The Major Trauma Service (MTS), launched by national law firm Moore Blatch 18 months ago, has been shortlisted for the…
Millions obtained for client following a severe brain injury caused by uninsured driver
Moore Blatch Solicitors helped a 19 year old girl in a road traffic accident claim who was a passenger in…
Moore Blatch client celebrates 100th birthday
Phyllis Smith celebrated with friends and family as she marked reaching the grand old age of 100.…
Moore Blatch recognised as an Investor in People
Moore Blatch has been awarded silver accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through…
Moore Blatch advises on Poole based Blue Chip Data Systems sale
Leading national IT services company Blue Chip, which has its head office in Poole, Dorset has been acquired by major…
Moore Blatch supports families affected by childhood brain injury
Moore Blatch, is pleased to announce their partnership with The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) as they extend their vital…
Client wins a substantial sum after road traffic accident left him unable to work
Moore Blatch helped a gas and plumbing engineer to achieve substantial compensation after he sustained a significant head injury, when…
Moore Blatch advises the Sellers of Inframon Ltd on their sale to Ensono Limited
US IT Service provider Ensono has acquired Reading based specialist cloud service provider Inframon, with legal advice being provided by…
Moore Blatch acquires law firm Calvert Smith & Sutcliffe
Moore Blatch has acquired Richmond law firm Calvert Smith & Sutcliffe.…
Croydon tram crash: TfL to add warning systems to trams
Transport for London (TfL) is to introduce speed monitoring devices on its trams to tell drivers if they are going…
Moore Blatch is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Ake as finance director
Chris will work with the Board and management team at Moore Blatch to shape the Partnerships’ strategic direction and drive…
Damages for a ruined army career
We have recently completed a case for a client who suffered a whiplash injury and aggravated depression as a result…
Damages for negligent beauty treatment
We have recently settled a claim on behalf of a client who sustained injury and loss arising from negligent treatment…
Moore Blatch finalist in four Solent Deal awards
Moore Blatch has been shortlisted for four awards in the Solent Deal Awards 2017.…
One of UK’s most respected medical lawyers made member partner
Moore Blatch is delighted to announce that it has promoted highly respected serious injury lawyer Trevor Sterling to member partner.…
An update on the gig economy
The term ‘gig economy’ is a fairly new term which you are likely to have heard in the media. Some…
Substantial damages for significant brain injury following road traffic accident
Our client sustained a very significant brain injury in a road traffic accident. Our client was walking along the road…
Millions in compensation obtained for client involved in serious motorcycle accident
At the time of the accident our client worked as an optometrist and had a wife and three young children.…
Moore Blatch announces 11 firm wide promotions
Moore Blatch has announced 11 firm-wide promotions including 6 partner promotions, 4 new associate solicitors and the appointment of a…
Moore Blatch advises on entrustIT’s acquisition of Tiva IT Solutions
entrustIT has completed a majority acquisition of Tiva IT Solutions Limited, with legal advice being provided by lawyers Moore Blatch.…
Personal Injury Trust
If you are awarded compensation after suffering a personal injury, and you are also receiving means-tested benefits, it may surprise…
Moore Blatch advises on SecureData’s purchase of Cygnia Technologies
SecureData, a leading cybersecurity services and solutions provider, has acquired cybersecurity company, Cygnia Technologies Ltd, with the legal advice being…
Personal injury claim following attack by Somali pirates with international element
Moore Blatch helped a man achieve a significant award following an attack by Somali pirates.…
Richmond based graphics trailblazer sold to Malaysian online photo provider
Directories Today Ltd, one of the UK’s leading online sellers of graphics and text fonts, has been purchased by Malaysian…
Purchase of Fly Fisher Group Limited by Roxton Bailey Robinson Limited
Roxtons Field Sports has merged with the Fly Fisher Group to create one of the largest specialist fishing and shooting…
Hundreds of thousands of wills need reviewing to take advantage of the new £1 million IHT limit
Moore Blatch is warning that hundreds of thousands of people will need to review their wills to potentially benefit from…
Farmers diversifying if subsidies scrapped could cost them tens or hundreds of thousands, warn lawyers
The Prime Minister’s announcement that the UK will not have a half-in, half-out deal, means the subsidies UK farmers currently…
Moore Blatch support the sale of Hamble River Deacons Boatyard to Dean & Reddyhoff
South coast marina operator, Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd, has announced the purchase of Solent based Deacons Boatyard and Marina from…
Apprenticeship levy- Are you prepared?
As you may have seen in the media recently, despite Brexit, the new apprenticeship levy (“Levy”) is still expected to…
Moore Blatch solicitors expands dispute resolution team
Moore Blatch, has appointed Chris Marsden as a partner specialising in dispute resolution and real estate disputes.…
Do you operate a holiday year from 1st April – 31st March? If so watch out!
Attention employers! Due to the way that the Easter bank holidays fall this year and next year, it is anticipated…
Moore Blatch solicitors move to Chandlers Ford as expansion continues
As part of its expansion plans Moore Blatch solicitors, which employ 300 staff and reported over ¬£20 million turnover in…
Mobile communications technology IP company receives significant funding
AccelerComm Ltd, a company specialising in mobile communications technology, has received significant investment from leading intellectual property commercialisation company IP…
Gender pay gap reporting- is your company prepared?
The final draft of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 (“the Regulations”) has now been published…
Moore Blatch advise on Sky deal with Chrysalis Vision
The team behind the long running Midsomer Murders franchise, who in 2014 founded Chrysalis Vision, has received a significant investment…
Key employment law changes expected in 2017
Every year seems to bring with it changes in the world of employment law and 2017 is set to be…
What is ‘Gratuitous Care’?
Imagine what would happen if somebody in your close family were to be seriously injured in an accident. They would…
Psychiatric Injury – time for reform?
27 years after Hillsborough, the jury who heard two years of evidence at the highly publicised inquests into the deaths…
Compensation for the loss of a loved one – how are damages quantified?
When an individual successfully brings a personal injury or clinical negligence claim, they will typically be awarded a lump sum…
What to do after an accident on the slopes
January and February are the most common months for skiing holidays, when people of all skiing and snowboarding capabilities set…
Five key stages of a claim
When you have suffered a serious injury that wasn’t your fault your world can be turned upside down. You may…
