Conditions precedent in real estate finance
Conditions precedent sit at the heart of most real estate finance transactions.
They can also be one of the main…
Corporate
Supporting the serial acquirer: Building and maintaining a legal relationship beyond the transaction
If you are pursuing an acquisition strategy, each transaction will be driven by a clear commercial rationaleโwhether that is to…
Down rounds in practice: Anti-dilution provisions explained
Anti-dilution provisions are commonly included in a companyโs articles of association and/or investment agreements when capital is raised from third-party…
Moore Barlow advises on Climb Global Solutionsโ acquisition of interworks.cloud
Moore Barlow has advised on the acquisition of interworks.cloud by Climb Global Solutions, a NASDAQ listed global IT channel company,…
Using an NDA when selling your business
If youโre thinking about selling your business, one of the first documents youโll want to consider is a nonโdisclosure agreement…
Moore Barlow advises Matrix Business Group on sale to Onecom
Moore Barlow has advised the shareholders of Matrix Business Group Limited on the sale of the business to Onecom Limited,…
Cut VAT on public EV charging to 5% and close the UK driveway divide
As the UK accelerates towards vehicle electrification, one tax inconsistency continues to undermine both fairness and progress: VAT on public…
Buying the shares in a SPV that holds property
The benefits, the risks and the key due diligence checks for commercial buyers.
Commercial property sometimes sits inside a SPV…
Guide to transitioning ownership of your family business
Many business owners underestimate the complexity involved in transitioning ownership of their business. Typically, ownership transition refers to the process…
Our six-year partnership with New Path Fire & Securityย
We have advised on ยฃ47m of deals in six-year partnership with New Path Fire & Security
Amid a constantly challenging…
Anna Matthews
About Anna
I provide company secretarial and corporate governance support to clients.
I have strong working knowledge of in-house governance…
Autumn Budget 2025: what it means for businesses and individuals
The Autumn Budget arrived after weeks of speculation and more leaks than any Chancellor would hope for. And after all…
Enforcement of a personal guaranteeย
Recent market developments highlight an increasing trend among alternative lenders and fintech platforms to assign personal guarantees (PGs) to third-party…
Why you may need a partnership agreementย ย
For many entrepreneurs, particularly farmers, partnership and a partnership agreement are really important topics to understand because:
you may already…
Incentivising growth through strategic share restructuring
Our client, a family-owned business undertaking succession planning, sought to realign its ownership structure and reward key employees through the…
Capital reduction demerger for family-owned construction group
The client is a long-established, family-owned construction group with a trading subsidiary operating from premises owned by the parent company.…
Natasha Jones
About Natasha
As a Partner in Moore Barlow’s Corporate team, with over 20 years of experience specialising in both corporate…
How Agribusinesses can prepare for growth, investment or exit
At Moore Barlow, we work with agricultural and rural business owners at key moments; whether planning for growth, bringing in…
What does it mean to issue shares for investment?
Issuing shares is a fundamental way for companies to raise capital, particularly when they want toย issue shares for investmentย …
Ophelia Geary
About Ophelia
I am a Trainee Solicitor at Moore Barlow, currently completing my second seat in the Corporate team.
From…
Luke Brown
About Luke
As a solicitor with almost 5 years post-qualification experience in a variety of commercial and corporate based areas…
How to handle missing or unclear share records before a company sale
When preparing a business for sale, one of the most commonly overlooked yet crucial areas is the accuracy of the…
Moore Barlow advises on sale of Sludge Tek
Moore Barlowโs corporate law team has played a pivotal role in the successful sale of Sludge Tek, a specialist waste management…
What are warranties in a Share Purchase Agreement?
When buying or selling shares in a company, one of the most critical components of the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)…
Anti-dilution provisions: Protecting investor value in down rounds
In the fast-paced world of venture capital, company valuations can shift rapidly. When a business raises new capital at a…
What is the difference between issuing shares and selling shares?
Understanding the difference between issuing shares and selling shares is essential for company directors, shareholders, and investors. While both involve the transfer or allocation…
Inez Abeynayake
About Inez
I am best placed to assist businesses during their lifecycle on corporate governance matters including preparing shareholdersโ agreements…
Demystifying farming partnership and incorporation
What defines a farming partnership?
Under the Partnership Act 1890, a partnership is defined as: โthe relation which subsists between…
The importance and necessity of board minutes
Board meetings are key events in the life of a company. Directors formally gather to discuss, agree and action critical…
Mohammed Hussein
About Mohammed
I am a third seat Trainee Solicitor in the Corporate team based in Southampton, supervised by Jack Courtney.…
Michael Osner
About Michael
Michael is currently on secondment outside of Moore Barlow. During this time, please contact a member of our…
Preparing your company for sale
The Autumn budget introduced a number of expected and unexpected changes under the new Labour Government, with a particular focus…
New Responsibilities for directors and persons with significant control
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 lays out new responsibilities for directors and persons with significant control.
Companies…
Navigating pricing mechanics in business transactions
Enterprise value, equity value, and pricing in business sales
For business owners considering selling their companies, the final price a…
Celebrating a stellar year: Moore Barlow corporate teamโs top deals of 2024ย
Having now said goodbye to 2024, the corporate team at Moore Barlow is proud to reflect on an exceptional year,…
Moore Barlow corporate team celebrates successful 2024
After rounding up the final deals of 2024, top-100 Moore Barlow, one of the Southโs leading regional law firms, has…
Prepare your company for sale this festive season
The recent Autumn budget introduced a number of expected and unexpected changes under the new Labour Government, with a particular…
National company swoops for long-established insurance broker
An Eastleigh based insurance broker has been acquired by national company Beyond Doubt Holdings. Law firm Moore Barlow advised the…
When should I start thinking about my exit strategy?
“When should I start thinking about my exit strategy?โ isย one of the most frequently asked questions by business owners.…
A guide to mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key business strategies for corporate growth, restructuring, and competitive advantage.ย This guide delves into the…
Guide to mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key business strategies for corporate growth, restructuring, and competitive advantage.
This guide delves into the…
What is a shareholder dispute?
Shareholder disputes pose a major challenge for companies, capable of impacting a company’s direction, financial health, and operational harmony. This…
Guide to partnership agreements
Partnerships involve a group of people working together in a business with the common of making a profit. These relationships…
What is a shareholdersโ agreement?
Understanding the intricacies and importance of a shareholders’ agreement is key for anyone involved in a business. This comprehensive guide…
A guide to Limited Liability Partnerships
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) represent a blend of general partnership structures with the benefits of limited liability for its members.…
What is an LLP Agreement?
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) is a mixture of two business structure, combining the flexibility of a partnership with the limited…
A guide to Employee Ownership Trusts
An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a specific type of Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) designed to facilitate the transfer of…
What is a joint venture agreement?
In an everchanging business landscape, forming strategic collaboration through a joint venture (JV) has become a common path for success.…
Advantages and disadvantages of a joint venture
Maximising benefits and navigating challenges with joint ventures.
Joint ventures offer entities the unique opportunity to pool resources, expertise, and…
Guide to joint ventures
Joint ventures are a strategic alliance between two or more parties, usually businesses. They agree to collaborate on a specific…
Guide to management buy-ins
This guide delves into management buy-ins (MBIs), touching on how they work, advantages, challenges, and strategic considerations for prospective buyers…
Guide to management buyouts
A management buyout (MBO) is a financial operation in which individuals from the company’s management or the entire management team…
Venture capital advantages and disadvantages
Venture capital funding is an important resource for startups and high-growth companies aspiring to scale rapidly. It offers capital and…
What is venture capital?
Venture capital is an avenue to fuel and support ambitious start-up companies during the challenging early phases of business. This…
Guide to Venture Capital Trusts
Venture Capital Trusts offer a unique combination of potential high returns and significant tax reliefs to investors. This comprehensive guide…
Guide to venture capital law
Venture capital can be a driving force behind a startup businessโs ability to innovate and grow. Venture capital involves investors…
Guide to corporate transactions
In any businessโs lifecycle, corporate transactions stand an important moment that can redefine a company’s trajectory.
A corporate transaction ranges…
A comprehensive guide to private equity
This guide delves into the intricacies of private equity, explaining what it is, its mechanisms, benefits, and the strategic approaches…
A comprehensive guide to private equity law
Private equity law is a pivotal aspect of the legal framework that governs private equity funds, investments, and transactions. This…
Moore Barlow advises Darwin & Wallace on its sale to The Portobello Pub Company
Roger Bailey and the Corporate team have played a pivotal role in helping to structure and deliver on the acquisition…
Moore Barlow advises New Path Fire and Security on latest acquisitionย
Moore Barlow has advised regional fire safety and security firm New Path Fire and Security on the acquisition of Kent-based…
Moore Barlow and Meridian Corporate Finance advise on restructuring of CSA Environmental
Meridian Corporate Finance and Moore Barlow have collaborated and advised on the restructure of CSA Environmental (โCSAโ) to facilitate management…
How to use restrictive covenants in commercial contracts
What are restrictive covenants?
Restrictive covenants are contractual clauses which protect one partyโs (the beneficiaryโs) key commercial interests. These covenants…
NSI regime – Understanding the new National Security Framework
The United Kingdom implemented an expansive national security regime on 4 January 2022, marking a significant milestone following the passage…
What is a partnership agreement and why do I need one?
If you are entering into a business partnership, it is important that you each agree on how the business will operate…
What are tag along & drag along rights?
Tag-along and drag-along rights are important clauses commonly found in shareholdersโ agreements and / or the articles of association of…
Onecom Group swoops for communications firm
LDC-backed Onecom Group has acquired a Swindon-based communications company in a deal supported by Moore Barlow.
The purchase of Excalibur…
Moore Barlow shortlisted for two Solent Deal Awards 2024
Moore Barlow has been shortlisted for two Solent Deal Awards, capping yet another year of strong dealmaking in 2023, as…
Moore Barlow assists 27-year-old Brighton business on exit
Moore Barlow’s corporate law team has played a crucial role in the sale of Computer and Network Consultants Limited to…
Should I consider taking venture capital into my business?ย
Itโs worth saying, a business has done well even to merit asking this question.ย But, once it reaches a certain…
Moore Barlow assists in sale of Future Build Recruitment to Hercules Site Servicesย
Moore Barlowโs Corporate transactions team has advised the shareholders of Future Build Recruitment Limited on the sale of a majority…
Understanding company dividends: a comprehensive overview
As a shareholder, understanding the details surrounding dividends is not just beneficial but essential for making informed decisions regarding your…
Locked box transactions: Understanding the locked box mechanism
What is the locked box mechanism?
The locked box mechanism is a pricing approach used in company acquisitions that simplifies…
How do I check who the shareholders of a company are?
How often is shareholder information updated?
Every private company limited by shares is legally required to notify Companies House of…
What are the pros and cons of different corporate structures?
It is important to select the right corporate structure for you and your business. This article outlines the main types…
How do leavers impact earn-out provisions?
Whilst it might not jump out at you as being the trendiest of topics, leavers and earn-out provisions can be…
Moore Barlow acts on ยฃ12.3m sale of soft drink brand Rio
Top 100 law firm Moore Barlow has played a vital role in the acquisition of soft drinks brand Rio to…
Steph Harrison
About Steph
I am a Solicitor working within the Corporate team in the Guildford office.ย
Prior to my training contract,…
Moore Barlow acts on ยฃ25 million tech deal
Regional law firm Moore Barlow has played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Fresh Relevance Ltd, a vendor of…
Disclosure letters and why they are important
Disclosure letters are an important document in mergers and acquisitions. It is produced by the seller and enables them to…
Company House identity verification
After some delays, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (ECCT Bill) is currently expected to receive Royal Assent this…
Moore Barlow advises Venture Precision Engineering Group on HireTech disposal
Law firm Moore Barlow has advised long-standing client Venture Precision Engineering Group on the disposal of its interests in Watford-based…
What is an intra-group reorganisation?
An intra-group reorganisation is the transfer of shares in a target company from one member of a group to another,…
A shareholdersโ agreement is like a company prenup
What is a shareholdersโ agreement?
A shareholdersโ agreement (โSHAโ for short) is like a prenuptial agreement for your company; a…
Jack Courtney
About Jack
As a corporate senior associate with a deep focus on mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring, and corporate transactions,…
What is the role of Venture Capital and Private Equity Institutions in the UK Financial Market?ย
Whether your business is a start-up or has been trading for a few years, financial security is imperative to long…
Tech companies preparing for growth
Insight bite: Tech companies preparing for growth
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, tech firms remain focused on growth, with a large…
State of play for businesses
Insight bite: State of play for businesses
Business leaders have weathered storm after storm over the past year. Despite recent…
The three biggest mistakes business owners make when looking to sell
Thomas Clark, partner and corporate lawyer at Moore Barlow, highlights the most common pitfalls that business leaders fall into when…
Shareholder approval on substantial property transactions
Whenever a company enters into any kind of transaction, consideration should be given to whether shareholder approval is required. One…
The due diligence process in mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions will almost always involve significant amounts of due diligence. This is because the buyer will want to…
What happens to your employees when you sell your business
For every business owner, whether you own a small family run company or a muti-national corporation, there may come a…
Micky Tanzam
About Micky
I am a Paralegal in the Corporate team. I assist on company secretarial matters and work closely with…
The UK demands more information from its corporates
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 2022 should receive Royal Assent (that is, become law in the UK) this spring.
The UK was one of…
Growth shares: mutual advantage to company and employeeย
For private companies, a common share incentive route often involves growth shares. This is a well-trodden path and rightly so.…
Company directorsโ duty to creditors
In the UK, directors have a duty to act in the best interests of the company and its creditors. This…
Moore Barlow completes strong year for dealmaking activity against challenging backdrop
Deals worth ยฃ777 million were completed in 2022, with the corporate team advising on almost two deals a week over…
M&A activity โ 2022 in review
For our clients, the Moore Barlow corporate team completed a strong period of deal making in 2022 despite economic headwinds…
New Path Fire and Security expands further and completes a ยฃ20M financial partnership
South East law firm Moore Barlow plays lead role supporting Southampton-headquartered fire and security group New Path Fire & Security…
Ashley Cooper
About Ashley
I am a dual qualified lawyer, both an admitted South African legal practitioner and recently admitted solicitor of…
Rectification of a company register of membersย
Moore Barlow Company Secretarial team have advised a client in a matter resulting in three court applications being granted pursuant…
The lesser-known nil paid share incentive
For private companies, the most common share incentive route often involves Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options or growth shares, both…
Moore Barlow acts on management buy out of Elecon UK
The Moore Barlow Corporate Team has advised the management team of Elecon UK, the Gosport-based manufacturer, on a management buyout…
A U-turn on Sole Director Decisions
A recent decision of the High Court in Re Active Wear Limited [2022] EWHC 2340 (Ch) (Re Active Wear) has…
Solent sailing regatta hits ยฃ1 million charity donations milestone
The Moore Barlow Silicon Cup Regatta, an annual yacht race between Port Solent and Cowes on the Isle of Wight,…
Tamia Varghese
About Tamia
I am a Solicitor in the Corporate team, having joined the firm in 2022 as a Paralegal after…
Zach Burnham
About Zach
As an Associate in the Corporate Team, I advise clients on a wide range of matters, including company…
What are contribution agreements?
Definition of a Contribution Agreement?
A contribution agreement is a legally binding document that allows individuals or firms to share…
The Moore Barlow Silicon Cup Regatta continues to raise funds for charity
The IT industryโs biggest sailing event is again creating a fantastic opportunity for networking and team building while fundraising for…
Southeast IT consultancy snapped up by global tech firm
Southeast law firm Moore Barlowโs corporate team has advised Berkshire-based IT and cloud infrastructure consultancy Q Associates on its acquisition…
Windsor it firm acquired in ยฃ10m deal
Southeast law firm Moore Barlowโs corporate team has advised Windsor-based data, security and cloud technology consultancy Spinnakar on its sale…
Propel acquires Prime Systems
Moore Barlowโs corporate team has advised the management team of software consultancy Propel on its acquisition of Prime Systems, a…
RSK Group acquires FR Consultants
Southeast law firm Moore Barlow has advised facade risk consultancy business, FR Consultants on its acquisition by RSK Group.
FR Consultants, headquartered…
Trade acquisition for 4Com Technologies
Moore Barlow has advised 4Com Group Limited (a subsidiary of 4Com Technologies Limited) on its acquisition of Midshire Business Systems…
Advising Cellpath to be bought by a US medical manufacturer
Moore Barlow has advised the shareholders of Powys-headquartered CellPath on the sale of CellPath Holdings Limitedโs entire issued share capital…
Cellpath bought by US medical manufacturer
London and Southeast law firm Moore Barlow has advised the shareholders of Powys-headquartered CellPath on the sale of CellPath Holdings…
4com completes inaugural acquisition with support from Moore Barlow
Southeast law firm Moore Barlow has advised business telephone systems provider 4Com on its acquisition of Midshire Telecom.
The purchase…
Secrutiny and Acora join forces
Southeast law firm Moore Barlow has advised leading cyber-security firm Secrutiny on its acquisition by national IT services provider Acora.
The merger…
Southeast on the brink of an โinnovation crisisโ without support for SMEs
SMEs across the Southeast are battening down the hatches as a result of the pandemic and cutting costs instead of…
Southern Communications Groupย acquires cloud technology specialist
Moore Barlow has advised Southern Communications Group (SCG) on its acquisition of cloud technology specialist X-on, marking the sixth acquisition SCG…
Moore Barlow and Meridian Corporate Finance Advise Solent-based company on management buyout
Meridian Corporate Finance and Moore Barlow have collaborated to advise on a management buyout of a Solent based firm as…
Management buyout for Gosport-based firm Limburn Boiler & Heating Services
Moore Barlow recently worked with Limburn Boiler & Heating Services to transition ownership from managing director, Richard Daily, to the…
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…
London on the brink of an โinnovation crisisโ without support for SMEs
Londonโs homegrown SMEs are battening down the hatches in the face of the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic and…
Gosport-Headquartered business completes management buyout
Moore Barlow has advised on a management buyout of Limburn Boiler and Heating Services, a leading provider of specialist heating…
Estate planning and inheritance tax implications when selling business assets
When considering the sale of your business or business assets, it’s essential to engage in comprehensive estate planning to determine…
Can I remove personal information from Companies House?
Due to the nature of Companies House being a free public domain it poses a risk of personal information being…
What are pre-emption rights and what do I need to be aware of?
What are pre-emption rights?
Pre-emption rights, also known as “first refusal rights” or “right of first refusal,” are contractual provisions…
Constitutional documents – your easy top follow explanatory guide
Legal jargon surrounding companies and their constitution can be confusing and sometimes frustrating to understand. As lawyers, we use โlegaleseโ…
Corporate – 2021 in review
Looking back on 2021 and the challenges that we have all faced, both commercially and in our day to day…
New Path Fire and Security completes trio of deals
Moore Barlow plays lead role as it supports the Southampton-headquartered companyโs acquisitive growth strategy
Moore Barlowโs corporate division has advised…
Small businesses resort to crowdfunding to stave off pandemic pinch
New research reveals that small and medium-sized UK firms are more likely to access crowdfunding than they are traditional sources…
Moore Barlow advises Online Payrolls on its sale to The Payroll Software and Services Group
Moore Barlow has advised Online Payrolls, a specialist provider of outsourced payroll services to customers in the UK, on its…
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?
Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency which is recorded on a digital โledgerโ. Cryptocurrency relies on distributed ledger…
What are statutory books and records? Everything you need to know
What are statutory books?
A businessโs statutory books contain the records of whoย the shareholders are in a company. Maintenance…
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…
Indemnities in Technology Contracts
Most suppliers of software and other forms of technology accept that they must indemnify customers if they breach third partiesโ…
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 Barlowโs Commercial & Technology law held a webinar on important recent legal developments affecting the drafting and negotiation of…
Webinar: Funding and exploiting your company’s innovation and IP rights
It is estimated that for most SMEโs more than 50% of their value resides in intellectual property or other intangibles.…
Moore Barlow advises Brooklyn Vendor Assurance in ยฃ1.8m deal
Moore Barlow has advised the fast-growing technology company, Brooklyn Vendor Assurance, in a deal that sees it secure ยฃ1.8m seed…
Moore Barlow’s corporate team completes deals worth ยฃ830M in record-breaking run
Team completes one deal a week in the run up to the 2020/21 tax year end
Moore Barlowโs corporate team…
Moore Barlow advises Thirdspace on strategic deal with TIG
Deal creates the UKโs Leading Advanced Digital MSP
Moore Barlow has advised ThirdSpace, the UKโs leading professional services provider of…
Moore Barlow advises Bytes Technology Group
In December 2020, Bytes Technology Group floated on the London Stock Exchange, priced at 270p per share. Within hours of…
Peter Jeffery leads team on Transparity Solutionsโ significant investment from Beech Tree Private Equity
Transparity is a market leading Microsoft cloud specialist and provides major UK companies with a complete offering of Microsoft cloud…
NSIB influence in action recommended cash offer for Calisen plc
Calisen plc is a UK listed energy company with its headquarters in Manchester. It provides market leading energy meters (smart…
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…
Agency merger strengthens Moore Barlowโs position in the recruitment sector
Two of the UKโs leading hospitality recruitment agencies have merged and will form part of the UKโs largest specialist hospitality…
Are you thinking of buying or selling a company?
If you’re thinking about purchasing or selling a company, our corporate legal experts can advise you and identify any potential downfalls. Contact corporate solicitor, Jeremy…
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 ยฃ100m+ turnover…
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…
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…
Restructuring a family business for the third generation
Moore Barlow has many clients who are family businesses. From entrepreneurial investment vehicles, to landed estates and rural businesses, to…
Webinar: New corporate insolvency rules โ 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…
Removing a company director from office
When a companyโs director is unwilling to resign, and no articles of association or shareholdersโ agreement offer provision for their…
How best to manage management buy-outs (MBOs)
What is a management buy-out? Understanding MBO advantages
A management buy-out (MBO) is a transaction in which a target business…
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…
New support for directors: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
On 26 June 2020 the Governmentโs new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) came into force. CIGA sets out…
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…
Nitzan Cohen
About Nitzan
I advise clients on all corporate tax related matters including share schemes and property taxes, i.e. SDLT and…
Mark Lucas
About Mark
As a corporate Partner, I advise on mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, shareholder arrangements and partnership law.
I…
Matthew Devine
About Matthew
Business isnโt just about contracts, deals, and growth. Itโs about people. Itโs about building something meaningful, securing the…
EMI schemes in COVID-19
What is an EMI Option Scheme?
Away from the legal jargon, an option is just an agreement that gives someone…
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…
Isabelle Balch
About Isabelle
I joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in 2019 having completed my law degree at the University…
David Bright
About David
I am a commercially minded corporate lawyer focussed on helping clients achieve their objectives.
With extensive experience in…
Kirsty Leary
About Kirsty
I act for companies at all different stages of their lifecycle; from initial idea or start up, through…
Jeremy Over
About Jeremy
Combining a practical knowledge of the law with common sense, I am passionate about helping my clients achieve…
Roger Bailey
About Roger
I am a pro-active, hands on corporate partner with over 25 yearsโ experience supporting clients with M&A, private…
Polly Cross
I am a partner in the firmโs corporate team specialising in corporate governance and company secretarial advice.
I work with…
Coronavirus: Business Interruption Loan Scheme – Further details on Lending Criteria
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is now available.…
Covid-19: Government support for business
On 17 March 2020, the Chancellor issued an update in respect of a temporary financial package aimed at providing support…
The pitfalls of incorporating with model articles
All limited companies must have articles of association. They are a publicly available document setting out the rules that officers…
The importance of a company’s statutory registers
If you are planning on selling your company, at some stage in the process you will be asked “Do you…
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…
Moore Blatch advises Aura Technology on deal with Amicus ITS to create ยฃ10m IT solutions provider
Strategic IT provider Aura Technology has joined forces with Amicus ITS, to create a ยฌยฃ10m+ turnover group operating in the…
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.…
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…
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…
Scaling Up for Success
Moore Blatch has recently partnered with Smith & Williamson to deliver a series of four Scaling up for Success seminars in…
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…
Transaction top tips
We are seeing numerous transactions in the TMT sector, many of which are a consolidation of the market. Additionally, a…
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…
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…
2019 resolutions for selling your business
If the festive break has hardened your resolve to sell your business, these handy tips on what to do in…
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…
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,…
A successful MBO for premium quality UPVC decking and fencing supplier
“When embarking on a management buy-out it is important you try before you buy” , a wise piece of our advice…
Justice for a minority shareholder
When a minority shareholder invests their life savings and a majority shareholder abuses his power, the consequences can be devastating.…
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.…
Are you GDPR compliant?
From 25 May 2018 the largest ever overhaul of UK data protection law will take effect that all organisations must…
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…
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…
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…
How to make your IT outsourcing contracts work for you
For thousands of businesses across the UK, outsourcing IT provides greater value, a better return on investment and peace of…
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…
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),…
How did our corporate team achieve a Net Promoter Score of 81? While doing ยฃ500m of deals in just 18 months
Moore Blatch has extensive experience in IT transactions and helping clients to achieve the best price. …
Moore Barlow celebrates record year in Legal 500 rankings
Moore Barlow, 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.…
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 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 finalist in four Solent Deal awards
Moore Blatch has been shortlisted for four awards in the Solent Deal Awards 2017.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…