Moorcrofts LLP

11/08/2025

Completion of a deal may be the milestone but what happens next is just as important.

Post-completion steps ensure the transaction is fully implemented and any future obligations are clearly managed.

Key areas to consider include:

● Filing and registration requirements
● Deferred consideration or earn-outs
● Integration and transition arrangements
● Handling announcements and stakeholder communications
● Managing warranties and indemnity claims

Planning for the “beyond” from the outset ensures smoother implementation and protects both value and reputation after the deal is done.

Read the full guide to private M&As here 👇
https://moorcrofts.com/from-raw-to-ready-a-guide-to-private-ma/

A clear overview of the key legal stages in UK private M&A deals, from structuring to due diligence and ex*****on.

05/08/2025

Considering growing your business through a merger, acquisition or company purchase — but not sure where to start?

n our latest Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, Corporate Partners Will Pearce and Barry Maytum unpack the key legal and strategic considerations to help you plan, negotiate, and execute a successful deal.

🎙 The legal process involved in acquisitions and mergers
🎙 Clarifying your objectives — product, service, IP, people, or a balance sheet opportunity?
🎙 The importance of engaging advisers early and building the right professional team
🎙 The different types of acquisitions and what they mean in practice
🎙 Funding options available and how they work in real-world scenarios
🎙 Post-acquisition integration, cultural alignment, and long-term success

Whether you're a startup, scale-up, or established business, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you approach business growth through a merger or acquisition.

🎧 Listen here 👇

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1189538/episodes/17445634-how-to-approach-growth-through-merging-or-buying-another-business

04/08/2025

The acquisition agreement is the cornerstone of a private M&A deal – it brings the transaction to life.

It sets out the key terms, allocates risk, and ensures each party’s obligations are clearly defined and legally enforceable.

Core elements typically include:

● What’s being sold (shares or assets)
● Payment structure and any adjustments
● Warranties, indemnities and liability caps
● Restrictive covenants and confidentiality
● Conditions to completion and timing

Alongside the main agreement, documents such as the disclosure letter, tax covenant, board minutes, and Companies House filings are essential to ensure the deal is watertight and properly implemented.

Read the full guide to private M&As here 👇

https://moorcrofts.com/from-raw-to-ready-a-guide-to-private-ma/

A clear overview of the key legal stages in UK private M&A deals, from structuring to due diligence and ex*****on.

31/07/2025

Unlock the benefits of expert legal support for your merger or acquisition!

Whether you’re planning to grow through acquisition or considering a strategic merger, working with Moorcrofts LLP means you’ll have a trusted team of experienced M&A lawyers by your side from initial planning to successful completion.

The benefits of working with Moorcrofts:

✅ Experienced M&A experts you can trust
✅ Tailored advice aligned with your business goals
✅ Clear, commercial guidance without the legal jargon
✅ End-to-end support at every stage of the transaction
✅ A trusted long-term partner beyond the deal

Let’s talk about how we can support your next move 👇

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 01628 470000
🌐 Web: moorcrofts.com

30/07/2025

Our commercial property team has advised MMR Research Worldwide Limited and Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW) Limited on two new lettings in Central London.

MMR Research Worldwide Limited is part of the MMR Research Group, a global consumer market research agency that specialises in food, beverage, personal and household care research.

Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW) Limited is a sister agency of MMR Research Group and is a market research agency specialising in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.

Moorcrofts LLP has acted for MMR Research Worldwide Limited since 2022, assisting them in securing several lettings to expand their operations in Berkshire. The recent lettings were to enable the companies to exit their existing premises in London into separate offices, so each company can successfully expand their respective businesses.

Moorcrofts’ commercial property solicitor, Sharan Uppal led the legal negotiations for the tenants.

Read the full news release here 👇

https://moorcrofts.com/moorcrofts-help-secure-two-new-offices-for-mmr-research-worldwide-limited-and-healthcare-research-worldwide-limited/

Moorcrofts commercial property team has advised MMR Research Worldwide Limited and Healthcare Research Worldwide Limited on two new lettings in Central London.

29/07/2025

Thinking about business growth through mergers or acquisitions?

In this episode of Moorcrofts Means Business, Corporate Partners Will Pearce and Barry Maytum break down what really matters, from spotting the right opportunity to making the deal work long-term.

Discover how to approach a deal, avoid common pitfalls, fund your growth, and integrate successfully.

🎧 Listen here 👇

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1189538/episodes/17445634-how-to-approach-growth-through-merging-or-buying-another-business

28/07/2025

Due diligence in private M&A is more than a box-ticking exercise – it’s where deals are made or broken.

It uncovers critical legal, financial, and commercial risks that could impact price, structure, or even the viability of the deal.

Key areas of focus include:

● Title to shares
● Change of control clauses
● Existing or potential claims
● Employee issues and liabilities
● IP ownership and property rights

A thorough due diligence process ensures there are no hidden surprises and allows risks to be addressed through deal structure, price adjustments, or contractual protections.

Read the full guide to private M&As here 👇

https://moorcrofts.com/from-raw-to-ready-a-guide-to-private-ma/

A clear overview of the key legal stages in UK private M&A deals, from structuring to due diligence and ex*****on.

25/07/2025

Are you ready for the biggest changes to employment law in years? Businesses that aren't prepared could risk legal and financial consequences.

The Employment Rights Bill is set to reshape key employment protections, including making unfair dismissal a 'day one' right. This means employers must act now to review contracts, update policies, and prepare their teams.

This month our Employment Insights focuses on the Government's updated roadmap for reform, including a helpful timetable to support your internal planning.

What the Government's new parental leave and pay review could mean for your workplace and the risks around redundancies, where one procedural slip could lead to costly Employment Tribunal claims.

You can access and read the full blog posts via the links below 👇

1️⃣ Employment Law: What is changing and when 👇

https://moorcrofts.com/employment-law-what-is-changing-and-when/

2️⃣ Unfair Dismissal to become a Day One Right: You need to prepare now👇

https://moorcrofts.com/unfair-dismissal-to-become-a-day-one-right-you-need-to-prepare-now/

3️⃣ Thinking about making redundancies? One procedural slip could land you in an Employment Tribunal 👇

https://moorcrofts.com/thinking-about-making-redundancies-one-procedural-slip-could-land-you-in-an-employment-tribunal/

4️⃣ Parental leave and pay under review 👇

https://moorcrofts.com/parental-leave-and-pay-under-review/

As always, if you have any Employment Law or HR questions (whether related to the above or not), have a chat with our Employment Team.

24/07/2025

Thinking about a merger or acquisition?

It’s an exciting time but it also raises some key legal questions.

From due diligence to post-deal integration, understanding the legal side early on is essential for a successful outcome.

Our Corporate team has pulled together the Top 5 Q&As we’re regularly asked when advising on M&A transactions.

Got a question about mergers or acquisitions?

Drop it in the comments or get in touch 👇

📧 [email protected]
📞 01628 470000
🌐 www.moorcrofts.com

23/07/2025

Members of our team had a fantastic time hosting our friends at Nunn Hayward LLP for an evening at Windsor Races.

After enjoying drinks and dinner together, we were treated to some fascinating racing insights from former jockey David Crosse, followed by a behind-the-scenes visit to the Parade Ring to see the horses warming up.

A real highlight of the evening was heading trackside to the start line, where we watched the horses load into the stalls and prepare for the race.

Thank you to the Nunn Hayward LLP team for joining us for an enjoyable evening.

22/07/2025

Are you considering business growth through mergers, acquisitions, or buying another company?

In Series 3, Episode 7 of the Means Business podcast, our Corporate Partners, Will Pearce and Barry Maytum, explore what’s involved in acquiring or merging with another business — from legal steps to strategic considerations.

Whether you're actively exploring growth opportunities or just starting to consider the possibilities, this episode provides a practical overview of what to expect and how to get started the right way.

In this episode, Will and Barry cover:

🎙The legal process involved in acquisitions and mergers
🎙Understanding your starting point and objectives — are you looking for a product, service, IP, key people, or a balance sheet opportunity?
🎙The benefits of engaging advisers early and assembling the right professional team
🎙The different types of acquisitions and what they mean in practice
🎙Funding options available and how they work in real-world scenarios
🎙Practicalities — assessing whether your business is ready, and how to manage the business post-acquisition to ensure smooth integration, cultural alignment, and long-term success

🎧 Listen here 👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1189538/episodes/17445634-how-to-approach-growth-through-merging-or-buying-another-business

21/07/2025

The structure of a private M&A deal is more than a formality – it’s the master plan!

It defines how risk is managed, value is enhanced, and regulatory compliance is secured.

Key elements include:

● Share vs asset purchase
● Type and timing of consideration
● Tax and legal implications
● Heads of terms vs final structure

While heads of terms set the initial direction, due diligence can reshape the deal.

Getting the structure right from the outset can significantly reduce risk, improve tax efficiency, and create a solid legal foundation.

Read the full guide to private M&As here 👇

https://moorcrofts.com/from-raw-to-ready-a-guide-to-private-ma/

A clear overview of the key legal stages in UK private M&A deals, from structuring to due diligence and ex*****on.