Welcome to Series 3, Episode 10 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast In this episode, Employment Solicitor Leah Waller is joined by Jen Smith, owner and founder of The Curious Mentor, to explore how businesses can foster truly neuroinclusive workplaces and environments where everyone can bring their best self to work. Jen and her team at The Curious Mentor provide coaching, mentoring, accessibility workplace assessments, psychometric analysis, team building, accessibility audits, and trai...
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Welcome to Series 3, Episode 10 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast In this episode, Employment Solicitor Leah Waller is joined by Jen Smith, owner and founder of The Curious Mentor, to explore how businesses can foster truly neuroinclusive workplaces and environments where everyone can bring their best self to work. Jen and her team at The Curious Mentor provide coaching, mentoring, accessibility workplace assessments, psychometric analysis, team building, accessibility audits, and trai...
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 10 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast In this episode, Employment Solicitor Leah Waller is joined by Jen Smith, owner and founder of The Curious Mentor, to explore how businesses can foster truly neuroinclusive workplaces and environments where everyone can bring their best self to work. Jen and her team at The Curious Mentor provide coaching, mentoring, accessibility workplace assessments, psychometric analysis, team building, accessibility audits, and trai...
Welcome to Episode 3 of Series 9 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast In this episode, Senior Commercial Property Solicitor Sharan Uppal is joined by Helen Shellabear, Managing Director of Shellwin Real Estate — a family-owned, private property company with a portfolio of commercial office and industrial properties in Buckinghamshire. Together, they explore the topic of Green Lease provisions in commercial Leases, discussing how landlords and tenants can work together to improve the envir...
Welcome to Episode 3 of Series 8 of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast. In this episode, Corporate Partners Will Pearce and Barry Maytum explore the key considerations business owners should be aware of when preparing for a sale. Drawing on their extensive experience, they outline the practical steps to help you plan effectively and achieve the best possible outcome. They discuss: Building the right support team – from lawyers and tax advisers to corporate finance specialists and insurance...
Welcome to Episode 3, Series 7 of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast. In this episode, Corporate Partners Will Pearce and Barry Maytum explore the key considerations when approaching business growth through mergers, acquisitions, or purchasing another company. They cover: The legal process involved in acquisitions and mergersUnderstanding your starting point and objectives — are you looking for a product, service, IP, key people, or a balance sheet opportunity?The benefits of engaging advi...
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 6 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Lindsey Abbott, Employment Partner at Moorcrofts, is joined by Colin Barnett, Founder of CB Talent Consulting, to explore the ever-evolving world of talent, from recruitment and retention to AI’s growing role in the workplace. Topics covered include: Current recruitment market trends post-COVIDThe impact of flexible and hybrid working on talent strategiesRedundancies and employer responsibilitiesKey chal...
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 5 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Heather Stewart and Jai Nathwani from Moorcrofts’ Corporate Team explore Employee Share Schemes - what they are, why they matter, and how they can benefit your business. The discussion focuses on aligning employee interests with company performance, attracting and retaining talent, and the strategic value of share ownership in boosting productivity and engagement. Topics covered include: What is an...
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 4 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Julia Ferguson, Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Moorcrofts, is joined by Steve Page, Head of GreenFiT at Savills, to discuss the pressing topic of environmental performance in commercial real estate, with a particular focus on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). As climate change takes centre stage, businesses are under growing pressure to demonstrate strong ESG credentials -...
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 2 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Senior Associate Adam Forder from Moorcrofts' Corporate Team is joined by Tom Biggs and Jordan Wood from Wellers Accountants to explore the world of SEIS and EIS investment schemes. Together, they discuss: What is SEIS/EIS?Key differences between SEIS and EISInvestment criteria:For companies: Eligibility requirements and conditions throughout the minimum holding periodFor investors: Who qualifies and wha...
In this episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, Commercial and Technology Partner Tim Astley is joined by Senior Associate, Usha Guness to discuss some of the key risks of using generative AI and some potential mitigations and solutions. They cover: Intellectual Property risks from using existing IP used and IP ownership issues of AI produced workConfidentiality and data securityPrivacy and data protectionBias in training dataSummary of AI regulation and what businesses need ...
Welcome to the first episode of Series 3 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Corporate Partner Will Pearce is joined by Senior Corporate Solicitor Adam Forder, as they break down the essentials of investment agreements. Whether you're a company founder or an investor, this episode provides a clear, concise overview of key topics, including investment structures, governance rights, and the critical elements every investment agreement should contain. Will and Adam ...
Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, Corporate Partner Will Pearce is joined by Commercial Property Julia Ferguson to discuss the topic of due diligence in the commercial property space. Key questions addressed: What are the essential elements of due diligence when evaluating commercial property?How should a company prepare its property documentation for a due diligence review?How do you...
Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, Corporate Partner Will Pearce is joined by Employment Partner Lindsey Abbott to discuss due diligence in employment when buying or selling a company. They explore the key considerations and practical steps businesses should take when reviewing employment practices as part of a business acquisition or sale. Key discussion points include: What is employment due dil...
Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, Corporate Partner Will Pearce is joined by Tech and Commercial Partner Tim Astley to discuss the topic of due diligence in the commercial and tech space. Key discussion points include: Mitigating risks and uncovering potential issues: How due diligence plays a pivotal role in protecting businesses by identifying risks before they escalate.Technology-specific due dilig...
Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, members of our corporate team, Adam Forder and Heather Stewart, explore the intricate world of shareholder relationships. They cover several critical questions: What governs shareholder relations in a company? What happens if you fall out with another shareholder? Is it really necessary to create a formal shareholders’ agreement? Does having a shareholders’ agreement mean I don’t t...
Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, our corporate partner Will Peace catches up with employment partner Lindsey Abbott to explore the intricacies of the employment life cycle. Join Will and Lindsey as they explore what it takes for startup businesses to establish a solid foundation for future growth, ensuring they are well-prepared for the due diligence process when the time comes to exit. Key Topics Covered: Comprehensive Documentation...
This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees Moorcrofts commercial property partner, Julia Ferguson, welcome special guest Alex Cummings from Cummings Commercial. Tune in as Julia and Alex discuss the process of finding business premises. Topics covered include: Key considerations to keep in mind during the search process: From location and size to amenities and lease terms.Heads of Terms (HOTs): The complexities of HOTs, shedding light on the key terms agreed upon betwe...
This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees Moorcrofts corporate partner Will Peace, explore the intricacies of Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) with special guest EdParkes, Chief Finance Officer at LHi. Tune in as Will and Ed discuss the transformative journey LHi undertook, the invaluable lessons learned, and actionable recommendations for organisations considering a similar path. Topics covered include: LHi's evolution from ...
This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees Kate Prentis and Kirsty King from Moorcrofts discuss the intricate world of corporate governance for private limited companies, exploring the pivotal role of directors and their duties and obligations. Tune in as Kate and Kirsty cover: Upcoming changes in the Registrar's powers: The increase in the powers of the Registrar of Companies House to tackle economic crime, ushered in by the enactment of the Economic Crime and Transparency...
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our brand-new second series of Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, aptly entitled 'Navigating the Business Journey from Start-up to Exit and Everything in Between.' In this exciting series, our mission is clear: to empower entrepreneurs, business owners, and decision-makers with an arsenal of invaluable insights and expert advice. Join us as we delve into the essential facets of not just starting a business but successfully steering it through ev...
This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin discuss the issue of post-termination restrictions in employment contracts with James Bickford-Smith, counsel at Littleton Chambers. In the episode, Matt and James discuss: what are post-termination restrictionsare they enforced by the courtsthe purpose of restrictionsthe importance of the reasonableness of restrictions; and the need for good drafting.Connect with James Bick...
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 10 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast In this episode, Employment Solicitor Leah Waller is joined by Jen Smith, owner and founder of The Curious Mentor, to explore how businesses can foster truly neuroinclusive workplaces and environments where everyone can bring their best self to work. Jen and her team at The Curious Mentor provide coaching, mentoring, accessibility workplace assessments, psychometric analysis, team building, accessibility audits, and trai...
