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Moorcrofts Means Business

Welcome to "Moorcrofts Means Business" podcast, where our speakers will be discussing legal topics to help you run your business as efficiently as possible. Topics will range from buying and selling a company in the UK or abroad, legal technology matters from open source licences through to software and hardware contracts and IP protection, leasing a commercial property and the very thorny and ever evolving landscape of employment law and contractual services. All our podcasts are for general

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16:26

Employment Law Update: What’s changing in 2026 and...

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2026/04/20

Welcome to Series 4, Episode 3 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Lindsey Abbott, Employment Partner at Moorcrofts, is joined by Joe Hughes, Practice Manager, to discuss some of the upcoming employment law developments and what they mean for employers over the next 12 months. With significant reforms on the horizon through the Employment Rights Act 2025 and beyond, this episode breaks down what businesses need to know now to stay compliant and prepared. In this episode...

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12:54

Renting business premises – what to expect from the...

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2026/03/02

Welcome to Series 4, Episode 2 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Julia Ferguson, Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Moorcrofts, is joined by Sharan Uppal, Associate in the Commercial Property team, to discuss the legal process of acquiring commercial premises. They explore what happens after heads of terms are agreed, why the process can take longer than many tenants expect, and the key legal and practical issues businesses should be aware of when entering int...

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8:20

EMI Schemes after the Autumn Budget

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2026/01/09

Welcome to Series 4, Episode 1 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Corporate Solicitors Heather Stewart and Conor Stacey from Moorcrofts’ Corporate Team discuss the recent changes to Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget and what they mean for growing businesses. They explore how these changes could make EMI schemes accessible to a wider range of companies and explain what businesses with existing EMI arrangements need to be a...

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35:14

Neuroinclusion: How do we get our people to bring...

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2025/11/11

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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22:10

Green Lease provisions in commercial leases

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2025/10/22

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...

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18:45

Getting ready to sell your business: What you need to...

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2025/10/13

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...

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17:41

How to approach growth through merging or buying...

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2025/07/03

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...

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39:35

Recruitment, retention and the rise of AI in the...

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2025/05/30

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...

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19:03

Employee Share Schemes to drive employee engagement...

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2025/05/07

Welcome to Series 3, Episode 5 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, Heather Stewart and Jay 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...

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21:38

Environmental Performance of Business Premises –...

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2025/04/07

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 -...

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14:46

Key risks and mitigations of using generative AI

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2025/02/21

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 ...

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41:46

SEIS & EIS investment strategies explained

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2025/02/21

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...

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27:02

Breaking Down Investment Agreements

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2025/01/29

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 exp...

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21:50

Due Diligence in the Commercial Property Space

Moorcrofts Means Business ·

2024/12/05

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 assess ...

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19:12

Employment Due Diligence when buying or selling a...

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2024/11/19

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 dilige...

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22:45

Due Diligence in the commercial and tech space

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2024/10/01

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 diligenc...

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13:56

Understanding shareholder relationships

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2024/07/09

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 trus...

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23:52

Managing Employees: Getting your documentation right

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2024/05/24

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: Lea...

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49:49

Finding the Right Business Premises

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2024/03/22

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32:01

Unveiling EMIs and EOTs: A Journey of Growth with...

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2024/03/06

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