John Warchus > Moore Barlow > Richmond, England > Lawyer Profile

The multi-disciplinary and ‘superb’ team at Moore Barlow regularly advises SMEs, AIM-listed companies, private equity houses and entrepreneurs on M&A and IPOs as well as commercial contracts in the technology and engineering sectors. Southampton-based Jeremy Over and commercial lawyer John Warchus, who has ‘invaluable’ knowledge of client sectors and splits his time between the Guildford and Richmond hubs, lead the team. Also in Guildford, Mark Lucas leads on corporate transactions particularly in the independent school sector. Belinda Walters joined the team in October 2022.

Moore Barlow works in conjunction with the firm’s corporate attorneys to support clients with IP matters concerning M&A transactions. John Warchus leads the team from Guildford and is noted for his expertise in IP exploitation and protection, while Dorothy Agnew in Southampton assists clients with IT outsourcing agreements. Belinda Walters in Southampton joined the team from Gardner Leader LLP in October 2022.

Recently developing its AI and Fintech client roster, Moore Barlow’s core strengths include cybersecurity, SaaS contracts and software licensing. John Warchus leads the team from Guildford and acts for clients across the IT, software, and telematics sectors, while Dorothy Agnew in Southampton is knowledgeable of structuring contracts for technology projects. Belinda Walters is also based in Southampton and joined the team from Gardner Leader LLP in October 2022.

With the 2020 merger between Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins fully finalised, the strengthened Moore Barlow group is well placed to offer bespoke advice on the whole spectrum of corporate work, particularly acquisitions and disposals. Guildford-based John Warchus is the practice head of the commercial team, while Jeremy Over leads the corporate department from Southampton, bringing extensive expertise in IT and technology-related transactions to the group. Roger Bailey has over 30 years’ experience supporting clients with M&A deals; David Bright is an expert in the telecoms field, and Dorothy Agnew handles complex commercial agreements. Thomas Clark focuses on long-term incentive plans, while Kirsty Leary, who was promoted to partner in May 2022, is knowledgeable on corporate reorganisations.