The corporate and commercial practice at Moore Barlow is co-led by Jeremy Over in Southampton and John Warchus, who splits his time between Guildford and Richmond. Described as ‘a highly accomplished deal maker’, Over often handles transactions within the technology and manufacturing sectors. Roger Bailey has more than three decades of experience advising on M&A and IPOs. Kirsty Leary and David Bright are also key members of the team. Leary is noted for expertise in corporate reorganisations, while Bright often works with clients in the telecoms industry. Thomas Clark left the firm in April 2023, while Peter Jeffery departed in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jeremy Over is a highly accomplished deal maker. He is exceptional.’
- ‘Roger Bailey is absolutely brilliant. He's very knowledgeable and gives huge attention to detail. He is super responsive and extremely pleasant to deal with.’
‘The Moore Barlow team is very reliable. They produce high quality assistance and advice in acquisitions.'
'They are a great team. They are very knowledgeable and work well together.'
'David Bright is quick to engage and understands the needs of the client.'
'The Moore Barlow team are always ready to help, and they understand the commercial reality of doing transactions at speed.'
'Their ability to translate complex processes and concepts into easily digestible concepts has been integral in completing a number of client projects.'
‘They are personable, reliable, and hard working.'
Key clients
- Southern Communications Limited
- New Path Fire and Security Ltd
- 4Com Technologies Limited
- Hall & Woodhouse Limited
- Serocor Group
- Sabien Technology Group Plc
- Churchill Retirement Plc
- Kallidus Limited
Work highlights
- Advised on the £25m sale of Fresh Relevance Ltd to Dotdigital Group PLC.
- Advised on the £12.3m sale of Rio Tropical Limited to A.G. Barr PLC.
- Advised on the disposal of Computer and Network Consultants Limited to FluidOne.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jeremy Over; John Warchus
Other key lawyers
David Bright; Roger Bailey; Dorothy Agnew; Kirsty Leary