Tris Moore

MANAGING PARTNER
Formerly a Partner of two regional firms and with London experience, Tris is a commercial lawyer of more than twenty years’ call, who specialises in advising on technology and business matters. His commercial practice includes advising clients on the creation, protection and exploitation of IP rights and on contracts in a number of fast-moving sectors, including new media, technology, life sciences and sport.

Tris Moore

Tris Moore

MANAGING PARTNER

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OVERVIEW

Tris has acted for major players in industry, technology and sport, and for many smaller businesses, particularly in the creative industries, and is well-placed to advise clients on their commercial and intellectual property requirements and commercial strategies.

Moore Law is a small firm but punches like a heavyweight and is ranked as a either a “Leading” or “Top Tier” firm in the South East by the Legal 500 for corporate & commercial, IP, media and sport.


Specialisms
  • Company commercial
  • Intellectual property ownership, protection and exploitation
  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • IT and technology agreements including software development and licensing
  • Clinical trial agreements and complex subcontracting arrangements
  • Sport endorsement contracts and image rights
Qualifications
  • LLB (Hons) Law Degree (2:1), Lancaster University (1992-95)
  • Legal Practice Course Diploma, Chester College Law (1995-96)
  • Qualified as a solicitor and member of the Law Society in 1999.
Other
  • Early in his legal career, Tris worked as in-house Legal Counsel to a major telecoms company where he first picked up experience on company commercial work, technology and IT contracts
  • Tris acts for a leading clinical research organisation, drafting and negotiating complex contractual agreements with the major pharmaceutical companies in the area of Central Nervous System experimental medicine
  • Acted for a number of well-known sportsmen, sports retailers and rights holders
  • A keen sportsman and, whilst he has hung up his football boots in recent years, he has completed the London Marathon, London Triathlon and the Zurich Half Ironman.
  • Lives in Lewes with his wife and two young children.

Testimonials
  • Gerben Smit, CEO,
    Smit Mobile Equipment BV

    "Tris Moore has helped SMIT to negotiate its contracts with the major players in the UK Healthcare market for close to ten years now. He ensures that we manage our exposure to risk and is a great asset to the business."
    Dr Colin Dourish, CEO
    P1vital Limited

    “Tris has acted for P1vital for many years now and I continue to be impressed by his work ethic, diligent attention to detail and commercial approach. He is a real asset to us, a valued and trusted advisor and an integral part of the P1vital team.”
  • Dr Colin Dourish, CEO

    P1vital Limited

    “Tris has acted for P1vital for many years now and I continue to be impressed by his work ethic, diligent attention to detail and commercial approach. He is a real asset to us, a valued and trusted advisor and an integral part of the P1vital team.”

    Tim Jarvis

    SEETHAT Visionary Video

    "I was lucky to find Tris Moore shortly after I set up SEETHAT. He helped us regularise our business contracts and secure our IP rights. Whenever I need expert legal advice in these areas I know where to turn."
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Management Team

Tris Moore
MANAGING PARTNER

Tris Moore

Scott Appleton
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY

Scott Appleton

Mike Townley
HEAD OF SPORT

Mike Townley



Jane Smith
HEAD OF EMPLOYMENT

Jane Smith

Scott Appleton
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

Chris O'Hare