Professional background
I have deep experience advising HR, in-house legal and senior leadership teams on all aspects of UK and EU employment law including onboarding employees, HR data privacy matters, performance issues, employee sickness absence, misconduct, business protection matters, reduction in force and termination of employment. I also have strong expertise advising on discrimination, whistleblowing and harassment issues in the UK workplace. I am a proficient litigator, with experience in the UK Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and High Court.
I have been consistently ranked as an ‘Associate to Watch’ and ‘Rising Star’ in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 respectively. I am a regular media commentator and have appeared on a Channel 4 documentary, as well as being quoted in publications such as The Times, The Sunday Times, Law360, IFLR and Women’s Health Magazine. I have also written articles for many publications including but not limited to efinancial careers, the Solicitor’s Journal, the International Employment Lawyer, HR Magazine, People Management and the Legal Gazette.
I'm a regular speaker at client seminars and international conferences.
Whilst working with clients in all sectors, I have particular experience advising clients in tech, life sciences, financial and professional services and luxury fashion.
Prior to joining Fieldfisher, I worked in a top tier Chambers-ranked employment law team at an internationally recognised full-service law firm in London. I have lived and worked in the USA, the UK, Japan and Italy.
Education
I obtained a Distinction for the Legal Practice Course, with a focus on employment and business law.
I successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Law, legal conversion course.
I obtained a Distinction for my Masters, with a focus on Social Anthropology.
I obtained a 2:1 History degree, with a semester spent studying Italian Renaissance history in Venice, Italy.
Awards & recognition
Moira is a very reliable, talented and knowledgeable lawyer. She is able to deliver fast advice in complex matters, has a thorough understanding of cross-border matters and is capable of combining in-depth expertise with commercial insight.
Her responsiveness and concise and clear advice make her easy to work with.
I highly value Moira’s calm demeanour and professional approach. She is a great person to share your thinking with and I highly rate her ability to understand a situation, consider the angles, debate the issues and provide me with solid advice and guidance.
Moira is super helpful, supportive, clear and efficient.
Authored pieces
Key employment law considerations when scaling
AI in Employment: Recent UK Legal Updates
What others say…
Her responsiveness and concise and clear advice make her easy to work with.
I highly value Moira’s calm demeanour and professional approach. She is a great person to share your thinking with and I highly rate her ability to understand a situation, consider the angles, debate the issues and provide me with solid advice and guidance.
Moira is super helpful, supportive, clear and efficient.