Barry Moore

Mr Moore joined Murgitroyd in 2021 following the acquisition of Hanna Moore & Curley, the firm he co-founded and helped to build into a respected patents practice.

A chartered physicist, European patent attorney, chartered patent attorney and Irish patent and trade mark attorney, he has led Murgitroyd’s Irish team for the past five years, contributing to the firm’s expansion and strengthening its European footprint.

He said: “As our profession navigates rapid technological and regulatory change, one thing remains constant: clients need trusted advisors who understand their business, anticipate their challenges and stand alongside them. Human relationships will always remain at the heart of how we deliver expertise.

“I’m excited to lead a patents team that blends deep technical knowledge with respected commercial insight — building a practice that harnesses the best technology, while ensuring that personal, strategic advice continues to guide and protect our clients’ ambitions.”

Gordon Stark, chief executive at Murgitroyd, added: “Barry brings a proven combination of technical depth, commercial understanding and leadership experience.

“His appointment reflects our commitment to positioning our already significant patents team to lead a changing sector and to ensure our clients benefit from a team that is not only highly skilled but deeply connected to their needs.

“We are delighted that Barry will be leading this next phase of growth.”