We are delighted to announce a landmark development for SGD as we embark on an exciting new chapter! In January 2025, SGD will merge with the legal services team of Moore Kingston Smith LLP to create a dynamic new law firm: Moore SGD Law. This merger promises to elevate our service offerings and expand our reach in the legal, media and creative sectors.
Moore Kingston Smith LLP is a leading multi-disciplinary advisory, tax, and audit firm with an established legal team. In January, the 14-person, SRA-authorised legal team from Moore Kingston Smith will be joined by SGD’s talented 24 professionals, forming an innovative alliance poised for growth.
Moore SGD Law will provide a comprehensive range of legal services, including property, dispute resolution, family law, company and commercial law, employment, private client services and immigration. Importantly, we will also cater to the specific needs of the music, media and entertainment industries, enhancing Moore Kingston Smith's existing offerings. This expansion will bolster their dedicated team of over 100 experts, adding specialist legal expertise to its professional services capabilities which cover marketing services, TV and film, theatre, actors and entertainers and video gaming.
By merging with SGD, Moore Kingston Smith demonstrates its unwavering commitment to the media sector and creative industries. Our clients will enjoy seamless access to the vast expertise and resources of a larger, interconnected professional services firm. This strategic move enhances our operational strengths, establishing a solid foundation for delivering high-quality client services and fostering professional development in a supportive environment.
John Statham, founding partner of Statham Gill Davies shares his excitement about the next chapter for the firm:
“Over the years, SGD partners have collaborated with Moore Kingston Smith LLP, and their appreciation for our services, along with our shared values, led them to approach us about joining forces. Both SGD and Moore Kingston Smith are renowned, successful brands in their own right, and this partnership represents a unique opportunity to combine our strengths.
By leveraging Moore Kingston Smith’s robust market presence and extensive client base across diverse sectors, we’re poised to take our firm to the next level. This merger ensures we have the investment, structure, and resources to adapt to the changing legal landscape and seize exciting growth opportunities, all while delivering even greater value to our clients.
Our clients will continue to receive the same dedicated service, commercial acumen, and technical expertise from the lawyers they trust—now with the added advantage of access to Moore Kingston Smith’s wider range of professional services.
SGD has a proud history of trailblazing in the legal field, and I’m thrilled to lead the firm into this transformative merger. As Moore SGD Law, we’re embarking on an exciting journey, unlocking new possibilities for our clients and our business alike.”