London – June, 2025: PR, Digital and Creative Agency The PHA Group has been appointed by leading law firm Moore Barlow to deliver a comprehensive communications brief on an initial 12-month contract.
The contract, which commenced in May, will focus on raising awareness of Moore Barlow’s core client work and reinforcing its reputation as a values-driven, multi-service law firm.
PHA was selected by Moore Barlow following a competitive six-way pitch process.
Neil Mcleod
Moore Barlow, named by The Times as one of the best legal firms in the UK, operates on a people-first “personal and professional” approach delivered from its offices in Southampton, Guildford, London, Lymington, Richmond, and Woking. The 189-strong lawyer firm offers specialist legal services across 18 practice areas including Corporate, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Family, and Private Client work. It was established in May 2020 following a merger of two legacy law firms – Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins.
The PHA Group will develop and deliver a series of integrated communications campaigns designed to help align with Moore Barlow’s current and future needs as a growing firm.
Campaigns will showcase the firm’s market-leading expertise and highlight its commitment to an inclusive culture while amplifying its presence in key regional markets throughout 2025 and beyond.
Neil McLeod, Managing Director of Corporate at The PHA Group, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Moore Barlow. It is a people-first, driven firm with values that we feel align strongly with our own. The Moore Barlow team ran an excellent pitch process and we are delighted to have been appointed. The legal sector continues to be an exciting place, with many challenges and opportunities. We are very much looking forward to delivering on the campaign.”
Michelle Wheeler
Michelle Wheeler, Chief Marketing Officer at Moore Barlow, commented: “Moore Barlow recently celebrated its official five-year anniversary. We felt it was the right time to go out to the market to recruit a new, long-term PR partner.
“Everyone at the firm is proud of the work we do at Moore Barlow and the support we provide to our clients.
“Building relationships with our clients and referrers is a core part of how we operate, so we are not just a law firm but an important part of their support network. We wanted a communications strategy that is aligned with those principles.
“We are delighted to appoint PHA and look forward to working closely with the team in driving campaigns against our business objectives.”
About Moore Barlow
Moore Barlow is a progressive, people-focused law firm supporting individuals and organisations through key life and business stages. With the expertise of a large city firm and the personal touch of a boutique practice, we deliver clear, practical legal advice tailored to your goals.
We serve clients across 18 practice areas, focusing on high-net-worth individuals, SME business owners and those affected by serious injury or medical negligence. Our approach is relationship-driven – we take time to understand the full picture and work with you to achieve the best outcome.
With around 440 staff, including 181 lawyers and 59 partners, we operate from six offices across the South of England including Guildford, London, Lymington, Richmond, Southampton and Woking. We’re proud to have 10 Tier 1 Legal 500 teams and one of the highest proportions of female equity partners in UK law. Our culture is built on inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability – because when our people thrive, so do our clients.
About The PHA Group
Established in 2005, The PHA Group is an award-winning independent PR and Digital agency founded by Phil Hall, the former editor of the world’s bestselling newspaper and Director of Editorial Development at Trinity Mirror Group.
With offices based in London, Manchester, Leeds and Wokingham, The PHA Group constitutes consumer, corporate and reputation PR specialists to deliver transformational results for clients, including household brands, international corporations, ambitious start-ups, and individuals with a story to tell.
Our unparalleled network integrates top-level media and influencer contacts with strategic, creative, digital, and social insight, as well as global connections, to create a truly bespoke service. www.thephagroup.com