With us in your corner, the commercial side of your business is in safe hands.

Practical, focused and fast when you need us to be, we pay attention to the detail while keeping things moving – leaving you to stay focused on your next move.

Whether you’re buying, selling, structuring or investing in your business, let us do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Legal expertise that supports your employees and your business. We’re always available and always ready to step in when you need us. 

Our breadth of expertise means you’ll be prepped and ready to handle the unique challenges of this fast-paced and ever-changing sector. 

Your business is unique. We’ll help you keep it that way. 

Our deep level of sector expertise means we’re the go-to law firm for clients leading the way in the low-carbon industry. 

About us

A legal partner you can rely on

Since 2007, businesses in the UK and beyond have trusted us to be their legal partner.

Here’s why…

We’re always in your corner

We’re more than just your legal advisors. We really get to know your business: The challenges you face. The direction you’re heading in. The detail that helps us understand your bigger picture.

We’re on your team and we work alongside you to help you achieve your goals.

We know our stuff and we get things done

The legal demands that come with running a business can feel complex, but working with us isn’t.

We unravel the complicated stuff so you don’t have to, using our in-depth knowledge of commercial, corporate, commercial property, employment and intellectual property law to give you practical advice and the results you need.

We’re also plugged into a wide network of advisors who specialise in areas outside of business law, and can bring them on board when you need them. We’ll make sure you always have the right people on your side to get the job done. 

Corporate and commercial solicitors, without the corporate nonsense

Large corporate law firms can pass you from pillar to post and confuse you with legal jargon and complex fee structures. We speak plain English and our pricing is clear and transparent. No fuss, just a friendly, approachable team who’ll feel like an extension of yours.

A team I could trust to safeguard the future of my business

“I had complete confidence in the team from our first meeting; they understood exactly what I was looking for and were supremely professional, helpful, well-organised and supportive.”

Ruth Huxley, Founder, The Great Cornish Food Store

Meet the team

Anna Bevan

Trainee Solicitor

Anna Bevan

Trainee Solicitor

Anna is a Trainee Solicitor in our commercial property team, assisting on transactions including leases, developments, commercial finance deals and easements.

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Annalisa Marsay

Trainee Solicitor

Annalisa Marsay

Trainee Solicitor

Annalisa supports the business team by assisting in the conducting of research, preparing legal documents and ensuring compliance.

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Becky Olds

Senior Administrator

Becky Olds

Senior Administrator

With us since 2012, Becky is an integral part of our busy team – supporting our lawyers day-to-day so that they in turn can be exceptional for our clients.

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Caroline Daly

Senior Associate

Caroline Daly

Senior Associate

Caroline has been with us since 2009 and is a safe pair of hands on all commercial property matters involving industrial units, retail premises and development sites.

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David Williams

Partner

David Williams

Partner

David is the lead contact for our hospitality and commercial property teams.

Praised by the Legal 500 for his ability to unpick complex issues, David specialises in advising corporate occupiers and portfolio holders. He’s advised the estates and property team at St Austell Brewery for many years and is a moderator for appointments to the British Institute of Innkeeping’s advisory panel.

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Emily Eastburn-Pentreath

Paralegal

Emily Eastburn-Pentreath

Paralegal

Emily supports the corporate team, assisting on a range of transactions.

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Eve Wright

Senior Associate

Eve Wright

Senior Associate

Eve joined our corporate team in 2023 and brought with her a deep knowledge of corporate and finance matters. 

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Hannah Salmon

Apprentice Administrator

Hannah Salmon

Apprentice Administrator

Hannah joined us in 2022 and supports our administrative and wider team.

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Henry Maples

Partner

Henry Maples

Partner

Henry supports businesses at every stage of their journey, using his extensive knowledge on mergers, acquisitions, sales and equity investments to help clients navigate complex restructures and shareholder agreements. Henry gets to the core of our clients’ challenges and delivers advice that’s fuss-free and rooted in common sense. His no-nonsense approach recently helped the sale […]

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Hugh Murrell

Consultant (non practising)

Hugh Murrell

Consultant (non practising)

In his own words, Hugh is “the one with the grey hair and thirty-five years of corporate and business law experience”.

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Jamie Chaplin

Solicitor

Jamie Chaplin

Solicitor

Jamie helps our corporate and commercial teams on mergers, acquisitions and private equity investment deals, and enjoys getting to know our clients and understanding their unique challenges.

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Jenny Harbord

Partner

Jenny Harbord

Partner

Described as “the go-to counsel” for domestic and international energy clients by the Legal 500, Jenny is a highly skilled commercial property lawyer with a specialism in renewable energy.

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Louise Daley

Administrator

Louise Daley

Administrator

Louise joined us in 2023 and is part of our friendly administrative team. She helps us get the job done for our clients by delivering top-notch general and accounts administration support.

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Luke Smith

Associate

Luke Smith

Associate

Luke is an associate in our corporate team and a specialist in employment law too.

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Melanie Rowe

Legal Director

Melanie Rowe

Legal Director

Employment issues can be tricky, but employment law expert Melanie is regularly praised for making painful processes easier.

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Rebecca Anforth

Legal Director

Rebecca Anforth

Legal Director

Rebecca leads our intellectual property team and is recognised by the Legal 500 for her in-depth knowledge of intellectual property law.

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Shelly Deacon

Finance Director

Shelly Deacon

Finance Director

Shelly heads up our finance department and is responsible for budgeting, monitoring and compliance.

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Stacey Gillard

Trainee Solicitor

Stacey Gillard

Trainee Solicitor

Stacey is a key support to our corporate and commercial teams.

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Wendy Pellow

Legal Assistant

Wendy Pellow

Legal Assistant

Wendy supports our commercial property and renewable energy teams, helping them to get their jobs done by handling a vast range of technical and administrative tasks.

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