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On 26 October 2024, important changes to the law on sexual harassment in the workplace will take effect. Here’s what employers need to know.

The Truro firm ranked in all its service areas.   Intellectual property head Rebecca Anforth retains the elite “leading partner” status. Corporate lead Henry Maples rubs shoulders with “next generation” partners in the region. The commercial property editors again recommend Jenny Harbord and Caroline Daly. David Williams places in the region’s six “next generation” commercial property […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Murrell Associates has achieved B Corp certification, joining a growing number of businesses in Cornwall committed to driving positive social and environmental change.

We are a highly regarded, niche B Corp certified business services law firm looking for a qualified employment solicitor (or equivalent qualification) to join our employment team.  

Managing Director of Cockwells, Dean Short said: “Cockwells has been actively seeking support in the marine sector to move the business to the next phase in its business plan – including the production of this year’s new model, the Duchy 45. Fellow Falmouth-based superyacht builders and refitters, Pendennis, are perfectly placed to provide that support and we […]

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is a hot topic and many organisations will be considering whether to implement AI systems into their operations.  AI systems are a useful way to save time and money on tasks which were previously labour intensive. For example, AI systems can be used to draft marketing materials or prepare job advertisements. An […]

Murrell Associates is thrilled to sponsor the Start Up Cornwall event, powered by Slush’D, which will take place at Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay on 12 September 2024.  What is Slush’D?  Slush’D is a globally recognised tech event dedicated to startups and innovation. It features a vast network of local events around the world, bringing together […]

Henry Maples and Stacey Gillard of Murrell Associates LLP were pleased to provide legal support to longstanding client Classic Cottages on the transaction. A Cornwall-based holiday letting specialist has expanded its portfolio of properties with the acquisition of Norfolk Holiday Homes for an undisclosed sum.  Classic Cottages has made its first major foray into Norfolk […]

A university spin-out that has developed technology to support the mining industry has received £175k equity from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund.

Murrell Associates recently advised The Kindness of Strangers Ltd on an equity investment

Murrell Associates advise as Bawden and Parry say “mahalo” to Kona

The pros and cons of a four-day working week are a hot topic.   Proponents shout that it raises productivity (by increasing focus and more efficient workload management) and improves work-life balance (higher job satisfaction and less stress, sickness etc).  Naysayers point to struggles to maintain customer service, meet deadlines and an increase in recruitment and […]