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. 

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.

Earlier in his career, David spent time on secondment at the world-famous Eden Project, dealing with an array of projects centred on their property estate. Outside of his client- facing role, he’s our compliance officer for legal practice and holds the Law Society’s advanced risk and compliance accreditation.

See how David has helped our clients

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

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

Murrell Associates hit it for six in 2024’s Legal 500

Murrell Associates, the corporate and commercial law firm is celebrating their strongest performance of their 15-year history in the latest edition of legal directory the Legal 500.   Six of Murrells’ lawyers were ranked individually with Rebecca Anforth hitting the top spot, ranking as a Leading Individual for intellectual property advisors across the South West. […]

Murrell Associates supports the regeneration of St Ives’ Old Lifeboat House

David Williams and Anna Bevan from Murrell Associates’ hospitality team advise Paul & Ylenia Haase the owners of The Old Lifeboat House, on a new lease to Onzo Limited, a new venture between established local operators, St Ives Restaurants and Symons Retail.

Murrell Associates advises Healeys on their acquisition of Gylly Beach Café

Murrell Associates advises Cyderhouse Co Ltd and Cornish Scrumpy Holdings Limited on their acquisition of Gylly Beach Limited, connected properties and commercial trading rights at Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth.

Deal struck for Cornwall communications firm

A Cornwall-headquartered communications firm has been acquired by an expanding marketing agency as part of an “exciting new chapter” for the business as it continues its expansion.

Murrell Associates advises Cornish Fixings

Henry Maples from our Corporate team advised Cornish Fixings on their acquisition by the Independent Builders Merchant Group.

Testimonials

Quick, astute advice

“David and the team were awesome. Murrells’ depth of expertise gave us quick, astute advice across a range of issues which, crucially for us, worked with our ambitious timescale.”

Joe Healey, Managing Director, Healeys