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. 

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”.

Hugh retired as a partner in 2022 but is still using his experience to consult. Described as the “king of commercial awareness” by those who’ve worked with him, Hugh has advised hundreds of businesses on legal issues ranging from equity funding to joint ventures, buying and selling, restructuring and shareholder and partnership work.

Speak to Hugh

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