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. 

Melanie Rowe

Legal Director

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

Melanie combines emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of the law in this area to help clients navigate issues and achieve positive outcomes.

She advises businesses on everything from contract and policy drafts to settlement negotiations and employment tribunals. Melanie also supports our corporate team on all employment issues related to corporate transactions.

Melanie qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Speak to Melanie

Melanie.Rowe@murrellassociates.co.uk 07854 029922 LinkedIn

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