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What our clients say when we’re not in the room

The Legal 500’s researchers speak to our clients privately, without us listening in. Here’s what they heard. Every year, The Legal 500 asks clients and other lawyers what they really think of the firms they work with. We don’t see those conversations. We find out what was said when the rankings are published, the same […]

Deals Round-Up | June-August 2026

Since our last update in May, transaction levels have remained strong which is great, and we haven’t seen the summer lull that often happens. On our home patch, early indications are that the heatwaves produced good results for the hospitality and tourism industry which will be a welcome result after the last couple of years. […]

Commercial MEES Update: EPC B Target for 2031

With sustainability remaining high on both the political and commercial agenda, attention is turning once again to the future of energy efficiency standards for commercial properties. For landlords and tenants alike, recent developments offer greater certainty as to the direction of reform in the non-domestic private rented sector. Following consultations on strengthening the Minimum Energy […]

Murrells Wins Three at Cornwall Law Society Awards

We’re delighted to share that Murrells has been named Law Firm of the Year (0-20 Fee Earners) at the Cornwall Law Society Awards for the second year running, and also picked up the Sustainability Award and a Judges’ Choice Award; a wonderful, unexpected bonus on the night. It means a great deal to be recognised by our peers in […]

Commercial Property Refinancing: Top Tips

Refinancing commercial property is rarely as straightforward as it looks. Whether you’re looking to secure better pricing, release equity for reinvestment, or simply get your borrowing arrangements working harder, the businesses that approach it well tend to be the ones that start preparing early — and know what’s coming. Here’s what to have in order […]

What’s this about a ban on upwards-only rent reviews?

The ban’s not in force yet, but The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act, (Act) which contains the ban has received Royal Assent and the ban is currently expected to come into effect late 2027 or early 2028. The ban would apply to all business tenancies in England and Wales granted after the ban comes […]

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 – What businesses need to know

Introduction The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the “DUAA”) received royal assent last year with the aim of improving people’s lives, making processes easier for both users and businesses, and ultimately growing the economy. One of its key aims is to clarify UK data protection legislation to ensure current law is fit for our […]

Deal Round-Up | January–May 2026

Despite the macroeconomic noise, the first few months of 2026 have been busy ones — and a good reminder that Cornish and South West businesses continue to find ways to grow. Corporate | Henry Maples The anticipated capital gains rate changes in April created an inevitable flurry of activity, with a number of capital event […]

We have chosen The Wave Project as our Charity of the Year

The Wave Project is a brilliant organisation with strong local links and an increasingly vital purpose. 1 in 5 children in the UK struggle with their social, emotional or mental health and over 500,000 are on waiting lists for the support they need. The Wave Project helps young people aged 8–18 build confidence and resilience through six-week surf therapy courses led by trained staff and […]

Employment Law Newsletter

Murrells Highly Commended at the Modern Law Awards — Twice

We are pleased to share that Murrells has been recognised at this year’s Modern Law Awards, one of the legal sector’s leading national programmes celebrating excellence across firms of every size. We were shortlisted in three categories — Boutique Firm of the Year, Company Culture, and Operations Team of the Year — and are delighted […]

Human Authorship and AI

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is disrupting the creative industries, with authorship and the value of human creativity at the heart of the debate between artists, governments, and tech entrepreneurs. The speed at which AI and its use is progressing in our society is dizzying. Governments and legal systems the world over are scrambling to keep pace, […]