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Raising investment is a milestone moment for any growing company. Outside funding can provide the capital to scale, build teams, develop products, and open new markets. But investors rarely part with their money lightly; they want to know your business is prepared, credible, and legally robust. In other words: investment ready. At Murrells, we act […]

When it comes to succession planning, families want the best of both worlds: preserving wealth for future generations, while staying in control of key decisions. Increasingly, families are turning to Family Investment Companies (FICs) as an effective solution. This article explores what makes a Family Investment Company work, why families choose them, and the protective […]

Murrell Associates LLP has been ranked across all five of its practice areas in the Legal 500 UK 2026 guide, with partner Henry Maples achieving Leading Partner status for the first time. The Truro-based firm secured rankings in Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Property, Employment, Energy and Projects, and Intellectual Property; the second consecutive year it’s […]

Murrells is delighted to renew its support as the official legal partner for the 2025 Start Up Cornwall event, powered by Slush’D, which will take place at Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay on 17 September 2025.  What is Slush’D?  Slush’D is a globally recognised tech event dedicated to startups and innovation. It features a vast network […]

Intermedia Brand Marketing, the print media marketing and distribution division of The InterGo Group, today announces the acquisition of Gordon & Gotch Publishing Ltd, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy and commitment to strengthening its position as a leading UK provider of subscription marketing and fulfilment services. The acquisition brings together two well-established […]

INTRODUCTION: WHAT ARE THE CHANGES?  From Autumn 2025 anyone who is setting up, running or owning a company in the UK will need to verify their identity with Companies House to prove they are who they say they are. The new mandatory Companies House identification verification (IDV) regime is being introduced under the Economic Crime […]

Sapphire Holidays, the group of self-catering holiday letting agencies, has expanded its growing portfolio of properties with an acquisition. The company has acquired Grandeur Property Management Ltd. For an undisclosed sum, the deal will see Sapphire Holidays diversify into the more urban accommodation market managing 80 luxury properties across the South Coast from Christchurch, Bournemouth […]

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 […]

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

A Cornish tech start-up, advised by Murrell Associates has secured equity investment from GameTech Ventures and the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF), managed by The FSE Group. Founded in 2021 as part of the Falmouth Launchpad entrepreneur accelerator programme, Amutri has developed a technology that enables stakeholders of architectural and engineering projects […]