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Myerson Employment Law Spring Update 2024
Join the Myerson Employment Team as we bring you their top Employment Law updates you must know. The topics for this seminar will include: Important changes to holiday pay coming into force in April New, wider family-friendly rights What employers...
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Can I Be Made Redundant When I’m Pregnant or on Maternity Leave?
It is estimated that over 590,000 individuals employed are pregnant. In a recent survey conducted by the campaign group ‘Pregnant then Screwed’, 7% of their survey pool confirmed they had lost their job through redundancy, sacking or feeling forced...
Read BlogWhat Paperwork Do I Need to Sell My Property?
On average, the sale process can take 8-12 weeks. However, the transaction can be prolonged if your paperwork is disorganised. To avoid frustrating delays, you should ensure that your affairs are in order before you put your residential property on...
Read BlogSome Key Clauses in Manufacturing Contracts
The contracts entered into by businesses operating in the manufacturing sector take a wide variety of forms. For the manufacturer in the role of supplier, they range from relatively simple agreements for the supply of goods (entered into with a...
Read BlogMyerson's Employment Team Shortlisted for the Manchester Legal Awards 2024
We're excited to share some great news – our Employment Team has been shortlisted for the Manchester Legal Awards 2024! This year, the Manchester Law Society received a record number of entries, making the competition fierce. Despite this, our...
Read NewsEV Charging Leases
At the end of last year, the UAE hosted COP28, which saw significant commitments aimed at combating climate change, including a commitment to accelerate the roll-out of electric charging infrastructure. The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate...
Read BlogHow to Navigate a Demerger?
A demerger is a separation of different business activities carried on by a company or group into separate companies or groups, which are then (usually) owned by the same shareholders . Companies and groups demerge for various reasons, including...
Read BlogWhat is Domestic Abuse, And Does it Include Financial Abuse?
Domestic abuse is defined as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour. It can take many different forms, such as coercive control, psychological or emotional abuse, physical abuse...
Read BlogUmbro Counter-Attack: Court of Appeal Reverses High Court Decision in Umbro Trade Mark Infringement Case
The legal saga surrounding Umbro's iconic "double diamond" logo took a decisive turn recently. The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's ruling and found that the Umbro brand was in favour, holding that Dream Pairs' logo infringed upon the...
Read BlogMaking a Sharia-Compliant Islamic Will
Ramadan can be a special time for Muslims to reflect on their affairs. When it comes to Wills , a Sharia-Compliant Islamic Will is appropriate for Muslims who wish to leave their estate in accordance with the Quran (and the Hadith, the Sunnah and...
Read BlogInsolvency and Restrictions on the Reuse of a Company Name
When a company goes into insolvent liquidation , it is sometimes the case that the directors of that company want to set up a new company. Often, directors want the new company to have the same name as the old company so that they can benefit from...
Read BlogSuccession Planning for Family-Owned Businesses in the Agricultural and Rural Business Sector
In the context of a family business , succession will involve a transfer from the older generation to the younger generation. As is the case with the wider economy, many businesses within the agricultural and rural business sectors are...
Read BlogExclusivity Agreements In Property Transactions
Exclusivity agreements or lock-out agreements are most commonly used in commercial sale and purchase transactions. They aim to ensure that the seller negotiates solely with the buyer regarding the prospective transaction for an agreed-upon period...
Read BlogShould I Extend My Lease?
Homeowners may be aware that the Government is making it easier and, in some cases, cheaper to extend a lease. However, we are unclear about when the reforms will take effect. Under the current rules, you can either proceed under the informal...
Read BlogAm I Entitled to See Any Documents Relating to a Relative’s Will?
Under English law, a person is allowed to choose who benefits from their estate and how. However, there are certain safeguards – if a person who lacks mental capacity or is subject to undue influence attempts to make a Will , then it can be...
Read BlogNational Minimum Wage and National Living Wage 2024 Increases and Their Impact on the Hospitality and Leisure Sector
As of 1 April 2024, the rates of NMW and NLW have increased in accordance with the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations. Notably, the NLW will apply to a lower age group of those aged 21 and over. The right to receive NMW and NLW applies to most...
Read BlogThe Danger Of Overlooking Pensions And The Motherhood Penalty
When couples are separating, often their immediate concern will be about where they are going to live rather than thinking about their income in retirement. It is very easy to overlook pensions, as retirement can seem a long way off, and you may be...
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Succession Planning - What's Next?
Join us at our upcoming Private Wealth seminar, 'Succession Planning - What's Next?'. Our expert Wealth team will guide you the next steps of succession planning with guest speaker Laura Hutchinson, Managing Partner and Tax Expert at Forbes Dawson...
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Myerson Employment Law Spring Update 2024
Join the Myerson Employment Team as we bring you their top Employment Law updates you must know. The topics for this seminar will include: Important changes to holiday pay coming into force in April New, wider family-friendly rights What employers...
View EventPharmacy First
4 in 5 people in England can reach a community pharmacy within a 20-minute walk, and over 95% in England have signed up for the new Pharmacy First scheme. The Pharmacy First scheme was launched on 31 January 2024 by the Government and NHS England...
Read BlogLasting Powers Of Attorney – Change is Coming
Powers of Attorney have been around in some format since the 1970s, evolving from the Powers of Attorney Act 1971, to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985, to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and latterly the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 which...
Read BlogEmployment Discrimination: A Conflict in Cases
In early 2024, the Employment Tribunal made two notable judgments in the cases of Miller v University of Bristol and Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (t/a Global Artists) and Leicester Theatre Trust Ltd , both of which centred on topical...
Read BlogIntroducer Agreements: An Overview of the Key Points to Consider
Introducer agreements are a common type of arrangement used by businesses across a variety of sectors and can play a pivotal part in not only the growth of a business but also in establishing its position in its marketplace. Whether you are a...
Read BlogManufacturing Acquisitions – Share Purchase Or Asset Purchase?
When acquiring a manufacturing business, it is important to understand the options available to structure the deal. An acquisition will be structured in two ways: a share purchase or an asset purchase. Both will allow you to acquire the target...
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