Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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Resealing a Foreign Grant of Probate
At Myerson, we deal with many situations where someone has died overseas, and the Deceased owned assets worldwide , including in England and Wales. A Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration is a legal document issued by the Courts in England and Wales. A Grant confirms who is entitled to administer the Estate and allows them to...
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Myerson Secures Substantial Settlement for Commercial Agent
Myerson Solicitors' Commercial Agency specialists are pleased to have secured a substantial settlement for a commercial agent operating in the lighting controls and building technology sector following the termination of a long-standing agency relationship with a UK supplier.
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Can I Challenge a Will if My Relative Had Dementia?
Discovering that a loved one changed their Will shortly before they died can be upsetting and distressing, particularly where the changes have an adverse effect on those closest. That is particularly true if they had been diagnosed with dementia and the contents of the Will come as a complete surprise. A question we are frequently asked is: "Can...
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Beyond the EOT Transaction: Two Years of Employee Ownership at Myerson
In September 2024, Myerson was the first law firm in Greater Manchester to move to an Employee Ownership Trust and is one of only a small number of law firms in the UK operating under this model. Two years on, becoming employee-owned continues to be a long-term commitment to our people, culture, and sustainable growth. Myerson proudly won...
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Financial Services: Emerging Legal Risks and Regulatory Change
Financial services regulation continues to evolve rapidly, creating new legal, regulatory and compliance challenges for firms operating across the sector. In this webinar, Myerson’s Financial Services specialists discuss key developments affecting financial services businesses, from employment law and regulatory conduct to cryptocurrency...
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Understanding Management Buyouts: What Is an MBO and When Is It Right for Your Business?
With the growing trend of management buyouts (MBOs) in the UK market, our Corporate Lawyers explore the key advantages of an MBO and when it might be the most suitable option for your business. Recent deal data points to renewed momentum in the wider UK buyout market. Analysis of PitchBook data by RSM UK found that UK private equity-backed...
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Purchasing a Commercial Property with Funding - What Buyers Need to Know
Purchasing a commercial property is a significant investment, and it is important to understand the requirements for a purchase with funding compared to a cash purchase. The key difference between a cash purchase and a purchase with funding is the involvement of a lender. As the lender will be providing funds for the purchase, they will require...
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Myerson Announces Six Partner Promotions as Firm Continues Organic Growth into the New Financial Year
Myerson Solicitors is pleased to announce six promotions to Partner as part of a record year of career progression, with 13 promotions across the business in 2026. These appointments follow the recent announcement that Richard Lloyd has succeeded Carl Newton as Chief Executive, marking a new chapter for the firm as it continues its ambitious...
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Planning for the Future: Succession in Farming and Rural Businesses
Practical succession planning for farming families, covering business structures, Wills, trusts, land and protecting the future of the farm. Succession in farming is about much more than passing on land. It involves protecting the future of the family, the farming business and the assets that have often been built up over generations.
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Succession Planning for Business Owners: Protecting and Growing Your Wealth
Explore succession routes, tax planning and wealth protection to maximise business value before and after your exit. Succession planning is about much more than deciding when to sell your business. Whether you are considering a management buyout, trade sale, private equity investment or employee ownership, careful legal, tax and wealth planning...
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Restrictive Covenants: Managing Risks When Key Employees Move On
Leaving a business or facing the departure of a key employee? Learn the risks, rights and remedies in restrictive covenant disputes. When a senior employee leaves, both the individual and the business can face difficult questions about restrictive covenants, client relationships and post-termination obligations. Whether you are considering a move...
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Myerson Appoints Richard Lloyd as Chief Executive as Carl Newton Becomes Chair of the Board
Myerson Solicitors has appointed Richard Lloyd as Chief Executive, with current CEO Carl Newton becoming non-executive Chair of the Board. The appointments mark the next stage in the evolution of Manchester's first 100% employee-owned law firm. Richard takes up the role on 1st September 2026 after 26 years with Myerson. Having led the firm's...
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