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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What Makes a Marriage Legally Valid?
Reports surrounding Olivia Attwood's marriage and the Government's new consultation on reforming weddings law have highlighted an important question: what makes a marriage legally valid? While significant reforms have been proposed, the current legal requirements in England and Wales remain unchanged.
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Myerson Magazine Summer 2026 Issue
We're pleased to share the latest issue of Myerson Magazine, bringing together practical legal insights, updates on significant legislative changes and stories from across the firm. In this Summer edition, our experts explore the legal issues affecting individuals, families, business owners and property investors, from the Renters' Rights Act and...
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Family Law and Neurodiversity: Improving Access to Justice
In the latest episode of My Family Pod , host Joe Ferguson , Associate Solicitor in the Family Team at Myerson , is joined by specialist Family Law Barrister Natasha Khalique of Exchange Chambers for an insightful discussion on neurodivergence in family law proceedings .
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What Is Posthumous Conception and Is It Legal in the UK?
Recent media coverage has highlighted the story of former professional footballer Joe Thompson's widow, Chantelle Thompson, who is expecting a baby boy through IVF treatment following her husband's death. Her story has brought posthumous conception into the public spotlight and prompted questions about how the law regulates the use of stored...
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Nichola Bright Joins BBC Morning Live to Discuss Posthumous Conception
Recent media coverage has highlighted the story of former professional footballer Joe Thompson's widow, Chantelle Thompson, who is expecting a baby boy through IVF treatment following her husband's death. To help explain the law surrounding these arrangements, our Partner and fertility and surrogacy law specialist, Nichola Bright...
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Legal Guidance for LGBTQ+ Couples: Divorce, Parenting & Financial Settlements
LGBTQ+ couples and individuals often face unique and complex challenges when navigating separation and divorce. The family team at Myerson are highly experienced in assisting LGBTQ+ clients with divorces, civil partnership dissolution, matters involving children and financial remedy proceedings, all whilst ensuring that clients fully understand...
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Cohabitation and Property Rights for LGBTQ+ Couples: What the Law Does (and Does Not) Protect
Cohabitation in the UK has been steadily increasing, with over 3.6 million cohabiting couples in England and Wales as of 2021 , which is an increase from 1.5 million in 1996. This reflects a broader societal shift towards living together without formal marriage or civil partnership. Among these, approximately 476,000 individuals were in...
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Netflix's The Four Seasons: Who Inherits If a Divorce Isn't Finalised?
Viewers of Netflix’s The Four Seasons will have followed the emotional fallout of Nick’s sudden death and the complicated situation he leaves behind. The second season of the hit comedy-drama has been praised for its sharp, often poignant exploration of midlife relationships, where love, loss, and life changes collide in ways that are both funny...
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Inheritance Act Claims for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Protecting Your Rights After a Loved One’s Death
For members of the LGBTQ+ community, Inheritance Act claims can provide vital legal protection when a loved one, such as a same-sex partner or dependant, passes away without making reasonable financial provision for them in a will or under the intestacy rules. This can be particularly important where relationships were not legally formalised, or...
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Surrogacy and Succession: What the Longleat Trust Case Means for Modern Inheritance Disputes
A recent High Court decision involving the Longleat estate highlights an emerging challenge in trust and probate law: applying historic trust instruments to modern family structures, particularly those created through assisted reproduction and surrogacy. Although the case is rooted in aristocratic wealth, the legal principles are widely relevant...
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Supported & Supervised Contact: Expert Guidance for Separated Families
In this episode of My Family Pod , Sarah Whitelegge , Legal Director in the Family Team at Myerson Solicitors, is joined by Elaine Stokes, Director of Child Arrangement Resolutions, to discuss how specialist social work support can help families navigate child contact arrangements following separation. Together, they explore how supported and...
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Leave to Remove Applications: Key Principles and Practice
A practical webinar on leave to remove applications , covering legal principles, key case law and guidance for practitioners. Applications for leave to remove can raise complex legal and practical issues, often involving competing considerations around welfare, relocation and parental rights. This webinar provides a practical overview of how the...
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