Myerson Solicitors in the Running for The Lawyer Awards 2025 in “The Independents” Category
Top 200 UK law firm Myerson Solicitors is delighted to announce its shortlisting for The Lawyer Awards 2025 in the prestigious “The Independents” category. This recognition comes after a year of significant growth and transformation, reflecting the...
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Manchester Legal Awards 2025: Myerson Shortlisted in Two Key Categories
Myerson is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in two key categories at the Manchester Legal Awards 2025: Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year and Large Law Firm of the Year (20+ Partners). This latest shortlisting recognises a...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of an EOT
Employee ownership has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and many business owners are keen to explore whether it is right for their businesses. Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) offer a structure which gives significant benefits to both...
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How to Navigate a Demerger: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses
Demergers offer a strategic restructuring manoeuvre for companies seeking to focus their operations on their core business activities, increase shareholder value and streamline operations. Whilst a company demerger may appear to be a...
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EOT Funding Explained: Unlocking the Path to Employee Ownership
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are trusts established for the purpose of acquiring shares from the current owners of a company and holding them for the benefit of the employees of the company, thereby allowing the employees to have indirect...
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Companies House ID Verification: What’s Changing and How to Prepare
Companies House will introduce a new identity verification process as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 from 25 March 2025. Our Corporate Solicitors explain what this means for your business and how to prepare.
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What is an Employee Ownership Trust?
Employee Ownership Trusts ( EOTs ) were introduced by the Finance Act 2014 to promote employee ownership as a business model in the UK. The legislation established certain tax reliefs for companies owned by EOTs and individuals selling a...
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Business Asset Disposal Relief Rate Change: Time to Act?
On 30 October 2024, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a series of tax increases and reforms. One of the more significant changes for individuals looking to sell their business is the forthcoming increase in the Business Asset Disposal...
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Myerson Solicitors Advises On Strategic Sale Of Stake In EFCIS To Australian Trade Credit Leader
We're proud to announce we have successfully advised the shareholders of EFCIS on the sale of part of their shareholding to National Credit Insurance (Brokers) Pty Ltd (NCI), a leading Australian specialist in Trade Credit Insurance. Founded over...
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Myerson Solicitors Assists In The Sale of Scott Rees & Co Solicitors to Fletchers Group
Myerson Solicitors are proud to have successfully supported the sale of Scott Rees & Co, a well-known personal injury solicitors practice, to Fletchers Group. Established in 1992 in West Lancs and with offices in Newton-le-Willows, Scott Rees & Co...
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EMI Schemes: What Are They and Why Should You Use Them?
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes are often used by smaller companies to attract and retain employees by offering share options which provide them with statutory tax relief on their financial gains. Essentially, the scheme is designed...
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National Security and Investment Act 2021: Do I Need Consent to Sell My Business?
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) came into force on 4 January 2022 and provides the Government with powers to scrutinise and potentially intervene in business transactions, such as acquisitions and investments, in order to...
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Netflix's Bank of Dave: Who Was the Real Lawyer in Bank of Dave?
Netflix's Bank of Dave captured audiences with its feel-good story based on real events, but who was the real lawyer behind the scenes? Now, with Bank of Dave 2 confirmed to be available to stream from the 10th January 2025, interest in this...
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Is An Employee Ownership Trust Right For Your Business?
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become an increasingly popular option for business owners looking to sell their company while ensuring its long-term success and preserving its culture. Introduced in 2014, EOTs provide tax benefits and the...
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Myerson Advises entitledto On Its Transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
We're delighted to announce that our client, entitledto , has successfully transitioned to employee ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) . Completed in October 2024, this transaction marks the fourth EOT conversion successfully handled...
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Myerson Facilitates the Transition of Progression Solicitors to Employee Ownership
We're pleased to announce the successful transition of our client, Progression Solicitors, to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Completed in October 2024, this marks the third EOT conversion in the legal sector that Myerson's corporate team has...
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Are Employee Ownership Trusts a More Attractive Succession Model Following the 2024 Autumn Budget?
On Wednesday, 30th October, the Labour government announced several changes to the legislation governing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in the Budget. Our EOT Lawyers examine the changes outlined in the Autumn Budget and consider how changes to...
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How Does the Labour Government Intend to Fill the £40 Billion Black Hole?
Initially predicted to be £22 billion, Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to deliver a Budget to raise funds but previously announced that there would be no increases to VAT, Income Tax and National Insurance. Who are those with the broadest shoulders...
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Understanding The Autumn Budget With Forbes Dawson
After the Autumn Budget introduced a raft of tax measures, experts from Forbes Dawson and Myerson discuss the changes and how they will affect you. This focuses on increases to capital gains tax and inheritance tax, which may impact future business...
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Myerson Helps Home Legal Direct ‘Move’ to Employee Ownership
Myerson Solicitors has announced the successful transition of its client, Home Legal Direct , to employee-ownership. Home Legal Direct, headquartered in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, maintains a network of conveyancing firms to bring clients competitive...
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Employee Ownership – Navigating EOTs
MHA, Myerson Solicitors and The Business Growth Hub present: Employee Ownership – Navigating EOTs (Employee Ownership Trusts), their advantages, challenges, tax considerations and a view from an entrepreneur. Our experts discuss: What does employee...
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Myerson Client CLD Systems Announces Acquisition of Cova Security Gates
CLD Systems, a leading supplier of physical security systems in the UK, recently announced its acquisition of Cova Security Gates (Cova), the world's first designer and manufacturer of the crash-rated trackless bi-folding gate. CLD is the UK's...
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Guide To Buying A Company Through Share Purchase
Thinking about buying a business? Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time buyer, our Corporate Lawyers provide an overview of the key legal aspects of purchasing a company (through a share purchase) in this guide. This brief is...
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Myerson Solicitors Assist in the Acquisition of Clever Closet Limited by Sharps Bedrooms
Myerson Solicitors recently supported the sale of UK company Clever Closet Limited, an award-winning provider of under-stairs storage solutions, to Sharps Bedrooms, one of the UK's leading fitted furniture providers. Clever Closet provides fully...
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How To Plan for Success When Selling A Technology Business
The sale of any business (or company) will often be complex and time-consuming. The more preparation you can do (as a seller), the more time you can save and the less stressful the process can become. For technology businesses in particular, it is...
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The Shareholder Edge: Navigating Shareholder Rights and Disputes
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Family Business Buy-Outs in the Agricultural and Rural Business Sector
A solution to succession planning in a family-owned business in the agricultural and rural business sector could be a sale of the business by the senior generation to the next generation of family members . This is commonly referred to as a family...
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Franchise Agreements in Retail
Franchise agreements are used extensively within the retail sector . It is important to understand how these agreements work and what they will mean for the parties entering into them . A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract that...
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How 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...
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Succession 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...
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Manufacturing 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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Navigating New Regulations to Combat Economic Crime
In a significant step forward in the UK’s fight against economic crime, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) has introduced milestone changes to the business world. Our blog on Company House Changes provides an...
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Share Buybacks – Common Pitfalls
A share buyback is the process a company follows to purchase its own shares back from one or more of the company’s current shareholders. A share buyback process can be utilised by a corporation for a number of purposes, including to: Exit a...
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UK Government Consults on Potential Changes to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA)
On 13 November 2023, the UK Government issued a call for evidence to gather feedback from stakeholders on potential changes to the NSIA with the view of making it " as pro-business and pro-investment as possible " whilst retaining and refining...
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Private Equity (PE) Transactions: A Brief Overview 2023
This blog from our Corporate Team provides an overview of transactions with a Private Equity house and considerations for both an investor and the target company. Private equity can be used for raising working capital but also, more commonly, to...
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Myerson Solicitors Supports the Development of New Retirement Living Communities across England
Myerson Solicitors is proud to support Adlington Retirement Living in developing new retirement communities across England. Adlington has secured a landmark £75m development facility from NatWest Group and Homes England. This funding will allow for...
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Companies House is Changing!
Born out of the Government's aspirations to improve corporate transparency and reduce economic crime, The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 ( ECCTA ) bestows several new powers on Companies House that are hoped will create a level...
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Manufacturing a Smooth Sale – Getting Your Statutory Books in Order
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of manufacturing businesses being sold due to an unexpected offer by a buyer, often as a trade sale to a competitor, but also in the context of private equity. This can create a dilemma for...
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Differences Between Shareholders' Agreement and Articles of Association
A shareholders' agreement and the company's articles of association ( Articles ) are important constitutional documents for a company , particularly where there is more than one shareholder. The documents both serve different purposes and have...
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ESG Considerations in Acquisitions and Investments
Central to any business are its relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, and investors. The day-to-day running, operations, and overall management pivot around these relationships and as such, these relationships have always been at the...
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The Myerson Corporate Team See Its Most Successful Year to Date
Myerson Solicitors is pleased to share the news that their Corporate Team has had its most successful year to date. Throughout the firm's 2022/2023 Financial Year, the Corporate Team has been involved in deals with an aggregate value in excess of...
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Knowing Your Duties as a Company Director
When appointed to the board of a company, a director has seven general duties codified under the Companies Act 2006 ( Act ) which are legal obligations owed to the company ( Duties ). These Duties are in addition to any obligations owed under the...
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Myerson Client NoBlue Limited Announces Acquisition by FPE Capital
NoBlue Limited , a leading provider of NetSuite-based business management software solutions, recently announced its buyout by FPE Capital LLP, a prominent software and services investor. The sale of NoBlue Limited, including subsidiaries in the...
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B Corporations – What Are They, and How Do You Become Certified?
With the market's increased focus on environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives , and consumers becoming more concerned with a company's ethics, as well as the nature of a company's products, sustainability credentials and the...
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When are the Model Articles of Association Not Fit for Purpose?
A company's articles of association ( Articles ) set out the rules that the officers of the company must follow. Every company must have a set of Articles and can choose to have a bespoke set of Articles tailor-made to the specific company or use...
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Fixed and Floating Charges – An Update from the High Court
A recent High Court ruling in April 2023 has clarified one of the key distinctions between fixed and floating charges, namely how the ability to deal with the charged assets can determine if a charge is fixed or floating. The decision offers...
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Manufacturing Assets and Security
When a company receives a loan from a lender, it is common that a lender would require security (also referred to as a charge) over that company's assets. A lender would often take security in the form of a debenture, which has particular nuances...
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Brexit Sunset Clause: Government Abandons Plans to Revoke All Retained EU Law
The UK government has abandoned its plan to revoke all retained EU law (save for any legislation expressly maintained or replaced by UK law) at the end of 2023. Rather, a targeted list of 600 pieces of EU legislation is expected to be revoked, with...
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What Happens in the Event of a Shareholder's Death?
In the event of the death of a shareholder in a company, it is important to consider what will happen to the deceased’s assets, including any shares the deceased owns in the company. This is what our Corporate Law experts will be exploring in this...
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