Myerson Celebrates Four Nominations at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors has been shortlisted in four categories at the Manchester Legal Awards (MLA) 2026 , one of the region’s most prestigious celebrations of legal excellence. The ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd July at a gala event bringing together the North West legal community.
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The Hague Judgments Convention: What the UK’s 2025 Accession Means for Cross-Border Enforcement
On 1 July 2025, the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (“the Hague Judgments Convention”) came into force in the United Kingdom. Below, our Dispute Resolution Lawyers take a closer look at what the Hague Judgments Convention provides for and its impact.
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Domestic Abuse: Legal Protections and Support UK
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a global campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse, challenge harmful behaviours, and provide vital support for victims and survivors. This is followed by the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence (25 November - 10 December), which highlights the legal and practical measures available to...
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Understanding SDLT: Lessons From The Angela Rayner Case
Paying your Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) liability is a key part of the conveyancing process in England, and it has come under the spotlight in recent weeks. The increased attention on Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner’s property affairs has sparked wide public interest in how property transactions are taxed and the rules that govern them. Our...
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Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Key Lessons from Lidl’s EHRC Legal Agreement
On 21 August 2025, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced that Lidl GB had entered into a legally binding agreement to tighten its protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. This followed an employment tribunal’s finding that between 2019 and 2021 , Lidl failed to take all reasonable steps to protect a young female...
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The End Of Upwards-Only Rent Reviews? Current Thoughts On The Proposed Legislation
Our Commercial Property lawyers at Myerson Solicitors are closely monitoring the Government’s unexpected move to outlaw upwards-only rent reviews (UORRs). In this article, we explain what UORRs are, outline the proposed legislative changes, and consider the likely implications for landlords, tenants and investors. Note: The Bill is currently in...
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Legal Update: The UK Supreme Court Gives Landmark Ruling on Motor Finance Commissions
On 1 August 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a pivotal judgment in three conjoined motor finance cases – Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers Limited . Our Financial Services Lawyers explore the ruling, which addressed undisclosed (or partially disclosed) commissions in motor finance...
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Can AI Draft a Legally Binding Will? Risks You Shouldn’t Ignore
Making a Will is the most important step an individual can take to ensure that their assets pass in accordance with their wishes upon their death. As AI has become increasingly prevalent in our personal and professional lives, it comes as no surprise that people are using AI to prepare their Will. By answering a short series of questions about...
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Moonwalked Out of the Door? Employee Unfairly Dismissed for Making Michael Jackson “Hee-Hee” Noises
The Manchester Employment Tribunal has recently published its judgment in relation to an unfair dismissal claim brought by Mr Zawadzki against his former employer, The Co-operative Group. The claim arose from allegations that Mr Zawadzki made high-pitched “hee‑hee” noises reminiscent of Michael Jackson and racist “monkey noises” towards a...
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Private Lives, Public Consequences: Personal Relationships in the Workplace
Personal relationships in the workplace have recently been highlighted in the news as Laurent Freixe was fired from his position as Global CEO of Nestlé (the “world’s largest food and beverage company”), for failing to disclose his relationship with an employee in his direct reporting line. Reports of the CEO’s undisclosed personal relationship...
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Key Considerations When Negotiating Hospitality Leases
With any commercial lease , there are always many elements to think about before you can finalise the lease. However, with hospitality leases, there are further sector-specific considerations that need to be included, such as use, fit-out works and turnover rent. Our Hospitality and Leisure Lawyers explain the key considerations business owners...
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New CMA Draft Guidance on Price Transparency: What Businesses Need to Know
The Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) is currently consulting on new draft guidance for businesses on price transparency requirements under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ( DMCCA ). The aim is to help traders comply with the law by changing how prices are presented to consumers - ensuring clarity, fairness, and...
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Torts Notice: A Landlord’s Guide
When a tenant vacates a rental property, they sometimes leave behind furniture, personal items, or rubbish. As a landlord, you can’t simply throw everything away immediately. The law treats abandoned goods seriously, and you have certain obligations to avoid claims for loss or damage. Our Property Litigation Lawyers outline the process landlords...
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