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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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New CMA Draft Guidance on Price Transparency: What Businesses Need to Know
The Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) is currently consulting on new draft guidance for businesses on price transparency requirements under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ( DMCCA ).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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What Happens to my Pension During Divorce?
Discover how divorce impacts your pension and explore strategies like pension offsetting, sharing, and attachment. Get expert advice from Myerson Solicitors to secure a fair financial settlement.
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Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Second Home
Do you aspire to purchase a second home? According to the English Housing Survey , 2.1 million households reported having at least one additional property, and the trend is not slowing. At Myerson, we recognise the difference between purchasing a primary residence and an additional property. We aim to deliver clear, concise and tailored legal...
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Collaborative Divorce and Separation: How Collaborative Law Works
At Myerson, we understand that the end of a relationship can be overwhelming, especially when children are involved. Our family team is passionate about helping separating couples resolve matters in a constructive, respectful, and compassionate way. One of the approaches we champion is collaborative law. In this blog, our Collaborative Lawyers...
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Are Prenups Just for Celebrities?
The recent engagement of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce has attracted worldwide headlines. Alongside the congratulations, one topic has sparked speculation in both the media and legal circles: will they sign a prenuptial agreement? With both Taylor and Travis having considerable success in their respective fields, it is...
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The New B Corp Standards for 2025 Explained
B Lab, a global non-profit network, has introduced a revised set of standards and a new certification process that companies must follow to obtain/maintain B Corp certification, which replaces the existing procedures. The new 2025 standards have been developed to stay current with the evolving environmental, social, and governance challenges and...
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From Parchment to PCs: The Future of the Wills Act 1837
Did you know that the primary law governing Wills in England and Wales has been in place since 1837? Despite huge social and technological changes over nearly two centuries, the Wills Act 1837 still sets the framework for how we make a Will today. In this article, our specialist WillsLawyers explore the proposed reforms to the Wills Act, what...
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Understanding Company Administration: A Lifeline for Struggling Businesses
When a company in England or Wales becomes insolvent or is approaching, and likely to become, insolvent, one possible formal rescue mechanism is administration. Governed by the Insolvency Act 1986, administration is a procedure which allows for the rescue and restructuring of a company or the realisation of its business and assets whilst under...
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