Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes and What Employers Need to Know as Reforms Take Effect
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It amends the law relating to employment rights to enhance employee protections, bringing major changes throughout 2026 and 2027. With key provisions now in force and further reforms due to take effect throughout 2026 and 2027, our Employment Lawyers outline the...
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Key Employment Terms to Look Out For When Looking For A New Job
For many employees, the new year is a time for a career reset and the opportunity to start a new role. Under Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, employers must provide a written statement setting out the main conditions of employment when someone starts work, including the commencement date, place of work, hours and days of work, and...
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Helping a First-Time Buyer: The Flexibility of Lending to Someone You Know
Buying a first home has become increasingly challenging, with rising property prices and higher upfront costs putting additional pressure on prospective buyers. Our banking lawyers explore the flexibility and legal considerations of private lending arrangements that can help first-time buyers finance their first home when traditional mortgages...
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The High Bar for Overturning a Will: Lessons from Aysel Gencay v Dogan Halil
In Autumn 2025, the Central London County Court delivered a judgment that reasserts one of the core principles of English and Welsh inheritance law: that the courts are extremely reluctant to overturn a valid will unless there is compelling evidence that it was not the free and informed decision of the testator. The case of Aysel Gencay v Dogan...
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Renters’ Rights Act 2025: New Grounds for Possession Explained for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has introduced significant reforms to the private rented sector, most notably the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. While much commentary has focused on the broader impact of the legislation, landlords are now facing a more immediate and practical question: how can possession of a property be recovered...
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Myerson Solicitors Shortlisted in Two Categories at the British Conveyancing Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors has been shortlisted in two categories at the British Conveyancing Awards 2026 , organised by Today’s Conveyancer, recognising excellence in both workplace culture and residential property services. The firm has been shortlisted for Residential Property Team of the Year – Boutique and Best Place to Work – Law Firms, marking...
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Myerson Magazine Winter 2026 Issue
We’re pleased to share the latest edition of the Myerson Magazine, bringing together timely legal insight, practical guidance and stories from across the firm and our wider community. This issue focuses on significant regulatory changes taking effect in 2026, alongside real-world legal scenarios affecting families, business owners and property...
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A Legal Guide to the Different Types of Shares in a UK Company
Typically, the most common shares issued by companies are ordinary shares, redeemable shares and preference shares. There are other types of shares that are less common but are still issued by companies in England and Wales, such as deferred shares, non-voting shares and convertible shares. Before deciding which type of shares to issue, it is...
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Myerson Supports Luxton & Luxton Limited’s Move to Employee Ownership in the Architecture Sector
Myerson is pleased to have advised Luxton & Luxton Limited, in its transition to employee ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in November 2025. Charlie Luxton Design is a respected architectural practice based in North Oxfordshire, known for its thoughtful and sustainable approach to design. Founded in 2006 by Charlie and Kate Luxton...
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easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd [2025]: Trade Mark Infringement and Genuine Use Explained
In this case analysis, our Intellectual Property lawyers explain the Court of Appeal’s decision in easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd [2025] , which partially upheld easyGroup’s appeal against a High Court ruling that had dismissed several trade mark infringement claims and revoked certain trade marks in whole or in part.
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Technology-Facilitated Abuse: The Growing Digital Threat in Family Law
Technology facilitated abuse refers to the misuse of everyday technology to harass, control, stalk, or harm someone. Abuse is often thought of as being physical or emotional, but tech abuse can be just as damaging and can remain hidden and difficult to prove. Our family lawyers explore what technology-facilitated abuse is, how it can present in...
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Webinar: Industrial Property and Energy Efficiency: Key Legal Issues for Manufacturing Tenants
The manufacturing sector in England and Wales is undergoing rapid change. With rising energy prices, tightening sustainability regulations and increasing property-related costs, manufacturers are facing operational pressures that cannot be ignored. As Big Energy Saving Week (17–23 January) shines a spotlight on improving efficiency and reducing...
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Update: Upwards Only Rent Review Ban Receives Royal Assent
In our September 2025 blog , we discussed the Government’s proposed ban on upward-only rent review (“UORR”) clauses in commercial leases as part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (“the Bill”). At that time, the Bill was still at the committee stage in the House of Commons. Since then, the Bill has passed through the House...
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