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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New Year, New Property? What to Know Before Selling Your Home in 2026
A new year often brings new opportunities, and the UK property market is no exception. For many people, once January arrives, house-hunting can feel like the “natural next step”. To recap, 2025 proved rather turbulent. The return to pre-pandemic stamp duty levels in April 2025 led to higher upfront costs for many purchasers, as tax became payable...
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Myerson Collaborates with LexisNexis University for In-House Counsel End of Year Legal Update
Myerson Solicitors recently collaborated with LexisNexis to deliver an educational webinar titled “In-House Counsel – End of Year Round-up 2025”, providing in-house legal teams with a clear and practical overview of the most significant legal and regulatory developments affecting businesses as they move into 2026. The session brought...
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Part 26A Restructuring Plans: A Practical Guide for Distressed Businesses
In today’s challenging economic climate - rising costs, tightening cash flow and pressure from lenders and HMRC, many businesses are looking for effective ways to stabilise their financial position. One option that continues to gain real momentum is the Part 26A restructuring plan . This is a court-approved process that helps companies reorganise...
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Myerson Marks January Milestones for Long-Serving Colleagues
Myerson Solicitors is marking January milestones for three long-serving colleagues, recognising their contribution to the firm’s growth over the past two decades. M. Akeel Latif and Adam Maher , both Board Members and recognised by Legal 500 as Leading Partners, are celebrating 25 years and 20 years with Myerson respectively. Both were involved...
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The Dangers of Unqualified Insolvency Advice
Despite high levels of business failure, particularly among new companies, most entrepreneurs do not dwell on the idea that their venture may not succeed. However, if your business does start to struggle financially, you need to know where to turn for trustworthy debt advice. Getting expert guidance at the right time will help you understand your...
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Myerson Enhances Its Family Mediation Offering As Demand Grows For Non-Court Dispute Resolution
Myerson is enhancing its Family Mediation offering in response to growing demand for Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) solutions for separating families. The specialist service is led by Jane Tenquist , Partner and Head of the Family Team, who has recently reaccredited as a Family Mediator and was first accredited in 2014. Jane can undertake...
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Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap to Implementation
Update – Employment Rights Act 2025 Since this article was first published, the Employment Rights Bill has received Royal Assent and is now law as the Employment Rights Act 2025 . For a full summary of the confirmed reforms, implementation dates and what employers should be doing now, read our latest guide: Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes...
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The Traitors Through The Eyes of a Private Client Lawyer
The BBC's fan-favourite TV series, The Traitors, is back for its fourth series this January. The show follows a group of individuals, 'The Faithfuls,' who attempt to identify the players selected as 'The Traitors' to secure a cash prize. Each night, the Faithful vote to 'banish' a player they believe is a Traitor, but the Traitors strike back to...
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Inheritance Tax: Relief Boost for Farmers & Business Owners
Today the government has announced a major change to the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) reforms that are being introduced from 6 April 2026. In this blog our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team and specialist Agriculture Solicitors explore the changes.
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Collective Redundancy Reforms 2025: An In-House Lawyer Guide
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) is bringing major reforms to the UK’s employment law landscape. Among its provisions, the changes to collective redundancy rules stand out as particularly significant for businesses which in the current uncertain economic times may be considering restructuring and redundancies. We are still awaiting...
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Myerson Advises WUKPG Limited on the Acquisition of Former Airbags Factory in Congleton
Myerson has advised WUKPG on the purchase of the former Airbags International site on Viking Way, Congleton. The facility, previously operated by Autoliv, closed earlier this year, bringing an end to decades of manufacturing activity and leaving a substantial industrial site of around 300,000 sq ft available for redevelopment. The acquisition...
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Buying a Residential Property at Auction
A property auction is a popular method for a prospective buyer to purchase a property due to the speed and security it offers compared to the standard conveyancing process. There are two types of property auctions – a Traditional Auction and a Modern Auction – and our Residential Property Lawyers explore both in this blog.
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