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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Navigating Liability Caps: An Overview From Topalsson v Rolls-Royce
Liability caps are among the most heavily negotiated terms in commercial contracts . They also come under close scrutiny in litigation when the defendant seeks to rely on the liability cap to reduce the amount it has to pay in damages. Our In-House Counsel Support team considers a recent case that provides insight for anyone drafting...
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How To Start Divorce Proceedings
Making the decision to get a divorce can be a particularly emotional and stressful time in someone’s life. However, the process of getting a divorce does not need to be complicated, especially with the use of the services of a specialist family lawyer . If you wish to get a divorce but are unsure where to start and what is required, we have put...
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Pregnancy Discrimination in the UK: One Woman Loses Her Job Every 7 Minutes
Recent data from the campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed has revealed that approximately 74,000 women lose their jobs simply for being pregnant or for taking maternity leave. That's the equivalent of one woman being pushed out of her job every seven minutes. On top of this, half of pregnant women, those on maternity leave and those returning...
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Annulment of Bankruptcy Orders: When and How to Annul a Bankruptcy in England and Wales
Bankruptcy is a formal process by means of which individuals (known as ‘debtors’) can respond to and deal with debts that they simply cannot pay, or it can be a means by which creditors seek to recover debts owed to them by a debtor. Bankruptcy in England and Wales does not apply to companies or partnerships, save for sole traders. In certain...
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The Drowning Of Paula Leeson: Channel 5 Programme Rediscovers Tragic Case Of £4 Million Heiress Unlawfully Killed By Husband
The tragic death of Paula Leeson – an heiress with a £4 million fortune who drowned in a swimming pool whilst on holiday in 2017 – is the topic of Channel 5's new gripping documentary that aired at 8pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Paula's husband, Donald McPherson, claimed to be asleep when Paula died and said that her 13 injuries, including...
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The Rise of AI in UK Financial Services: FCA and PRA Strategy, Risks and Regulation
Our expert Financial Services lawyers explore the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the UK financial services sector, and how regulators are responding to its rapid adoption. In March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its strategy for the next 5 years. The focus of the strategy is to help create a fair and...
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Scoreline vs. Score Draw: IPO Ruling and Key Takeaways for Businesses
Last month, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) published its decision on an application made by an individual, Darren Moore, to register the image below ('SCORELINE') as a trademark, along with its associated opposition to the application from 'SCORE DRAW'. Our Intellectual Property lawyers take a closer look at the outcome and the key...
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Sky v SkyKick: A Landmark Trademark Dispute and the Supreme Court's Judgment
Trademark disputes can have wide-reaching consequences for businesses of all sizes. In this article, our specialist Dispute Resolution Solicitors examine the landmark Supreme Court decision in Sky v SkyKick, exploring its impact on trademark law, bad faith registrations, and its implications for brand protection moving forward. The long-running...
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Keeping the Farm - and the Family - Together: Why Mediation Works in Inheritance Disputes
In the agricultural world, land is more than just property - it’s heritage, livelihood, and identity. For many farming families, the passing down of land through generations is expected but not always properly formalised. Inheritance disputes involving farmland often carry deep emotional and financial stakes. They’re not just about who gets what...
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Supreme Court Rule That The Definition of 'Women' in the Equality Act 2010 Refers to Biological Sex
On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling determining that the terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer exclusively to biological sex to the exclusion of transgender women, including those holding a Gender Recognition Certificate. In this article, our Employment Lawyers break down the background to the case...
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Turnover Rent in the Retail Sector: A Flexible Leasing Solution for Challenging Times
The UK retail market has faced a challenging period in recent years. It has had to deal with challenges from a number of factors, including Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost of living crisis, increasing business rates and greater energy costs. Landlords are engaging with tenants to consider more commercial alternatives in respect of...
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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 the present owners (the selling shareholders) and the employees of the business, however some...
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