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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Myerson Solicitors recognised in The Legal 500 UK 2026 Guide
Myerson Solicitors is delighted to have once again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading law firms in the newly published Legal 500 UK 2026 Guide. This year’s results showcase the continued strength of the firm, with: Five departments ranked in Tier 1 : Corporate & Commercial Commercial Litigation Agriculture & Estates Contentious Trusts...
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Butterwick Bakery Closures: Vicky Biggs Discusses CVLs on BBC Radio Northampton
Legal Director in Insolvency & Restructuring, Vicky Biggs , was invited to speak with BBC Radio Northampton to provide legal insight into the process of Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) , following the recent news involving Butterwick Bakery . The bakery, founded in Corby and well-known for its distinctive bakes, had expanded rapidly in...
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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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Meet Chris Moss - The Real Lawyer Behind Bank of Dave
Netflix's Bank of Dave captured audiences with its feel-good story based on real events, but who was the real lawyer behind the scenes? Discover the true story behind Netflix’s Bank of Dave in our exclusive Q&A with Chris Moss, the real-life lawyer who helped Dave Fishwick turn his bold vision for community banking into reality.
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Data Protection & UK GDPR – Safeguarding Personal Data in the Digital Age
Stay ahead of UK data protection law with this expert-led webinar. Richard Meehan (Partner, Head of Technology) and Karam Bhatti (Associate) explain everything busy organisations need to know about the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the latest changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act). UK framework : UK GDPR...
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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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