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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Is An Employee Ownership Trust Right For Your Business?
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become an increasingly popular option for business owners looking to sell their company while ensuring its long-term success and preserving its culture. Introduced in 2014, EOTs provide tax benefits and the opportunity for employees to benefit from the company's future success. If you're considering whether...
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Discharge from Bankruptcy
In this blog, our Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitors set out the process and effect of being discharged from bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a formal process by means of which individuals (commonly referred to 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...
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How To Manage Sudden Wealth: Expert Tips for The Future
The concept of sudden wealth isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has become more prevalent than ever before in recent years. One important point to note about sudden wealth, is without careful consideration, a large portion of the new income can be dwindled through spending, taxes and gifting. Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors provide guidance...
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Armstrong v Armstrong: A High Court Ruling Shaping Contentious Probate and Proprietary Estoppel Claims
The recent high court case of Armstrong v Armstrong, 2024 EWHC 2989 Ch highlights the potential disputes that can arise on the death of a member of an agricultural family. Our Agricultural Lawyers explore the recent High Court case - a pivotal ruling that sheds light on contentious probate disputes and the doctrine of proprietary estoppel within...
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High Street Rental Auctions – What You Need To Know
The nation's high streets look set to be given a new lease of life as the government gives local authorities new powers to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods. Data shows that in the final quarter of 2023, 1 in every seven shops nationwide were closed. The government has said it is determined to...
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What The Best Christmas Movies Can Teach Us About Family Law
The best Christmas movies, whether streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or caught on Freeview are often filled with festive cheer, love, family bonding and togetherness, but have you ever thought about what your favourite Christmas classic could teach you about Family Law? While the movies are mostly meant to entertain and lift your Christmas...
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The Autumn Budget: What Does This Mean for Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Following the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024, solicitors and residential property purchasers have been acclimatising to the new stamp duty land tax rules. Our Residential Property Solicitors explore what the new SDLT rules could mean for you.
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What Employers Need to Know About Zero-Hours Contracts and the Employment Rights Bill
Zero-hours contracts offer flexibility that can benefit both employers and workers, yet they are often criticised for fostering job insecurity and enabling exploitative practices. In the King’s Speech, the UK Government reaffirmed its commitment to banning “exploitative” zero-hours contracts. The Employment Rights Bill , however, does not provide...
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Finfluencers – The Rise and the Risks
Our Financial Services lawyers explore the recent rise in Finfluencers, and increasing FCA scrutiny due to concerns over misleading financial advice and unlawful promotions targeting young, vulnerable audiences.
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Why Do I Have To Pay Service Charges On My Freehold House?
Service charge payments are historically associated with leasehold properties, such as flats, in which leaseholders will pay a service charge to cover the cost of maintaining the building and its common areas. It is becoming a lot more common for freehold houses on new build developments or private estates to also be subject to service charges...
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How The Autumn Budget Could Impact Divorce
The recent budget announcement has raised many questions about its effects on divorce proceedings. While budget changes do not affect the divorce process itself, consequential matters like financial settlements, property sales, and private school fees could be affected. Our Family Lawyers, Grace Parry and Joe Ferguson, recently appeared...
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7 Key Considerations Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Signing a new commercial lease agreement for your business is an exciting prospect, but you should take time and care to ensure the lease provisions are suitable for your business and are commercially workable. Even the most straightforward...
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