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 Strengthens Team with Partner Promotions and New Talent
Myerson is delighted to announce a new round of promotions and the arrival of our latest cohort of trainees and apprentices, reinforcing our reputation as one of the most attractive employers in the North West. Reflecting the firm’s continued growth from our single-site office in Altrincham, two senior lawyers have been promoted to Partner...
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From Parchment to PCs: The Future of the Wills Act 1837
Did you know that the primary law governing Wills in England and Wales has been in place since 1837? Despite huge social and technological changes over nearly two centuries, the Wills Act 1837 still sets the framework for how we make a Will today. In this article, our specialist WillsLawyers explore the proposed reforms to the Wills Act, what...
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Understanding Company Administration: A Lifeline for Struggling Businesses
When a company in England or Wales becomes insolvent or is approaching, and likely to become, insolvent, one possible formal rescue mechanism is administration. Governed by the Insolvency Act 1986, administration is a procedure which allows for the rescue and restructuring of a company or the realisation of its business and assets whilst under...
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AI Patent Law Shift on the Horizon? Latest Update on the Emotional Perception AI Case
Last month saw the Supreme Court hear the appeal of Emotional Perception AI Limited (‘EPAI’) concerning its attempt to patent its neural network-based system for recommending music files. In this blog, our Technology Lawyers explore the case.
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Family Investment Companies vs Trusts: Which is Right for You?
Family Investment Companies (FICs) and Trusts are two of the most popular ways in which people choose to preserve and pass on wealth to future generations. Both Trusts and FICs offer similar long-term goals and are designed to manage and protect wealth. However, they do differ. The choice between the 2 structures depends on your goals around...
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Myerson Celebrates Double Shortlisting at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce that Myerson has been shortlisted in two prestigious categories at the upcoming British Wills and Probate Awards 2025 : Contentious Wills and Probate Team of the Year (Large) Best Place to Work This double nomination reflects both the strength of our award-winning legal expertise and the unique, people-first...
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Protecting Your Business with a Business LPA: A Guide for Company Owners
Over recent years, there has been an increasing recognition, helped by the likes of Martin Lewis, of the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) . These are documents that allow you to choose who will manage your affairs when you are no longer able or if you require assistance, and who will make decisions about your health and welfare...
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Key takeaways from Battle of the Forms: Contracts, Terms, and Risks in Manufacturing
Myerson recently hosted an engaging webinar, Battle of the Forms: Contracts, Terms, and Risks in Manufacturing , led by our expert Commercial Team. The session brought together manufacturing business owners, contract managers, and in-house legal teams to explore one of the most common and confusing areas of commercial law: what happens when two...
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Can A Beneficiary Live in a Property Before Probate?
When a person dies, any property that they own will fall into their estate. In broad terms, the executor or personal representative will collect all of the assets and liabilities of the estate and then administer the estate when probate is granted. While an estate is being administered, the property that was owned by the deceased remains in the...
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Beyond the Will: Insights from Our Probate Litigation Webinar
We recently hosted Part Two of our Probate Litigation Seminar Series, Beyond the Will: Probate Litigation – Top Tips for Practitioners . The session brought together legal professionals working in private client, trusts and estates, and contentious probate, with strong engagement throughout. At Myerson, our motivation in delivering these events...
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Turning Pensions into Property: How SIPPs Can Work for You
A SIPP is a self-invested personal pension scheme where the policyholder/ member has the flexibility and control over investment decisions and strategy. The money contributed to your SIPP can go into a wide range of investments in many different...
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International Transfers of Personal Data - Update to EU Adequacy Decisions
Under the EU’s data protection regime, the European Commission is authorised to determine whether a country outside the EU, such as the UK, offers an adequate level of protection for personal data to allow the personal data of EU data subjects to be exported to that country without the use of additional measures between the organisations...
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