Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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Six Months On, Has Your Business Taken Reasonable Steps To Prevent Sexual Harassment In The Workplace?
From 26 October 2024, employers have faced increased obligations to take proactive steps to identify and prevent sexual harassment at work. Our employment lawyers reflect on the legal developments since October 2024 and examine what employers should be doing now to meet their ongoing duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace . The...
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Whistleblowing In The Workplace: Lessons From ITV’s Malpractice
The return of ITV’s Malpractice for a second season has gripped viewers once again with its tense, emotionally charged portrayal of life inside a pressured NHS hospital. This time, the spotlight turns sharply onto whistleblowing, as a medical professional finds themselves under investigation after raising serious concerns about patient safety and...
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The Ins and Outs of a Legal Charge for Commercial Properties
When seeking finance for a commercial property, one of the key terms you'll likely encounter is a legal charge. Whether you're acquiring premises for your business or refinancing an existing asset, understanding how legal charges work is crucial to protecting your investment and ensuring compliance with lender requirements. In this guide, our...
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The Opportunities And Challenges Of Estate Planning With The Family Home
Often, the family home is one of the largest assets in a person’s estate and one of the trickiest to carry out estate planning with. House prices have increased substantially in the last decade, particularly during and following the pandemic, which has exacerbated the problem. Reliefs from the inheritance tax (IHT) are available to individuals...
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International Surrogacy For UK Couples - All You Need To Know
In recent years, international surrogacy has become an increasingly considered option for individuals and couples in the UK who are looking to start or expand their families. Whether due to medical reasons or other personal circumstances, many find that surrogacy abroad offers opportunities that may not be as accessible, affordable or...
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Opposing Lease Renewals in 2025: Key Case Law Shaping Landlord Rights Under the LTA 1954
In England and Wales, the process of renewing a commercial lease is governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and can be initiated by either party, whether you are a landlord serving a Section 25 notice or a tenant serving a Section 26 notice. It is this same Act that also provides the legal framework to challenge a renewal. Our Property...
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Buying a Leasehold Property - What You Need To Know
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but if you are planning to leasehold property, it’s important to do your homework. Make sure you understand exactly what you're buying, how the legal title is structured, how that could affect your rights, and what you can do with the property in the future. Our Residential Property Solicitors explain what...
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Myerson Shortlisted for 'Team of the Year - Cheshire' at 2025 North West Rainmaker Awards
We’re proud to announce that Myerson has been shortlisted in the ‘ Team of the Year – Cheshire’ category at the 2025 North West Rainmaker Awards , hosted by TheBusinessDesk. com . The Rainmaker Awards celebrate the North West’s leading individuals, teams, and deals, recognising outstanding contributions across the region’s business and...
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Manchester Legal Awards 2025: Myerson Shortlisted in Two Key Categories
Myerson is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in two key categories at the Manchester Legal Awards 2025: Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year and Large Law Firm of the Year (20+ Partners). This latest shortlisting recognises a successful 2024, which saw 15% organic revenue growth and Myerson’s transition to become Manchester’s...
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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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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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