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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Guide to Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is a legally binding agreement that allows individuals struggling with unsecured debts to reach a settlement with their creditors. As an alternative to bankruptcy, it offers greater flexibility and can help individuals protect their assets while managing repayments. Our Personal Insolvency Lawyers outline...
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Guide to Bankruptcy: Understanding the Insolvency Process for Individuals
Bankruptcy is a formal legal process designed to help individuals who are unable to repay their debts. Unlike companies or partnerships, only individuals can be declared bankrupt. Our Personal Insolvency Lawyers provide a comprehensive overview of how bankruptcy works, the key procedures involved, and the implications for both debtors and...
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Alternatives to Executor or Trustee Removal
A recent case involving the Marquessate of Hertford (Seymour v Ragley Trust Company Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 1099 (Ch)) confirmed the court’s cautious approach to removing trustees or executors. Whilst that case concerned complex aristocratic trusts, disagreements and dissatisfaction with executors or trustees are common across all walks of life...
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Myerson Wins Best Workplace Wellbeing at the Private Client Modern Law Awards 2025
Myerson Solicitors has been named the winner of the Best Workplace Wellbeing award at the Private Client Modern Law Awards 2025, held on Tuesday 2 July at The Rum Warehouse in Liverpool. The award recognises Myerson’s exceptional and long-term commitment to employee wellbeing as a core strategic priority of the firm. The People & Culture Team...
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The Financial Impact of Us Tariffs on UK Businesses
The US shook the international trading arena after ramping up import tariffs on what the US president, Donald Trump, dubbed ‘Liberation Day’. Although the announcement sent shockwaves through economies worldwide, UK businesses were mostly protected from the worst of the tariffs following successful trade negotiations with the US. While British...
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How to Draft Effective Lease Heads of Terms: A Practical Guide with Free Template
Discover how to draft clear, complete Heads of Terms for commercial leases and avoid legal delays. Download our free template and follow 16 expert tips.
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What Is a Predatory Marriage? Legal Implications and How to Protect Loved Ones
There is an increasing concern about the issue of predatory marriages. These marriages can have devastating consequences when they are entered into by vulnerable individuals Our Family and Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyers set out how the law treats marriages that may be voidable, and the impact marriage will have on someone’s will and estate. A...
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‘Mad March’ Is Over: What’s Next For The Residential Property Market?
Once the stamp duty land tax deadline of 31 March 2025 passed, Residential Property solicitors in England felt a universal wave of relief. In theory, it marked the end of ‘Mad March’, a month marked by a record number of completions. However, in reality, the residential property market has remained resilient and shows no signs of slowing down. At...
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An Overview Of Company Insolvency Procedures
In the complex and currently challenging landscape of business, financial distress can strike even the most long-established and previously profitable companies. When a company finds itself unable to pay its debts as they fall due or its liabilities exceed its assets, it will be considered technically insolvent and, should it not be able to work...
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Celebrating Our First EO Day As A 100% Employee-Owned Law Firm
On Thursday 19th June, Myerson celebrated a special milestone; our very first Employee Ownership (EO) Day as a 100% employee-owned business. EO Day, held nationally on 20th June, is an annual celebration of employee ownership, organised by the Employee Ownership Association (EOA) , of which we are proud members. This year’s theme was “Smile”, and...
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Myerson Wins Team of the Year (Cheshire) at the 2025 North West Rainmaker Awards
Myerson Solicitor's are proud to have been named “Team of the Year (Cheshire)” at the 2025 North West Rainmaker Awards, held on Thursday 19th June at the Hilton Deansgate, Manchester. Hosted by TheBusinessDesk.com, the Rainmaker Awards celebrate the standout individuals, teams and transactions shaping the North West’s corporate finance landscape...
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Who Are The Trustees of an EOT?
Transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure is a significant step for any business. It involves not only the transfer of shares but also the appointment of trustees who are tasked with safeguarding the long-term success of the trust for the benefit of employees. Understanding the role, duties, and best practices of EOT trustees...
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