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 Shortlisted for Best Workplace Wellbeing at Private Client Modern Law Awards 2025
We’re proud to announce that Myerson has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Workplace Wellbeing’ category at the 2025 Private Client Modern Law Awards . The Modern Law Awards celebrate excellence across the legal profession, with this particular category recognising firms that demonstrate a strong commitment to creating and sustaining a positive...
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What Is Security of Tenure and When Does It Apply?
Security of Tenure Having security of tenure means that the tenant will have a statutory right to renew its lease at the end of the contractual term. This right is granted by Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA). Security of tenure...
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What Is an IP Audit? Benefits, Process and UK Government Funding for SMEs
Intellectual Property (IP) audits are essential yet frequently neglected tools for businesses aiming to identify, safeguard, and enhance the value of their intangible assets. IP, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, can represent a significant portion of a company’s worth and competitive advantage. An IP audit...
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Steering Through Uncertain Times - Key Points To Consider On ‘Force Majeure’ Clauses
In the midst of worldwide uncertainties such as the US administration’s extensive new import tariffs, armed conflicts, increases in large-scale cyber-attacks, and natural calamities (which can disrupt even the most well-organised and prepared operators), businesses need to be fully alert to the legal mechanisms that can be utilised to mitigate...
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Practical Guidance for Manufacturers Facing Litigation
Virtually every business will at some point have to deal with litigation. Manufacturers are no exception. Disputes can range from supply chain disruptions, breach of contract claims, product liability, agency disputes, and intellectual property issues. Our Manufacturing Solicitors offer manufacturing companies a foundational grasp of the...
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Building a Solid Foundation: Key Clauses for Shareholders Agreements
A shareholders' agreement, together with the company’s articles of association, are important constitutional documents for a company where there is more than one shareholder. These documents serve different purposes and have different legal implications; however, together, they seek to govern the affairs and management of the company. It is...
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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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