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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What Can I Do If My Ex Stops Me Seeing My Child?
If you have separated or are in the process of separating, we understand that one of the hardest things is not seeing your child every day. Knowing your rights regarding contact and what to do if either or both of you cannot reach an agreement about contact with your child can be very confusing and daunting. Below, our Family Law Solicitors have...
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How To Plan for Success When Selling A Technology Business
The sale of any business (or company) will often be complex and time-consuming. The more preparation you can do (as a seller), the more time you can save and the less stressful the process can become. For technology businesses in particular, it is vitally important to consider which assets and rights you intend to sell to a buyer and which...
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Buying a Property: Key Considerations for Homebuyers
Purchasing a property can feel like an overwhelming experience and many people do not know where to begin. Common questions include: What information will I need to start the transaction? How do I evidence my source of funds? How long will the transaction take? Fortunately, there is no need to panic. At Myerson, we will guide you through the...
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Carrying Out Legal Due Diligence in the Life Sciences Sector
Due diligence is essential to any business (or company) purchase, particularly in the life sciences sector. It allows the buyer to obtain information relating to the business to manage the risk caused by the buyer-beware principle. The due diligence process begins at the start of the transaction and is likely to continue throughout the...
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Taking Cross-Border Security Over UK-Based Assets
Lending across borders can involve several risks and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Cross-border bank security taken by a bank or institutional lender is usually a charge over the assets of a corporate entity located in the UK. It can also be taken by a bank or an institutional lender situated in the UK over the assets of a company located...
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Ambiguous Drafting of Gifts to Charity in Wills
A recent case heard by the High Court has highlighted the importance of considered preparation, clear drafting, and regular reviews in preparing Wills. Our Wills, Trust, and Probate Solicitors examine the case of Marjorie Thompson , who died in April 2020, leaving a will drafted in 2016. The Will purported to leave the estate, worth £1.48...
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The Rise of Insolvency Within the Retail Sector - Key Warning Signs and Potential Solutions
The retail sector has recently been at the forefront of insolvency news, with high-profile insolvencies such as Ted Baker and The Body Shop. These have highlighted the difficult market conditions currently faced by retailers, with statistics indicating a 19% increase in insolvencies within the sector in 2023/24 compared to the previous year. As...
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Redundancies in the Technology Sector
In recent years, it has been a rollercoaster ride for employers and employees alike in the tech sector. Our Technology Lawyers look into the processes and effects of redundancies in the technology sector.
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Presenting a Creditor's Bankruptcy Petition
If you are a creditor who is owed money by an individual, presenting a bankruptcy petition is one option available to you to try and recover the debt owing. Filing a bankruptcy petition is only appropriate where several conditions have been met, which are explained by our Insolvency solicitors below. Prior to presenting a bankruptcy petition, a...
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Hospitality and Leisure: Top Tips for Protecting and Exploiting Your IPR
With intellectual property rights ( IPR ) having the potential to drive growth and value for your business by delivering competitive advantages and creating new revenue streams, understanding what IPR your business owns and developing a strong IPR strategy to effectively manage and exploit such assets should be at the forefront of importance for...
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10 Steps to Take When Leaving a Relationship
Our Family Solicitors appreciate that separation can be a highly traumatic, emotional, and stressful time. It is important to take control of the situation and seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity. In this blog, we set out the main considerations when starting the separation process and how you can begin the journey to separate...
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New TA6: What Does This Mean for Sellers?
In March 2024, the Law Society published the TA6 (Fifth Edition) Property Information Form. It is mandatory for all Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) firms to use it from Tuesday, 25 June 2024. The new TA6 was published alongside the updated TA6 Explanatory Notes for sellers and buyers and the TA7 Leasehold Information Form. In this blog, our...
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