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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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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The Drowning Of Paula Leeson: Channel 5 Programme Rediscovers Tragic Case Of £4 Million Heiress Unlawfully Killed By Husband
The tragic death of Paula Leeson – an heiress with a £4 million fortune who drowned in a swimming pool whilst on holiday in 2017 – is the topic of Channel 5's new gripping documentary that aired at 8pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Paula's husband, Donald McPherson, claimed to be asleep when Paula died and said that her 13 injuries, including...
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The Rise of AI in UK Financial Services: FCA and PRA Strategy, Risks and Regulation
Our expert Financial Services lawyers explore the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the UK financial services sector, and how regulators are responding to its rapid adoption. In March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its strategy for the next 5 years. The focus of the strategy is to help create a fair and...
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Seminar: Empowering In-House Legal Teams - Insights, Updates & Practical Strategies
On 10 June 2025, Myerson Solicitors, in partnership with Hays, hosted an exclusive hybrid event designed for in-house legal professionals, bringing together legal updates, practical strategy, and peer networking in a highly focused morning session. Whether attending in person at our Altrincham office or joining us online, delegates benefited from...
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Myerson CEO Carl Newton Joins “Altrincham Talks: The Business Edit” Podcast
Our CEO, Carl Newton, recently appeared as a guest on Altrincham Talks: The Business Edit – a podcast produced by Visit Altrincham that shines a spotlight on local business leaders and their journeys. In Episode 6, Carl discusses his inspiring progression from newly qualified solicitor to Chief Executive of one of the region’s leading law...
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Seminar: Unlock the Potential of Probate Litigation
With the continued rise in contentious probate , driven by an ageing population, the growing complexity of blended families, and an increase in DIY wills, it’s more important than ever for legal practitioners to be prepared for disputes that may arise during the probate process. On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, Myerson Solicitors hosted a highly...
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Webinar: Buying and Selling an IFA Business: Specific Considerations
Are you considering buying or selling an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) business? Navigating the complexities of a regulated business transaction requires expert legal and regulatory insight. Join Myerson Solicitors for an informative webinar on the key legal and regulatory considerations when buying or selling an IFA business. Led by Chris...
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