Myerson Celebrates Four Nominations at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors has been shortlisted in four categories at the Manchester Legal Awards (MLA) 2026 , one of the region’s most prestigious celebrations of legal excellence. The ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd July at a gala event bringing together the North West legal community.
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Pharmacy First
4 in 5 people in England can reach a community pharmacy within a 20-minute walk, and over 95% in England have signed up for the new Pharmacy First scheme. The Pharmacy First scheme was launched on 31 January 2024 by the Government and NHS England and is available across England. Our Life Sciences Solicitors explore the details of this initiative...
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Lasting Powers Of Attorney – Change is Coming
Powers of Attorney have been around in some format since the 1970s, evolving from the Powers of Attorney Act 1971, to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985, to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and latterly the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 which brings us up to date and aims to modernise the process of making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). LPAs...
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Employment Discrimination: A Conflict in Cases
In early 2024, the Employment Tribunal made two notable judgments in the cases of Miller v University of Bristol and Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (t/a Global Artists) and Leicester Theatre Trust Ltd , both of which centred on topical discrimination issues. In this article, our Employment Solicitors examine the case law surrounding...
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Introducer Agreements: An Overview of the Key Points to Consider
Introducer agreements are a common type of arrangement used by businesses across a variety of sectors and can play a pivotal part in not only the growth of a business but also in establishing its position in its marketplace. Whether you are a start-up or a large, established multi-national with a substantial market share, utilising Introducers...
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Manufacturing Acquisitions – Share Purchase Or Asset Purchase?
When acquiring a manufacturing business, it is important to understand the options available to structure the deal. An acquisition will be structured in two ways: a share purchase or an asset purchase. Both will allow you to acquire the target business, but each has legal, tax and commercial advantages and disadvantages.
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Are Loan Interest Clauses Fair or Punitive Penalties?
Interest clauses in loans serve the fundamental purpose of offering a return to a lender on the capital they make available to a borrower. They also serve a secondary purpose of compensating for the opportunity cost associated with delayed payments to the extent that a borrower defaults. Myerson Solicitors' banking lawyers discuss interest...
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Biodiversity Net Gain Is Now in Force. What Does It Mean for You?
In the ongoing battle to harmonise development with conservation, the UK has taken a monumental step forward with the enforcement of Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). As this transformative policy comes into force, accompanied by further guidance, it signals a resolute commitment to preserving and enhancing our natural heritage for...
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Do I Have To Share My Inheritance In A Divorce?
It is well-known that sorting out the finances on divorce can be a complicated and lengthy process. It involves unravelling financial situations created and intertwined over the course of a marriage, which can span decades in some cases. Often, it is obvious what has built up during the marriage and that the fair outcome is for those assets to be...
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Unfair Prejudice Case Spotlight: Re Cardiff City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd [2022] EWHC 2023 (Ch)
As a minority shareholder, where the actions by the board of directors are unfairly prejudicial towards you, you may be entitled to bring an action under s994 of the Companies Act 2006 ( the Act ) . In recent cases, the courts have adopted a narrow approach to the question of what constitutes unfair conduct, and whilst actions may be unfair...
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Budget 2024 – No Inheritance Tax Changes but Other Property-Related Tax Amendments
The Chancellor has announced his most recent budget. Our clients have been most concerned about potential changes to the UK Inheritance Tax (IHT). There was no mention of any changes to IHT; however, some tax amendments would affect our clients, particularly those involved in property transactions. The main changes are highlighted below by our...
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A Guide To Navigating Restrictive Covenants
Restrictive covenants, as applied to freehold land, are agreements created by a deed that one party will limit the use of its land for the benefit of another party's land, such as by capping the number of buildings which can be built on a site. Restrictive covenants attach directly to land rather than to individuals. Often, the restrictive...
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Navigating New Regulations to Combat Economic Crime
In a significant step forward in the UK’s fight against economic crime, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) has introduced milestone changes to the business world. Our blog on Company House Changes provides an overview of the noteworthy changes brought about by the act . Since the ECCTA 2023 received Royal Assent...
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