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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Can I Travel with My Kids at Christmas Without the Other Parent's Consent, or Is It Abduction?
You may be planning to take your children away over the Christmas period to visit friends and family who do not live close by or to have a festive holiday. If this is your plan, you need to be aware of the legal requirements in relation to travelling with children when parents have separated. If you and the children's other parent have separated...
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Common Misconceptions About Varying a Commercial Lease
Landlords and tenants often agree to “extend” or “add on” some additional floor space to an existing lease during the term of an existing lease. It is a common misconception that such changes might be achieved by varying the lease and documented in a deed of variation; however, this can result in undesirable consequences for both parties, and...
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Tech Round-Up: November 2023
Welcome to our Tech round-up, where we provide a snapshot of the latest legal-tech-related news. Our round-up covers topics such as the AI Safety Summit, Self-Driving Vehicles, the Autumn Statement and much more. AI Safety Summit The UK held the first global AI Safety Summit at the beginning of November to consider the risks of AI and how...
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Proprietary Estoppel Since Guest v Guest
The publicity surrounding Guest v Guest has made more families look again at their circumstances and consider taking advice on how they can avoid future disputes and the associated costs. Over the last year, we have seen a significant increase in enquiries about disputes involving proprietary estoppel claims. Proprietary estoppel claims are...
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Does an Agent Acting for Competing Principals Lose Their Entitlement to Compensation?
The Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 have provided agents with significant protection since their establishment. On termination of an agency agreement, principals are often required to pay significant termination payments by way of compensation or indemnity. When advising principals, it is crucial to consider the impact of...
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Resolution Awareness Week: Mythbusting Common Law Marriage
Resolution is a group of family law professionals who are committed to promoting a constructive approach to family issues that consider the needs of the whole family. The annual Resolution Awareness Week takes place in the last week of November, and Resolution is currently campaigning for change for more protection to be provided for unmarried...
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Significant New Regulations on Holidays and TUPE
The Government recently published its response to a consultation that sought to address issues with the current laws around working time, holidays, and TUPE. As part of that, the Government has published draft regulations called the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 (the “ Regulations ”). The...
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5 Key Considerations When Appointing a Subcontractor
When appointing a subcontractor, a supplier’s key concern is ensuring seamless delivery of the services per the requirements of the main contract in place with their client. In this article, our Commercial Solicitors have identified five essential points for suppliers to consider when contracting with their subcontractors.
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It's Not Easy, Claimin' to Be Green - Greenwashing Risks for Manufacturers
As we predicted in our annual horizon scanning article at the start of the year 2023: A Year of Focus on Online Advertising, Influencers and Greenwashing (myerson.co.uk) – 2023 has been a year of regulatory focus on the advertising and marketing space. In this article, we consider the regulatory treatment of one of the areas that has come under...
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What to Consider when Purchasing a Property with Tenants in Situ
For many landlords, purchasing a property with tenants in situ is attractive. This is because, once the transaction has been completed, they will take over the existing tenancy. According to the House Buyer’s Bureau, there were 12,518 properties with tenants in situ listed for sale in September 2023. Evidently, it is becoming an increasingly...
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Security Documents for Real Estate Finance
When a company or individual borrows money, the lender will need to take security for the funds they are lending to ensure they will be repaid. For real estate finance matters, the security that the lender will take will depend on whether the borrower is a company or an individual, the borrower's financial strength and the loan's value. The...
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King’s Speech Cements Introduction of Independent Football Regulator
During The King’s Speech 2023, delivered on Tuesday, 7 November, King Charles III declared that ‘[l]egislation will be brought forward to safeguard the future of football clubs for the benefit of communities and fans’. The Football Governance Bill ( the Bill ) was confirmed in the Speech’s background briefing notes . The history of the Bill...
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