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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Christmas Clauses and Family Feuds – Unwrapping Hirachand v Hirachand
Christmas comes early for Contentious Probate lawyers eagerly awaiting the decision of a landmark appeal case, Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43. The appeal was heard back in January 2024 and the Supreme Court’s Judgment was finally handed down today, giving Contentious Probate lawyers something to read over Christmas. Our Contentious Probate...
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National Security and Investment Act 2021: Do I Need Consent to Sell My Business?
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) came into force on 4 January 2022 and provides the Government with powers to scrutinise and potentially intervene in business transactions, such as acquisitions and investments, in order to protect national security. Our Corporate Solicitors explore the complexities of the National Security and...
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Life Sciences in the UK – An End of Year Update for 2024
In this blog, our Life Science Solicitors consider the state of play for the Life Sciences sector in the UK as 2024 draws to a close by providing an update on developments regarding the schemes and initiatives we have discussed throughout the year.
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Is An Employee Ownership Trust Right For Your Business?
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become an increasingly popular option for business owners looking to sell their company while ensuring its long-term success and preserving its culture. Introduced in 2014, EOTs provide tax benefits and the opportunity for employees to benefit from the company's future success. If you're considering whether...
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Discharge from Bankruptcy
In this blog, our Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitors set out the process and effect of being discharged from bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a formal process by means of which individuals (commonly referred to 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...
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How To Manage Sudden Wealth: Expert Tips for The Future
The concept of sudden wealth isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has become more prevalent than ever before in recent years. One important point to note about sudden wealth, is without careful consideration, a large portion of the new income can be dwindled through spending, taxes and gifting. Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors provide guidance...
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Armstrong v Armstrong: A High Court Ruling Shaping Contentious Probate and Proprietary Estoppel Claims
The recent high court case of Armstrong v Armstrong, 2024 EWHC 2989 Ch highlights the potential disputes that can arise on the death of a member of an agricultural family. Our Agricultural Lawyers explore the recent High Court case - a pivotal ruling that sheds light on contentious probate disputes and the doctrine of proprietary estoppel within...
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Family Lawyer Sarah Whitelegge Achieves Collaborative Lawyer Certification
Sarah Whitelegge , a prominent Family Lawyer at Myerson, is pleased to announce that she has completed the Resolution Collaborative Foundation Training with Resolution . This certification enhances her ability to assist clients in resolving family and separation disputes through a cooperative and conciliatory round table process. As a...
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High Street Rental Auctions – What You Need To Know
The nation's high streets look set to be given a new lease of life as the government gives local authorities new powers to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods. Data shows that in the final quarter of 2023, 1 in every seven shops nationwide were closed. The government has said it is determined to...
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Myerson Advises entitledto On Its Transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
We're delighted to announce that our client, entitledto , has successfully transitioned to employee ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) . Completed in October 2024, this transaction marks the fourth EOT conversion successfully handled by our corporate team in just the past quarter.
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Navigating Divorce: Insights from Our Latest Podcast
Divorce and separation are among the most challenging experiences anyone can face. They bring not only legal complexities but also significant emotional and psychological hurdles. In our latest episode of MyFamily Pod , Family Lawyer Nichola Bright speaks with Counselling Psychologist Helen Carouzos to explore the psychological side of...
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What The Best Christmas Movies Can Teach Us About Family Law
The best Christmas movies, whether streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or caught on Freeview are often filled with festive cheer, love, family bonding and togetherness, but have you ever thought about what your favourite Christmas classic could teach you about Family Law? While the movies are mostly meant to entertain and lift your Christmas...
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