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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Hospitality Leases and Changes in the Sector
It’s safe to say the hospitality sector has seen its fair share of stressors in the last three years, including high inflation rates, soaring interest rates, rising utility costs and an increase in the cost of raw materials, to name a few. The hike in business rates, which is expected in 2024, coupled with the possible end to the rates relief...
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Companies House is Changing!
Born out of the Government's aspirations to improve corporate transparency and reduce economic crime, The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 ( ECCTA ) bestows several new powers on Companies House that are hoped will create a level playing field for businesses whilst safeguarding against abuse of the company register by bolstering...
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Financial Promotions Under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023
There are several provisions being introduced by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 ( FSMA 2023 ) which are of great interest to those firms and individuals in the financial services sector. Our blog focuses on those new provisions brought in by section 20 of FSMA 2023 in relation to financial promotions. Section 20 FMSA 2023 changes the...
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Branded Medicine: Impact of NHS Spending Rule Changes on Life Sciences Businesses
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) has consulted with industry on its plans to change the rules governing NHS spending on branded medicines, with the new regime intended to take effect on 1 January 2024. In this article, we discuss the branded medicines regime, consider the proposed changes and how they may affect businesses in the...
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I Can’t See My Children at Christmas – What Should I Do?
The festive period is a time for families to come together. However, child contact arrangements over Christmas can be difficult to navigate for parents who have separated, particularly in reaching an agreement as to who spends time with the children and when. Where possible, children should have a meaningful relationship with both parents...
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The AI Safety Summit: Avoiding a Tech-Catastrophe
It’s safe to say that AI has been dominating the news lately, particularly over the past 12 months, with the launch of AI applications such as ChatGPT. As AI systems have become more ‘mainstream’, we have seen an increase in pressure on Governments and other regulatory bodies for clarity on what safeguards will be implemented to protect against...
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Succession Planning and Shareholders Disputes
Succession planning is a crucial aspect of managing a limited company. It involves carefully considering the future of the business and the ownership structure in case of unforeseen events, such as the death or departure of a shareholder. In this blog, we will explore what succession planning means for shareholders in a limited company, what to...
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What Should I Do If a Will is Missing?
When someone has died, as the surviving relative or spouse, you may be aware that a Will was made, but you are unable to locate the latest Will. The starting point is to always conduct a thorough search for the missing Will. Myerson Solicitors' Wills, Trusts, and Probate team discuss where to start looking for a missing Will, what to do if you...
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Real Estate Litigation: Hospitality & Leisure Sector Update
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly having come to an end in recent times in the UK, uncertain times remain in the hospitality and leisure sector . However, this has led to an interesting property litigation trend in the landlord-tenant relationship. The backdrop The state of the property market in the hospitality sector at the turn of the...
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Guarantors for Hospitality Leases Explained
Many landlords will consider asking the tenant of a hospitality lease to provide a guarantor on the grant of the new lease. Guarantors offer some security to landlords in the event that the tenant doesn’t comply with the terms of the lease. They are especially important when the tenant has poor covenant strength, for example, if the tenant is a...
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Spouse/Civil Partner Claims Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
Losing a loved one is painful, but the loss of a spouse or civil partner can be devastating on many levels, particularly after years of union, love and financial reliance. In England and Wales, the legal concept of testamentary freedom prevails, which essentially provides that an individual can leave their estate to who they wish. This means that...
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Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill Receives Royal Assent
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill received Royal Assent on 18 September 2023, becoming the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023. For more information on the Bill's proposals, please see our previous blog here on predictable working patterns. Myerson Solicitors' Hospitality and Leisure team explore the Workers...
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