Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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Employee Ownership – Navigating EOTs
MHA, Myerson Solicitors and The Business Growth Hub present: Employee Ownership – Navigating EOTs (Employee Ownership Trusts), their advantages, challenges, tax considerations and a view from an entrepreneur. Our experts discuss: What does employee ownership actually mean, and why is becoming an employee owned business an important succession...
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Could An Employee’s Far-Right Belief be Protected Under Discrimination Law?
After weeks of social unrest, far-right ideology has taken the government and media’s attention. Individuals may have had direct involvement by taking part in far-right riots and inciting violence online, but also may have indirectly been involved by supporting or sharing similar views on social media. Our Employment Lawyers explore whether...
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Hospitality & Leisure: Employment Law Update
The hospitality sector faces numerous challenges as a result of upcoming employment law changes. Below, we explore the potential ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hour contracts, as well as the introduction of a new law on tipping.
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Will the Autumn Budget Call Time on Deeds of Variation?
With a recent change of government comes plenty of speculation on what we can expect to see in Labour’s Autumn Budget. Our recent blog from our Wills, Trusts and Probate experts has reviewed some of the proposed changes to estate planning and how they may affect the future. Another potential change to wealth and Inheritance Tax planning could be...
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Who Is The Legal Parent of a Surrogate Child?
Surrogacy is a process by which a child is carried through pregnancy by a woman with the intention that, at birth, the child and parental responsibility for the child will be transferred to another person/couple, known as the intended parent(s). Either a couple or a single person can agree to have a child by surrogacy. If you are using a...
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What Every Parent Should Know About Appointing a Legal Guardian for their Child in Their Will
One of the most important considerations for parents regarding estate planning is appointing a legal guardian for minor children. Whilst the thought of not being there for your child may be unsettling, planning to secure their future can give you peace of mind, knowing that they will be cared for by someone you trust. In the article below...
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10 Key Points To Consider When Engaging A Consultant
Engaging with a consultant can allow businesses to access a particular skill set or expertise within a specific sector or industry that it does not possess within their existing workforce without incurring the time and costs associated with recruiting or training employees. The relationship between businesses and consultants is generally more...
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Nature of Easements
Easements are a key consideration for landowners and developers, as a failure to consider their implications properly may have the result of severely inhibiting a development scheme. This blog identifies common easements, examines how they are created, and discusses common forms of disputes that arise from easements. Our Property Litigation...
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A Field of Their Own: Agricultural Prenups
A prenuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple signs before their wedding that sets out how their assets will be dealt with in a divorce. These agreements can also cover the planned use of matrimonial finances during the marriage. A post-nuptial agreement can achieve the same thing, but this is an agreement that is entered into after the...
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What is the Difference Between Bankruptcy and Insolvency?
People often use the terms insolvency and bankruptcy interchangeably. In England and Wales, insolvency and bankruptcy have distinct meanings, although they can often relate to similar circumstances. Our Insolvency and Restructuring lawyers explain the differences between insolvency and bankruptcy and what legal duties an individual has when a...
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Am I Legally Entitled to an Inheritance?
The inheritance laws of England and Wales are complicated, with many rights based on laws established years ago. Understanding what rights you have can be hard to navigate, especially at a difficult and emotional time. Our Contentious Probate Lawyers explore some of the main issues that must be considered legally and practically.
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Wealth and Estate Planning Considerations under a Labour Government
In the run-up to the election, Labour said there would be no tax rises on 'working people' and pledged in their manifesto not to increase Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT. With the recent £22bn 'black hole' announced in public finances, the Chancellor has said that taxes will need to be increased in the October Budget (due on 30 October...
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