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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Septic Tanks - All You Need to Know
Put simply, a septic tank is a chamber that is buried underground and stores your wastewater. They are commonly found in rural areas where properties are not connected to the main sewage grid. There are specific regulations in place to ensure that a septic tank complies with environmental standards, and if you are buying a residential property...
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DIY Divorce: The Cost & Process of Divorcing Without a Solicitor
Changes to the procedure for applying for a divorce in England and Wales mean that all divorces are now applied for online, and as a result, more people are starting to apply for their divorces, often to try and circumvent the legal fees of arranging for a solicitor to do the same. Economic concerns, including the cost-of-living crisis, will...
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Retail Landlords and Tenants – Top Tips for the Festive Period
The festive season is typically a peak selling season for retailers, and with the challenges facing the High Street, many will be taking every opportunity to maximise their revenue this Christmas. Property owners and occupiers should consider their lease obligations when planning seasonal trading activities. Myerson Solicitors' Commercial...
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Private Equity (PE) Transactions: A Brief Overview 2023
This blog from our Corporate Team provides an overview of transactions with a Private Equity house and considerations for both an investor and the target company. Private equity can be used for raising working capital but also, more commonly, to support an exit or partial exit of founders/shareholders.
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Navigating the Investment Business Compensation Scheme
It is well established that the primary avenue of claim if you suffer financial loss because of poor advice received from a professional is one of professional negligence . It is possible to bring a claim against someone you have paid to provide an expert service, such as a solicitor, barrister, surveyor, architect, accountant, financial advisor...
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Government Announces £2 Billion of Funding for Engineering Biology
On 5 December, the UK Government revealed its new £2bn 'vision' to be rolled out over the next decade, aimed at harnessing the enormous potential of engineering biology to revolutionise how the UK grows food, develops medicines and produces fuel, with the ultimate aim of positioning the UK as a global leader in science and technology. It...
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Divorce Considerations Around Christmas Time
For many separating couples, deciding to apply for a divorce is not an easy step, and our Family lawyers understand that Christmas can be a difficult time if you are considering separating. How do you initiate a divorce? The introduction of no-fault divorce means that the process of applying for a divorce is relatively straightforward, and a...
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Game Changer: How Tech is Changing the Game of Football
Over recent years, we have witnessed a flurry of technological innovations being introduced in professional football in an attempt to gain advantages both on the pitch (i.e., improve athletic performance) and off the pitch (i.e., improving fan experiences), with the ultimate aim of gaining an advantage over competitors. This was clearly evidenced...
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Enforcing a Money Judgment by Taking Control of Goods
In our previous blog , we provided a summary of enforcement options once a judgment is obtained from the court. In our next series of business debt recovery blogs, our dispute resolution solicitors will provide more information about these enforcement options, starting with enforcing a money judgment by taking control of goods. Advantages of...
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Myerson Solicitors Supports the Development of New Retirement Living Communities across England
Myerson Solicitors is proud to support Adlington Retirement Living in developing new retirement communities across England. Adlington has secured a landmark £75m development facility from NatWest Group and Homes England. This funding will allow for the development of 700 new homes across England over the next three years, addressing the growing...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – Change is Coming
On 18 September 2023, the Powers of Attorney Act received Royal Assent, having been introduced in 2022 and passed through Parliament unopposed. The Act paves the way for changes to how Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are made and registered in England and Wales, aiming to modernise and simplify the current process whilst furthering the...
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King’s Speech 2023: Real Estate Update
We have previously discussed the King’s Speech with regard to its proposal to introduce an independent football regulator. Under the tagline 'strengthening society’, the King's Speech 2023 also outlined two landmark bills introducing fundamental changes to the real estate landscape in England and Wales. Our Property Litigation team will explore...
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