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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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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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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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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Myerson Solicitors Thrilled to Support New Family-Run Wine Bar, Restaurant & Shop in Knutsford
We are delighted to announce our support for our client Linden Stores on the launch of their brand-new family-run restaurant, wine bar and shop coming to Knutsford. Our dedicated Real Estate team, led by Associate Sarah McNair, supported clients Chris Boustead and Laura Christie in securing the commercial lease for their new premises, which is...
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