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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Myerson's Q&A with MOST Bakery
Welcome to Myerson Solicitor's Q&A with MOST Bakery , where we delve into the story behind this beloved bakery in Altrincham. Myerson's Hospitality and Leisure team sat down with Matt and Suze from MOST Bakery to discuss their specialities, community engagement, and future plans.
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Uninsured Risks in Commercial Leases
Traditionally, tenants bore the risk of damage to their premises by uninsured risks, but in today’s market, uninsured risk provisions in leases are generally accepted, with the landlord agreeing to reinstate damage caused to the premises by an uninsured risk. However, some landlords do not automatically include uninsured risk clauses in the draft...
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UK’s Largest Retailers Hit with £7 million Fines for not Paying Minimum Wage
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has named and shamed over 200 employers who have failed to provide their lowest paid staff the national minimum wage (NMW) in a list published on 21 June 2023. The clear message that is being communicated is that no company is absolved from its duty to pay its workforce properly. Myerson’s team of...
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Understanding Family Law and Expert Valuations: Insights from Legal and Financial Experts
UK200Group Forensic Accounting & Family Law Webinar, 22 June 2023. With speaker: Jane Tenquist (Myerson Solicitors) & chaired by Andrew Donaldson (Dains Accountants). Family law cases often involve complex financial matters, including the valuation of businesses. To shed light on the role played by forensic accountants in financial remedy...
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Cohabitees – Do I Have Any Property Rights?
If you are unmarried and have split from your partner, it can be confusing to know what rights you have in relation to the property you occupy. Your rights will differ depending on whether your name is on the legal title and the financial arrangements you had with your partner.
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Properties Sold at Auction and Current Trend
Selling or buying a property can often be stressful. This stress is typically heightened due to the uncertainty surrounding timelines and the lack of control over when the completion will occur. This is especially true in standard conveyancing processes where neither party is obligated to the transaction until contracts are exchanged. Selling or...
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What to Consider When Surrendering a Lease
A landlord and tenant can agree for a lease to be surrendered before the term ends. It may be the case that the tenant wishes to vacate the commercial property early as it is moving premises, or the landlord wants the tenant to leave early so it can redevelop the site. In these circumstances, the surrender will normally be documented in a deed of...
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"Set off" in the Enforcement of an Adjudicator's Decision
On Friday, 5 May 2023, the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC") handed down its Judgment in the case of FK Construction Ltd v ISG Retail Ltd. The Judgment acts as a reminder of the few situations in which set off may arise in proceedings to enforce an adjudicator's decision. Background ISG Retail Limited ("ISG") was engaged as the main...
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How Can I Prove a Will is Invalid because of Undue Influence?
There are very limited grounds for overturning a Will in England and Wales. It can be overturned because: it was not properly signed and witnessed; the person who made it lacked testamentary capacity at the relevant time; the person who made it did not know and approve the contents of the Will; the Will was brought about by undue influence; or...
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Unleashing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Commercial Agents in the UK
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and as technology continues to advance, the potential impact on commercial agents is significant. Whilst the rise of AI has sparked concerns about job security and potential robotic uprising (a la Terminator), the reality is far from a Hollywood-style doomsday scenario. Rest...
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When are the Model Articles of Association Not Fit for Purpose?
A company's articles of association ( Articles ) set out the rules that the officers of the company must follow. Every company must have a set of Articles and can choose to have a bespoke set of Articles tailor-made to the specific company or use the 'Model' Articles, which are a set of standard Articles prescribed by the Companies Act 2006...
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Does Signing Heads of Terms Create a Binding Agreement?
The recent case of Pretoria Energy Company (Chittering) Ltd v Blankney Estates Ltd looks at whether heads of terms are sufficient to create a binding agreement between parties in the absence of a signed lease agreement. Background This case relates to the appeal in the Court of Appeal of the High Court’s earlier decision. By way of background...
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