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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Prenuptial Agreements and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
A spouse may make a claim against their deceased spouse’s estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the “ 1975 Act ”) because their Will or the intestacy rules (where there is no Will) fails to make reasonable financial provision for them. The Court will conduct a “divorce cross-check” exercise as part of the...
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Relocating With Children in the UK: Do You Need the Other Parent’s Consent?
If you would like to relocate to a different part of the UK with a child, all those with parental responsibility should agree. There is no legal requirement to obtain formal consent from the other parent where you are relocating within the UK, but relocating without their consent is firmly cautioned against. The parent opposing the relocation...
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Overseas Principals: Governing Law and Jurisdiction
An increasing number of agents act for principals all over the world. This article looks at the law which governs the agency agreement where the principal is overseas and the country which has jurisdiction to determine any dispute. The Commercial Agents Regulations apply to agents who sell or purchase goods in Great Britain on behalf of their...
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Does the Last Shot Win, or Is Process the Key?
Implementing and operating appropriate internal processes and procedures when contracting with customers and/or suppliers are essential to ensure effective contract management and manage risk exposure for your business. As businesses look to streamline their contract management process, we have seen a move away from the traditional methods of...
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Business Debt Recovery: Court Claim or Insolvency Proceedings?
For most businesses, it is critical that the collection of outstanding debts is managed efficiently to assist cash flow. Generally speaking, there are two ways to try and collect business debts owed to your company: issuing a court claim or pursuing insolvency proceedings. In this blog, we explore the key factors which need to be considered when...
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What Is the Difference Between Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration?
When a person dies in England and Wales, all their personal assets, including property, bank accounts, investments and personal belongings in their sole name, collectively form part of their estate. Assets in joint names are usually passed to the...
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Is Your Business Considering a Four-Day Working Week?
The pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to the world of work. This has mostly resulted in changes to work locations, with homeworking or hybrid working becoming commonplace. However, some organisations are planning more radical changes and moving away from the traditional five-day working week. Between June and December 2022, 60 companies...
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Commercial Agents - To Retire or Not to Retire?
There is no default retirement age in the UK, and the Regulations do not state at what age an agent may retire and still claim compensation. It is clear from cases where the court has considered agents who have terminated their agency on the grounds of age that each case will be decided on its own particular facts. It is likely that an agent who...
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Crane Oversailing
Property developers have long realised the potential of building vertically. By purchasing comparatively small areas of land, developers can maximise the footprint of their properties by building to a great height. This creates challenges for developers as they adopt new building techniques to compete with Britain's ever-heightening skyline – it...
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Do Beneficiaries Have A Right To Trust Information?
If you are the beneficiary of a trust , it is imperative that you have access to certain information regarding the Trust assets. Trustees have a duty to beneficiaries to disclose certain information; however, simply because you are a beneficiary, you cannot demand access to all the information regarding a trust. This article discusses what...
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No Fault Divorce and Service Issues: What if My Spouse Refuses to Engage in the Divorce Proceedings?
Our latest series of blogs have been covering the changes to divorce law in England and Wales with the implementation of ‘ No Fault Divorce ’ on 6 April 2022. A frequent question we are asked is what happens if your spouse refuses to engage in the divorce proceedings. You can file an application for a divorce yourself without the consent of your...
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Model Articles and Sole Directors – A Warning Note
The High Court has recently passed a judgement that a company with model articles and only one director would not constitute a ‘quorum’ and would therefore have to appoint another director or amend its articles, casting doubt on the generally accepted principles around the interpretation of the model articles. Due to this decision, it will be...
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