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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Family Investment Companies: What You Need to Know
Family wealth planning has progressed notably in recent years. While traditional trusts remain a valuable tool, many families are now turning to the Family Investment Company ( FIC ) as a flexible, tax‑efficient way to preserve, manage and grow wealth throughout generations. In this blog, our Wealth Protection Team explore FICs, why they are...
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Budget 2025: The Impact on Hospitality and Leisure and Retail Businesses
On 26 November 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her second budget. In this blog, our Hospitality and Leisure and Retail lawyers explore the impact the budget will have on hospitality, leisure, and retail businesses, which have been facing mounting financial pressures in recent times.
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Exploring Different Types Of Rent Reviews In Commercial Leases
With the government proposing a ban on upwards-only rent reviews , commercial landlords are well-advised to explore alternative rent review mechanisms to ensure their leases remain compliant. Landlords and tenants should also be aware of the pros and cons of the different types of rent review. Our Commercial Property Lawyers outline the different...
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Bagging Rights Gone Wrong: The Notting Hill Tote Bag Trademark Dispute and IP Ownership Lessons
Courtenay-Smith and her company sued two brothers and their businesses, accusing them of trademark infringement, passing off, and copyright infringement related to the tote bag design she had launched in 2009. Our IP lawyers explore the case and the important IP ownership lessons it offers for brand-led businesses.
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Residential Property Sales: What the New TA6 Form Means for You
The TA6, known as the Property Information Form, is completed by sellers to provide buyers with a comprehensive overview of the property before contracts are exchanged. It should be accompanied by documentation collated by vendors, including consents, installation certificates and guarantees. After considering the widespread feedback from over...
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Ignoring a Trust? Why UK Trustees Must Act Now to Avoid HMRC Penalties
Trusts can be a very useful tool for individuals and families to protect assets, pass wealth down the generations in a controlled manner, and provide tax planning benefits. However, for a Trust to provide those benefits, it must be actively managed. The rules, regulations and ever-changing compliance surrounding trusts can cause many individuals...
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Supporting Fasting Employees During Ramadan
In this article, Myerson's team of Employment lawyers explore what the festival of Ramadan involves for Muslim employees and what businesses can do to ensure participating employees are appropriately supported. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar and is one of the five pillars of Islam. During the month...
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What Happens If a Will That Benefits You Is Challenged?
Discovering that a Will from which you benefit is being challenged can be unsettling. Such disputes often arise shortly after a death, when emotions are heightened, and family dynamics may be strained. Understanding your legal position at an early stage is therefore essential to ensure that you respond appropriately and protect your interests...
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Key Employment Terms to Look Out For When Looking For A New Job
For many employees, the new year is a time for a career reset and the opportunity to start a new role. Under Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, employers must provide a written statement setting out the main conditions of employment when someone starts work, including the commencement date, place of work, hours and days of work, and...
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Helping a First-Time Buyer: The Flexibility of Lending to Someone You Know
Buying a first home has become increasingly challenging, with rising property prices and higher upfront costs putting additional pressure on prospective buyers. Our banking lawyers explore the flexibility and legal considerations of private lending arrangements that can help first-time buyers finance their first home when traditional mortgages...
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The High Bar for Overturning a Will: Lessons from Aysel Gencay v Dogan Halil
In Autumn 2025, the Central London County Court delivered a judgment that reasserts one of the core principles of English and Welsh inheritance law: that the courts are extremely reluctant to overturn a valid will unless there is compelling evidence that it was not the free and informed decision of the testator. The case of Aysel Gencay v Dogan...
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Renters’ Rights Act 2025: New Grounds for Possession Explained for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has introduced significant reforms to the private rented sector, most notably the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. While much commentary has focused on the broader impact of the legislation, landlords are now facing a more immediate and practical question: how can possession of a property be recovered...
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