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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New Year, New Property? What to Know Before Selling Your Home in 2026
A new year often brings new opportunities, and the UK property market is no exception. For many people, once January arrives, house-hunting can feel like the “natural next step”. To recap, 2025 proved rather turbulent. The return to pre-pandemic stamp duty levels in April 2025 led to higher upfront costs for many purchasers, as tax became payable...
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Part 26A Restructuring Plans: A Practical Guide for Distressed Businesses
In today’s challenging economic climate - rising costs, tightening cash flow and pressure from lenders and HMRC, many businesses are looking for effective ways to stabilise their financial position. One option that continues to gain real momentum is the Part 26A restructuring plan . This is a court-approved process that helps companies reorganise...
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The Dangers of Unqualified Insolvency Advice
Despite high levels of business failure, particularly among new companies, most entrepreneurs do not dwell on the idea that their venture may not succeed. However, if your business does start to struggle financially, you need to know where to turn for trustworthy debt advice. Getting expert guidance at the right time will help you understand your...
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Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap to Implementation
Update – Employment Rights Act 2025 Since this article was first published, the Employment Rights Bill has received Royal Assent and is now law as the Employment Rights Act 2025 . For a full summary of the confirmed reforms, implementation dates and what employers should be doing now, read our latest guide: Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes...
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The Traitors Through The Eyes of a Private Client Lawyer
The BBC's fan-favourite TV series, The Traitors, is back for its fourth series this January. The show follows a group of individuals, 'The Faithfuls,' who attempt to identify the players selected as 'The Traitors' to secure a cash prize. Each night, the Faithful vote to 'banish' a player they believe is a Traitor, but the Traitors strike back to...
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Inheritance Tax: Relief Boost for Farmers & Business Owners
Today the government has announced a major change to the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) reforms that are being introduced from 6 April 2026. In this blog our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team and specialist Agriculture Solicitors explore the changes.
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Collective Redundancy Reforms 2025: An In-House Lawyer Guide
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) is bringing major reforms to the UK’s employment law landscape. Among its provisions, the changes to collective redundancy rules stand out as particularly significant for businesses which in the current uncertain economic times may be considering restructuring and redundancies. We are still awaiting...
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Buying a Residential Property at Auction
A property auction is a popular method for a prospective buyer to purchase a property due to the speed and security it offers compared to the standard conveyancing process. There are two types of property auctions – a Traditional Auction and a Modern Auction – and our Residential Property Lawyers explore both in this blog.
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Navigating Office-Holder Remuneration in Insolvency
Both the Insolvency Act 1986 (the Act) and the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (the Rules) provide for the remuneration of office-holders (i.e. administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy) in both corporate and personal insolvencies. The remuneration of administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy can be fixed in...
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Retention of Title: Guide for Manufacturers
Selling goods can be risky for manufacturers, especially where they agree on credit terms with the buyer (i.e., goods are delivered, and payment is made later). Buyers may default or, even worse, enter into administration or insolvency. In this scenario, manufacturers often lose out, especially given the challenges of making a recovery from an...
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High Court Decision Clarifies Liability Limits for Liquidators and Insolvency Firms
The case of Pagden & Others v Core VCT Plc & Others concerned the question of whether liquidators or their firms dealing with a members’ voluntary liquidation (MVL) can limit their liability in their terms of engagement. Whilst this case concerned an MVL, the High Court’s decision has more wide-ranging implications for insolvency practitioners...
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Structuring Retail Businesses: Choosing Between a Limited Company or Partnership
When starting or growing a retail business, one of the first key decisions is selecting the right legal structure. Should you operate as a limited company, or would a partnership better suit your needs? While this may seem like a straightforward choice, the decision directly affects tax obligations, liability, management, and the long-term...
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