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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JCT 2016 – Are You up to Speed on the New Payment Provisions?
This is the second in a series of articles looking at the key changes to the 2016 suite of JCT contracts. This article examines the payment provisions of the standard form JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 ( JCT 2016 ) compared to those contained in the now-defunct 2011 version and provides an explanation of how JCT 2016’s payment mechanisms...
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Should I Be Worried About Asbestos When Buying a Property?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibre that was often used in the construction of homes and other buildings until the late 1990s, before the dangers of asbestos were known. It was often used for insulation and can be found in flooring, ceilings and the walls of buildings. It is accepted that if the materials containing asbestos are undisturbed...
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Top 5 Tips for Defending Construction Adjudication Proceedings
In terms of dispute resolution, construction adjudication is a quick process and can provide a swift and efficient resolution to a construction dispute. The appointed adjudicator has just 28 days to make a decision from the date that the referral is served, although this can be extended. The party commencing the proceedings is known as the...
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International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ukraine
Many intended parents, including those from the UK, will use international surrogates in their route to parenthood. In fact, Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub, and prior to the ongoing war, Ukraine was a popular choice to find a surrogate. Within Ukraine, commercial surrogacy has been legal for married, heterosexual couples since 2000 and is the...
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No-Fault Divorce
The introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will change the law relating to divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships from 6 April 2022. The law provides that there is one ground for divorce , which is that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. In establishing this, you must rely on one of five facts: Adultery...
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Agricultural Property Relief
Agricultural property relief (" APR ") is a relief from Inheritance Tax granted under the Inheritance Tax Act 1984. The relief is available on the agricultural value of an agricultural property which is transferred either in lifetime (which would be a gift) or on death. Agricultural property means agricultural land or pasture and also includes...
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What Rights Do Agricultural Workers Have?
It is estimated that approximately 1% of all employed individuals are employed in the agricultural sector and, often, these workers have different rights. The law surrounding employment terms and conditions for agricultural and horticultural workers in England changed in October 2013, so all agricultural workers who commenced employment on or...
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Variation of Financial Remedy Orders
You may be in a situation where you have previously agreed on a financial settlement with your ex-spouse / civil partner, which has formed part of a consent order or, you have been in proceedings, and there is a final order which determines what should happen with your finances. Where orders cannot be implemented effectively, you may need to make...
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HMRC Finally Clarify VAT Treatment on Terminal Dilapidations Damages
On 7th February 2022, HMRC published Revenue & Customs Brief 2 (2022) , which is its updated guidance on early termination fees and compensation payments. Prior to 2020, HMRC guidance stated that when tenants paid sums to withdraw from agreements to receive goods or services, those payments were outside the scope of VAT. In September 2020, HMRC...
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Sponsorship Agreements
With a number of international sporting events taking place over the next few weeks, new sponsorship deals have been dominating the headlines, including; the video platform giant, TikTok, sponsoring the Women's Six Nations 2022, political controversy with the corporate sponsors for the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, Manchester United unofficially...
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Making Gifts From Your Estate
One of the most common ways to reduce the value of your estate for inheritance tax purposes is to gift assets to children or other beneficiaries before you die. There are various rules that apply when making gifts from your estate, and there can be tax consequences and other implications of which you need to be aware. It is easier to gift cash...
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Handling Business Noise Complaints
Noise complaints are a common issue for many business owners within the hospitality and leisure industry, and it is difficult to know how best to deal with them to prevent them from escalating and potentially being on the wrong end of nuisance litigation. The noise itself can put a business at risk, and it is a particularly pertinent issue since...
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