Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes and What Employers Need to Know as Reforms Take Effect
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It amends the law relating to employment rights to enhance employee protections, bringing major changes throughout 2026 and 2027. With key provisions now in force and further reforms due to take effect throughout 2026 and 2027, our Employment Lawyers outline the...
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Myerson's Client, Steuler Group, Acquire British Ancorite Surface Protection
Myerson Corporate client, the Steuler Group , has agreed to acquire around 75% of Cheshire based firm Ancorite Surface Protection , expanding its presence in the UK and Irish market. Headquartered in Germany, the Steuler Group is a leading company...
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The Meaning of Practical Completion
Practical completion is an important concept in the UK construction industry. It marks the point at which a project is considered finished. It is a crucial milestone in any construction project, as it also marks the point at which the contractor is...
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Green Credentials and the Need to Re-Imagine our Retail and Town Centre Spaces
The next challenge facing our retail space is the need to reduce environmental impact versus economic sustainability. A cost now, but will inaction lead to a greater financial and environmental burden in the future? Retail use has traditionally...
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The Role of Earn-Out Provisions in Share Purchase Agreements
When buying/selling a business , it is always important to consider what mechanism is best suited for the purchase price. The parties will consider whether the purchase price should be made in full at the time of completion of the purchase/sale or...
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Brexit, The Northern Ireland Protocol & The Windsor Framework
Brexit has been the reality faced by UK businesses for some time now. Following a long and winding road, the UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. However, the real trouble began when the transition period ended on 31 December 2020, when the UK cut...
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Divorce and the Inheritance Act
We often hear from clients who have made the difficult decision to divorce and are then given the news that their spouse has passed away before any divorce and financial settlement has been finalised regarding their marriage. Aside from the...
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Leasehold Reforms: How to Extend the Lease on my Flat
The current rules state that if you are a leaseholder of a flat and have been occupying it for more than two years, you have the legal right to extend your lease for an additional 90 years with the ground rent becoming a peppercorn, i.e., nil. In...
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Option Agreements - Considerations for Property Owners
An option agreement is a contract between a commercial property owner and a prospective buyer that grants the buyer the option to purchase the property within a set period, usually at a certain price. The buyer is not usually obliged to proceed...
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Considerations When Moving to New Commercial Premises
Moving to new commercial premises can be an exciting time for any business, but it can also come with legal considerations. In order to ensure a smooth and stress-free move, particularly for manufacturers , it is important to understand the legal...
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Leasehold Reform - The Current Position and Proposals
In December 2017, the Government announced plans to tackle the growing property litigation problem of new build houses being sold as leasehold rather than freehold and to limit the ground rents payable by tenants of leasehold properties. The...
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A Legal Right to Request a Predictable Working Pattern
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill comes as part of a package of policies that the government is supporting to improve worker’s rights across the country, such as entitling carers to a period of unpaid leave to support a dependent...
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Myerson Solicitors Spring 2023 Property Investor Update
Hosted by the Myerson Real Estate Team, this must-attend event will concentrate on a number of areas relevant to investors, landlords, surveyors and all those involved in managing commercial property portfolios.
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