Employment Law Autumn Update
With significant employment law reforms approaching, employers need to understand not only what is changing but also the practical steps they should be taking to prepare their organisations. In this webinar, Myerson’s Employment Law specialists discuss the latest legislative developments, employment law reforms and key case law affecting UK...
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M&A Due Diligence and Legal Strategies: Key Steps, Risks and Process Explained
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a key mechanism for companies to pursue growth by acquiring a target company’s business or shares, allowing them to expand into new markets, increase market share, and/or diversify their business. M&A transactions often involve significant investments, and buyers will understandably want to investigate the...
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Challenging the Validity of a Will: Entering a Probate Caveat
If you have concerns about the validity of a Will, one of the first protective steps you may wish to consider is entering a caveat at the Probate Registry. A caveat prevents the executors from obtaining a Grant, effectively pausing the administration of the estate. This can give you valuable time to investigate the circumstances surrounding the...
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Top Tips for Contesting a Will
If you’re deciding to contest a Will , there are a few practical things worth considering before you take the next step. Before challenging a Will or the intestacy rules if there is no Will, it’s important to get a clear picture of the deceased’s assets and debts. Estates are rarely simple, and it’s easy to miss key details early on. One of the...
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House-Moving Season is Here: Are Your Documents Prepared?
In the UK property market, certain times of the year have consistently proven to be more advantageous for buyers and sellers based on increased buyer activity, the appeal of properties and market conditions. Amongst these busy periods, spring has been deemed the unofficial “prime season” for selling property. Our Residential Property Solicitors...
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Surrogacy and Succession: What the Longleat Trust Case Means for Modern Inheritance Disputes
A recent High Court decision involving the Longleat estate highlights an emerging challenge in trust and probate law: applying historic trust instruments to modern family structures, particularly those created through assisted reproduction and surrogacy. Although the case is rooted in aristocratic wealth, the legal principles are widely relevant...
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Supported & Supervised Contact: Expert Guidance for Separated Families
In this episode of My Family Pod , Sarah Whitelegge , Legal Director in the Family Team at Myerson Solicitors, is joined by Elaine Stokes, Director of Child Arrangement Resolutions, to discuss how specialist social work support can help families navigate child contact arrangements following separation. Together, they explore how supported and...
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How to Set Up a Padel Court in the UK: A Legal Guide
Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK with hundreds of courts being built in the past year alone. Research from LTA (the National Governing Body for padel) states that at the end of 2025, 860,000 adults and juniors played padel at least once in the last year , doubling since 2024. Owning and operating a padel facility can offer...
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Deeds of Variation: A Smart Way to Reduce Inheritance Tax After You Inherit
Receiving an inheritance can be life‑changing but if you have substantial assets of your own, it can further increase your inheritance tax (IHT) liability unless the funds are spent or gifted away during your lifetime. In many cases, the funds simply accrue and end up being taxed at 40% on your death. A deed of variation offers a flexible...
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Commercial Contracts in 2026: 5 Key Trends in AI, Data Protection & Technology Risk
At our recent webinar, Commercial Contracts in 2026 | AI, Data Protection & Technology Risk , Richard Meehan , Partner in the Myerson Commercial Team and Head of the Technology Sector Group, explored five key themes shaping commercial contracts in 2026. The session focused on the practical issues arising from the complex, rapidly changing nature...
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Can You Make Lasting Powers of Attorney After Being Diagnosed with Dementia?
In aid of Alzheimer’s day, our Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors consider the impact of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis on a person’s ability to make Lasting Powers of Attorney. It is a common misconception that once a person has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, whether that be Alzheimer’s or otherwise, it is too late for them to make Lasting...
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What Due Diligence Is Required for a Commercial Property Purchase?
Purchasing a commercial property can deliver strong returns, whether through rental income received from tenants or long-term capital growth. It does, however, entail a range of legal and practical risks that, if not addressed and managed before exchange of contracts, can significantly affect the property’s value. Our Commercial Property team...
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Chris Moss, the Real Lawyer Behind Bank of Dave, Reviews the New Stage Musical
New musical ‘ Bank of Dave ’ has officially hit the stage, bringing an extraordinary true story from screen to spotlight. Based on the hit Netflix film of the same name, the musical tells the inspiring story of entrepreneur Dave Fishwick and the creation of Burnley Savings and Loans, a bold challenge to the traditional banking system. The...
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