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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Autism and Will Disputes – Essential Considerations
Estate disputes of whatever nature are legally and emotionally difficult. If such a dispute involves a person with autism, other factors need to be taken into account. Autism is a spectrum condition, and individuals may have varying levels of cognitive ability and communication skills and may be more vulnerable to undue influence. Our Contentious...
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How Can I Provide For My Autistic Child After I Have Died?
If you are a parent/grandparent of someone with autism, it can be worrying to think about how you will be able to provide for them after you have gone. You want to ensure that someone you trust will take care of their needs in the future. By making a will, you can appoint someone you trust to look after your loved ones and ensure they continue...
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National Minimum Wage Increase - The Impact on Hospitality and Leisure
As we approach April 2026, businesses across the hospitality and leisure sector should be braced for another significant rise in the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) and National Living Wage (“NLW”). Although annual increases are not new, the scale of recent changes combined with wider cost pressures means that this year’s adjustments warrant...
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Green Leases: What Are They and Why Green Provisions Matter
Green leases are increasingly being used to manage regulatory risk, meet ESG expectations and protect long term asset value. As energy efficiency standards tighten and occupier demand evolves, green lease clauses are becoming a common part of modern lease drafting. A green lease is a lease that includes provisions designed to manage or improve...
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Are Employee Ownership Trusts Still Worth Considering After the 2025 Capital Gains Tax Changes?
In the highly anticipated 2025 Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves reported that the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief available to selling shareholders on a transfer of shares to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) has cost the Treasury far more than anticipated when the relief was introduced in 2014. As a result, and without trialling it, the 100% CGT...
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From TikTok to AI Digital Twins: Khaby Lame and the Future of Image Rights in the UK
In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, the commercial value and significance of personal images have grown substantially. Questions regarding who controls the use of a person’s image now arise routinely, particularly in the context of social media, digital content creation, and AI-generated likenesses. This term refers to a...
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Made in Chelsea and the 1975 Act: Lessons from O’Herlihy v Taylor on Late Inheritance Claims
A recent High Court decision in O’Herlihy v Taylor has attracted media attention due to the involvement of Lonan O’Herlihy, who appears on Made in Chelsea.
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Navigating UK Immigration Changes: What Manufacturers Need to Know
For many manufacturing businesses, recruiting and retaining skilled international talent has become increasingly challenging. In this Q&A, Robert Brothers, Head of Myerson's Manufacturing Sector, speaks with immigration specialist Mohammed Hafejee, Partner at Latitude Law, to explore how recent changes to the UK’s immigration rules are affecting...
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Buying a High-Value Property: Legal Risks You Cannot Afford to Overlook
When purchasing a high-value property, the financial stakes are significantly higher than those of a standard property. Therefore, it is fundamental that you instruct a diligent solicitor who will conduct ongoing due diligence checks. Our High Value Conveyancing Lawyers explore the various factors you need to consider to ensure that the...
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Forfeiture of a Commercial Lease: A Guide For Landlords
Forfeiture can be an effective remedy for landlords, allowing them to regain possession of their property and bring a lease to an end early when a tenant has breached its terms. However, the rules governing forfeiture can be strict and easy to get wrong. If forfeiture is carried out incorrectly, a landlord may become exposed to claims, including...
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Ring-Fencing Risk in Manufacturing: Is It Time for a Holding Company?
Manufacturing is one of the most asset-heavy and risk-exposed sectors in the UK. When something goes wrong for the business, the financial consequences can be significant. Despite the risks associated with a manufacturing business, many still operate through a single limited company that owns everything, from the trading operation to properties...
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Fair Work Agency and Agricultural Businesses - What Does the Future Hold?
From 7 April 2026, the UK’s new Fair Work Agency (FWA) will begin operating as a single labour market enforcement body. For agricultural businesses, many of which already navigate seasonal labour pressures, visa compliance for foreign workers, and tight economic margins, this marks a regulatory shift which will significantly affect the sector. In...
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