Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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Myerson Appoints Richard Lloyd as Chief Executive as Carl Newton Becomes Chair of the Board
Myerson Solicitors has appointed Richard Lloyd as Chief Executive, with current CEO Carl Newton becoming non-executive Chair of the Board. The appointments mark the next stage in the evolution of Manchester's first 100% employee-owned law firm. Richard takes up the role on 1st September 2026 after 26 years with Myerson. Having led the firm's...
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Myerson Takes on the Cancer Research UK Shine Night Walk in Memory of Barbara Allman
This October, colleagues from across Myerson will come together to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Shine Night Walk in Manchester, raising funds in memory of our much-loved colleague and friend, Barbara Allman. Barbara sadly passed away in February 2026, surrounded by her family, following five years as a highly valued and important member of...
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Myerson Secures Construction Adjudication Success on Major MOD Infrastructure Project
Myerson's Commercial Litigation team has successfully acted for a leading provider of professional infrastructure and managed network services in an adjudication arising from a payment dispute with another contractor on a major Ministry of Defence infrastructure project . David Jones and James Griffiths of the Commercial Litigation team led the...
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Myerson Shortlisted for Three British Wills and Probate Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors has been shortlisted in three categories at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2026, recognising the expertise and client service delivered by our Private Client team. This national recognition reflects the firm's continued reputation as a leading adviser to individuals, families, business owners, trustees, and executors...
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Myerson Successfully Defends Grounds Maintenance Contractor in High Court Restrictive Covenant Injunction Case
Myerson Solicitors is pleased to have successfully defended a grounds maintenance sub-contractor in a restrictive covenant dispute in London, securing a favourable outcome and achieving a significant recovery of the client’s legal costs. The matter was led by David Jones , with support from Kit Bevan of Myerson's Commercial Litigation team, who...
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Myerson Earns Continued Recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
Myerson Solicitors has once again been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, retaining its rankings for both Private Wealth and Private Wealth Disputes. The guide also recognises Partners Bik-ki Wong , Helen Thompson and Eleanor Clarke individually, with Bik-ki achieving Band 1 status and Eleanor recognised as an "Up and Coming...
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Myerson Wins at the Manchester Legal Awards for Workplace Culture and Wellbeing
Myerson Solicitors has been named “Corporate Culture and Wellbeing Champions of the Year” at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026 , recognising the firm's longstanding commitment to its people. Organised by Manchester Law Society and now in its 17th year, the Manchester Legal Awards celebrate excellence across the legal profession in the North...
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Double Success for Myerson at the Private Client Modern Law Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors celebrated a successful evening at the Private Client Modern Law Awards 2026 , held at Coombe Abbey in Coventry on 1 July, winning two awards and receiving a Highly Commended accolade for its outstanding private client expertise and exceptional client care. The firm was recognised with: Winner – Private Client Team of the...
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Employee Ownership in Action: Giving Our People a Voice at Myerson
As Employee Ownership Day 2026 approaches, 2,824 employee-owned businesses and 541,971 employee-owners across the United Kingdom will come together to celebrate a model built on shared success, making it the perfect opportunity to reflect on what employee ownership means in practice. At Myerson, becoming employee-owned was about more than...
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Myerson's Annual BBQ Returns with a World Cup Twist
Last week, we were delighted to welcome more than 300 clients, business contacts and referrers from across Manchester and beyond to the annual Myerson's BBQ. A longstanding fixture in the local business calendar, the event once again brought together professionals from a wide range of sectors for an evening of food, drinks and catching up with...
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Myerson Launches its ESG Initiative: “Myerson IMPACT”
Myerson has officially launched Myerson IMPACT , the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiative, alongside the publication of its first ESG report. Myerson IMPACT brings together the firm’s long-standing commitment to supporting its people, community and environment through a clear and focused ESG strategy .
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Nichola Bright Joins BBC Morning Live to Discuss Posthumous Conception
Recent media coverage has highlighted the story of former professional footballer Joe Thompson's widow, Chantelle Thompson, who is expecting a baby boy through IVF treatment following her husband's death. To help explain the law surrounding these arrangements, our Partner and fertility and surrogacy law specialist, Nichola Bright...
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