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The Future Of Employment Law Under Our New Labour Government
The Labour Party's election manifesto proclaimed that employment law in Britain is no longer fit for the modern economy. In May 2024, Labour detailed its plans to "make work pay" by delivering a "new deal" for working people within the first 100...
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Myerson Client CLD Systems Announces Acquisition of Cova Security Gates
CLD Systems, a leading supplier of physical security systems in the UK, recently announced its acquisition of Cova Security Gates (Cova), the world's first designer and manufacturer of the crash-rated trackless bi-folding gate. CLD is the UK's...
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Life Sciences and Commercial Real Estate: A Growing Synergy
The life sciences sector has emerged as a significant driver of innovation and economic growth in recent years. With advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare services, the life sciences industry is improving...
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Guide To Buying A Company Through Share Purchase
Thinking about buying a business? Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time buyer, our Corporate Lawyers provide an overview of the key legal aspects of purchasing a company (through a share purchase) in this guide. This brief is...
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How To Ensure Your Online Platform is P2B Compliant
E-commerce marketplaces, online platforms, and other online intermediaries have become increasingly popular options for many businesses looking to market their goods and services not just throughout the UK but on a global scale. The popularity of...
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The Future Of Employment Law Under Our New Labour Government
The Labour Party's election manifesto proclaimed that employment law in Britain is no longer fit for the modern economy. In May 2024, Labour detailed its plans to "make work pay" by delivering a "new deal" for working people within the first 100...
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What Factors Do I Need To Consider When Instructing a Residential Property Solicitor?
Your choice of legal representation is fundamental when buying or selling a property. Laura Higgins, a Residential Property Solicitor at Myerson Solicitors, outlines key factors to consider.
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Residential Landlord Possession – What To Do If Your Tenant Refuses To Move Out
In most cases, a tenant will leave after the landlord has served a Section 8 Notice or a Section 21 Notice requiring the tenant to vacate the property. However, when the tenant fails to vacate, the landlord may be forced to proceed with Court...
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National Minimum Wage and Travel Time in the Agriculture Sector
Following changes to pay rates in April 2024, our Agriculture Lawyers examine the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 (NMWR) and travel time in an agricultural context. This follows a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision that determined...
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What To Consider When Looking For A Commercial Property To Rent
Choosing the right property for your business is an important decision, and there are many factors to consider. Apart from the obvious considerations, such as whether the property is in the right location and whether the rent is affordable for your...
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Loosening the Belt: What is Grey Belt Land and Green Belt Land?
The Labour Party unveiled plans to construct new homes on ‘grey belt land’ during their 2024 General Election campaign. Our Commercial Property Solicitors explore what Labours proposed plans mean for future development as well as the purpose...
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Can My Landlord Take Back Possession Of The Premises I am Operating A Business From?
The location of your premises is often crucial to your business's success, particularly in the hospitality and leisure sector. Relocating can be expensive and disruptive for you and your customers. This raises the question: Can a landlord take back...
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What Can I Do If My Ex Stops Me Seeing My Child?
If you have separated or are in the process of separating, we understand that one of the hardest things is not seeing your child every day. Knowing your rights regarding contact and what to do if either or both of you cannot reach an agreement...
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Myerson Solicitors Assist in the Acquisition of Clever Closet Limited by Sharps Bedrooms
Myerson Solicitors recently supported the sale of UK company Clever Closet Limited, an award-winning provider of under-stairs storage solutions, to Sharps Bedrooms, one of the UK's leading fitted furniture providers. Clever Closet provides fully...
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How To Plan for Success When Selling A Technology Business
The sale of any business (or company) will often be complex and time-consuming. The more preparation you can do (as a seller), the more time you can save and the less stressful the process can become. For technology businesses in particular, it is...
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Buying a Property: Key Considerations for Homebuyers
Purchasing a property can feel like an overwhelming experience and many people do not know where to begin. Common questions include: What information will I need to start the transaction? How do I evidence my source of funds? How long will the...
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Carrying Out Legal Due Diligence in the Life Sciences Sector
Due diligence is essential to any business (or company) purchase, particularly in the life sciences sector. It allows the buyer to obtain information relating to the business to manage the risk caused by the buyer-beware principle. The due...
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Taking Cross-Border Security Over UK-Based Assets
Lending across borders can involve several risks and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Cross-border bank security taken by a bank or institutional lender is usually a charge over the assets of a corporate entity located in the UK. It can also be...
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Celebrating Volunteering Week 2024: A Round-Up of Our Achievements
Following on from Volunteering Week, which ran earlier in June, we are proud to reflect on the incredible efforts and achievements of our team. This national celebration of the power of volunteering highlights the significant contributions made by...
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Ambiguous Drafting of Gifts to Charity in Wills
A recent case heard by the High Court has highlighted the importance of considered preparation, clear drafting, and regular reviews in preparing Wills. Our Wills, Trust, and Probate Solicitors examine the case of Marjorie Thompson , who died in...
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The Rise of Insolvency Within the Retail Sector - Key Warning Signs and Potential Solutions
The retail sector has recently been at the forefront of insolvency news, with high-profile insolvencies such as Ted Baker and The Body Shop. These have highlighted the difficult market conditions currently faced by retailers, with statistics...
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Redundancies in the Technology Sector
In recent years, it has been a rollercoaster ride for employers and employees alike in the tech sector. Our Technology Lawyers look into the processes and effects of redundancies in the technology sector.
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Cloudy Skies: An In-Depth Look at the Landmark Trade Mark Dispute Between Sky v SkyKick
After 7 years of litigation, in June 2023, Sky v SkyKick reached the Supreme Court, raising fundamental questions about the scope of trademark protection and the concept of "bad faith" trademark registration. While we continue to wait for a...
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Break Clauses – Avoid the Pitfalls!
Break clauses are contractual provisions in a lease that allow either the landlord or tenant to bring the contractual term of the lease to an end early. On the face of it, a break notice appears to be a straightforward document, and it often looks...
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Farming Wills and Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trusts
Before 2007, it was common for spouses to include Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trusts (NRBDTs) in their Wills. Our Agricultural Solicitors investigate why this was, what has changed, and why. If you own farming assets and have one in a will, you...
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Myerson Solicitors Named ‘Employment Team of the Year’ at the Manchester Legal Awards 2024
Myerson Solicitors are delighted to have been recognised as the “Employment Team of the Year” at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards 2024. Held at the iconic Midland Hotel on Thursday, 6 th June and organised by the Manchester Law Society...
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Succession Planning - The Pre-Exit Stage
Our expert Wealth team will focus on the key areas of the pre-exit stage and will be joined by guest speakers from financial planning specialists Equilibrium and from audit, tax and consulting experts RSM . Date: Thursday 11th July Time: From...
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Presenting a Creditor's Bankruptcy Petition
If you are a creditor who is owed money by an individual, presenting a bankruptcy petition is one option available to you to try and recover the debt owing. Filing a bankruptcy petition is only appropriate where several conditions have been met...
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Hospitality and Leisure: Top Tips for Protecting and Exploiting Your IPR
With intellectual property rights ( IPR ) having the potential to drive growth and value for your business by delivering competitive advantages and creating new revenue streams, understanding what IPR your business owns and developing a strong IPR...
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10 Steps to Take When Leaving a Relationship
Our Family Solicitors appreciate that separation can be a highly traumatic, emotional, and stressful time. It is important to take control of the situation and seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity. In this blog, we set out the main...
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New TA6: What Does This Mean for Sellers?
In March 2024, the Law Society published the TA6 (Fifth Edition) Property Information Form. It is mandatory for all Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) firms to use it from Tuesday, 25 June 2024. The new TA6 was published alongside the updated TA6...
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Agency Essentials: A Principal’s Guide to Commercial Agency Law
Join us at our upcoming dispute resolution webinar, 'Agency Essentials: A Principal’s Guide to Commercial Agency Law'. Partner Suzanne Carr and Senior Associate Robert Brothers , specialists in commercial agency law , will explore crucial topics...
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The Shareholder Edge: Navigating Shareholder Rights and Disputes
Join us Thursday, 25th June 2024, in person at our office or virtually via our online live stream!
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Expansion of Family-Friendly Rights: A Closer Look
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of family-friendly practices in the workplace to better support working parents and caregivers. As a result, several legislative changes were introduced in April this year to...
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Assisted Dying: Proposals, their Pitfalls, and Legal Alternatives
Assisted dying is a complex and divisive subject due to the ethical, religious, moral, and legal dimensions of end-of-life decisions. In recent times, the topic has surged to the forefront of public discourse following the launch of Dame Esther...
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Software Development Agreements: 5 Key Areas to Consider
A software development agreement is essentially a services agreement whereby one party (the developer) agrees to develop a software application for another party (the customer). Such agreements serve as a roadmap for both parties to clearly...
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Coronation Street's Inheritance Secret
Coronation Street fans will no doubt be aware of the ongoing storyline regarding a recently discovered Will of Archie Shuttleworth (played by the late Roy Hudd). In 2018, Archie's son, George Shuttleworth (played by Tony Maudsley), had been left...
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Choosing Commercial Premises: A Guide for UK Manufacturers
Selecting suitable commercial premises can be a crucial factor in meeting your manufacturing goals and contributing to the success of your business. Therefore, it is important that you make the correct decision and ensure that you have given proper...
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Succession Planning - What's Next?
In this recording, our expert Wealth team will guide you the next steps of succession planning with guest speaker Laura Hutchinson, Managing Partner and Tax Expert at Forbes Dawson. We will cover; Family Investment Companies Lifetime Gifts Trusts...
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Why Estate Planning Is Just as Important as Wedding Planning
Contemplating marriage can be a joyous time. Amidst the excitement of scouting out venues and cake tasting, it can be all too easy for the happy couple to neglect less-romantic considerations such as Wills and estate planning. Marriage holds...
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Don’t Worry, Be App-Y – The Government Plans for Regulation of Digital Mental Health Technologies
The risks to mental health posed by our use of smartphones, social media, and similar tech-related aspects of modern life are well-reported. At the same time, many organisations are already providing or developing tools which use technology to...
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How Law Firms Should Observe Mental Health Week and Self-Care for Legal Professionals
In the fast-paced world of the legal profession, mental health has often been overshadowed by demanding billable targets and the relentless stress of city firms, leading many lawyers to experience forms of anxiety and burnout. Shockingly, a recent...
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Family Business Buy-Outs in the Agricultural and Rural Business Sector
A solution to succession planning in a family-owned business in the agricultural and rural business sector could be a sale of the business by the senior generation to the next generation of family members . This is commonly referred to as a family...
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Myerson Solicitors Advise Affetto Foods as Restaurant Domus Italia Expands to Altrincham
Altrincham law firm, Myerson Solicitors, have advised Affetto Foods on the lease assignment of 84-86 Stamford New Road, the property formerly occupied by tapas restaurant Evuna. The property will now be home to the south Manchester based Italian...
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Should I Buy the Freehold to My House?
The Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (the 1967 act) gives leasehold tenants of houses the right to buy the freehold. The right to buy the freehold (and any intermediate leasehold interest, for example, the head lease) without the landlord's agreement is...
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Understanding Landlord's Consent to Assign a Lease: A Guide for Tenants
Assignment of a commercial lease is an attractive option for tenants of commercial properties who wish to divest themselves of their lease. Commercial property tenants often find themselves trapped in a lease with time left to run, where the...
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Franchise Agreements in Retail
Franchise agreements are used extensively within the retail sector . It is important to understand how these agreements work and what they will mean for the parties entering into them . A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract that...
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Cut Out Of A Will In Favour Of The Family Dog?
It is well known that Britain is a nation of animal lovers, with 53% of UK adults owning a pet in 2023. As pets become cherished family members, increasing numbers of testators are considering their welfare when preparing Wills. Our contentious...
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A Guide to Prenuptial Agreements
A prenup is a legal agreement made between two individuals before they marry or enter into a civil partnership. The agreement itself can set out a variety of provisions as to how the couple intend to divide their assets in the event of any...
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Can I Be Made Redundant When I’m Pregnant or on Maternity Leave?
It is estimated that over 590,000 individuals employed are pregnant. In a recent survey conducted by the campaign group ‘Pregnant then Screwed’, 7% of their survey pool confirmed they had lost their job through redundancy, sacking or feeling forced...
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What Paperwork Do I Need to Sell My Property?
On average, the sale process can take 8-12 weeks. However, the transaction can be prolonged if your paperwork is disorganised. To avoid frustrating delays, you should ensure that your affairs are in order before you put your residential property on...
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Some Key Clauses in Manufacturing Contracts
The contracts entered into by businesses operating in the manufacturing sector take a wide variety of forms. For the manufacturer in the role of supplier, they range from relatively simple agreements for the supply of goods (entered into with a...
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Myerson's Employment Team Shortlisted for the Manchester Legal Awards 2024
We're excited to share some great news – our Employment Team has been shortlisted for the Manchester Legal Awards 2024! This year, the Manchester Law Society received a record number of entries, making the competition fierce. Despite this, our...
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EV Charging Leases
At the end of last year, the UAE hosted COP28, which saw significant commitments aimed at combating climate change, including a commitment to accelerate the roll-out of electric charging infrastructure. The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate...
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How to Navigate a Demerger?
A demerger is a separation of different business activities carried on by a company or group into separate companies or groups, which are then (usually) owned by the same shareholders . Companies and groups demerge for various reasons, including...
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What is Domestic Abuse, And Does it Include Financial Abuse?
Domestic abuse is defined as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour. It can take many different forms, such as coercive control, psychological or emotional abuse, physical abuse...
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Umbro Counter-Attack: Court of Appeal Reverses High Court Decision in Umbro Trade Mark Infringement Case
The legal saga surrounding Umbro's iconic "double diamond" logo took a decisive turn recently. The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's ruling and found that the Umbro brand was in favour, holding that Dream Pairs' logo infringed upon the...
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Making a Sharia-Compliant Islamic Will
Ramadan can be a special time for Muslims to reflect on their affairs. When it comes to Wills , a Sharia-Compliant Islamic Will is appropriate for Muslims who wish to leave their estate in accordance with the Quran (and the Hadith, the Sunnah and...
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Insolvency and Restrictions on the Reuse of a Company Name
When a company goes into insolvent liquidation , it is sometimes the case that the directors of that company want to set up a new company. Often, directors want the new company to have the same name as the old company so that they can benefit from...
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Succession Planning for Family-Owned Businesses in the Agricultural and Rural Business Sector
In the context of a family business , succession will involve a transfer from the older generation to the younger generation. As is the case with the wider economy, many businesses within the agricultural and rural business sectors are...
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