Webinar
Making Intellectual Property Work For You
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a company can possess. Yet, many businesses either underestimate its importance or lack a comprehensive understanding of their IP rights...
Watch WebinarFind what you're looking for here
Filter by content type, specialist area or date here...
Blog
How The Autumn Budget Could Impact Divorce
The recent budget announcement has raised many questions about its effects on divorce proceedings. While budget changes do not affect the divorce process itself, consequential matters like financial settlements, property sales, and private...
Read Blog
Blog
7 Key Considerations Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Signing a new commercial lease agreement for your business is an exciting prospect, but you should take time and care to ensure the lease provisions are suitable for your business and are commercially workable. Even the most straightforward...
Read Blog
Blog
How the New Obligation to Prevent Sexual Harassment Can Safeguard the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality sector frequently faces high-profile scandals involving sexual harassment, largely due to the nature of the industry, where employees interact directly with customers in high-pressure environments. From bars and restaurants to...
Read Blog
Blog
Purchasing a Commercial Property as a UK Manufacturer
Purchasing a property for your manufacturing business provides stability and investments for the future and removes the hassle of gaining a landlord's consent for any alterations you may want to make to the premises. You may be confident that this...
Read Blog
Blog
The Effect of Marriage, Divorce and Separation on your Will
It is important to make a Will if you wish to leave your estate according to your wishes (whether to your spouse, children, charity or otherwise). In England and Wales, the absence of a valid Will means that the law will determine who will benefit...
Read Blog
Blog
How to Deal With Terminal Dilapidations
When a lease approaches expiry, a landlord will consider the property's condition and whether the tenant is in breach of any of the lease's clauses relating to the property's repair and maintenance. When dealing with a terminal dilapidations claim...
Read Blog
Blog
Are Employee Ownership Trusts a More Attractive Succession Model Following the 2024 Autumn Budget?
On Wednesday, 30th October, the Labour government announced several changes to the legislation governing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in the Budget. Our EOT Lawyers examine the changes outlined in the Autumn Budget and consider how changes to...
Read Blog
Blog
How Does the Labour Government Intend to Fill the £40 Billion Black Hole?
Initially predicted to be £22 billion, Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to deliver a Budget to raise funds but previously announced that there would be no increases to VAT, Income Tax and National Insurance. Who are those with the broadest shoulders...
Read Blog
Blog
Autumn Budget 2024: Insolvency and Restructuring
The UK’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced the first Labour budget in 14 years. In this blog, our Insolvency and Restructuring Solicitors highlight the main changes which are likely to have an impact on the Insolvency...
Read Blog
Blog
Opportunities and Challenges of Using AI In Medical Research
The Government has recently announced its plans to invest £6.4 million in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) digital pathology data platform , with the particular aim of (1) storing digital pathology data from the NHS and (2) training AI models on...
Read Blog
Blog
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”)
Claimants who wish to bring a claim under the Inheritance Act must do so within six months of the date of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. If the Grant has been extracted, the six-month date by which to bring a claim can be...
Read Blog
Blog
What to Expect at Manchester Family Court
Attending family court can be daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process. Whether you are going through a divorce or trying to sort out the arrangements for your children , understanding the process and knowing how to deal with the...
Read Blog
Blog
Recovering Assets After Company Dissolution: How Vesting Orders Can Help Beyond the 6-Year Time Limit
When a company is dissolved, its assets are often considered permanently lost, especially if more than six years have passed since its removal from the Companies Register. However, alternative legal options for recovering these assets exist, such...
Read Blog
Blog
What Happens to a House When an Unmarried Couple Splits and Only One Partner Owns It?
There is a myth that when you live with your partner for a long period of time, you are in a “ common law marriage ”. However, the reality is that there is no such concept in England and Wales. Whether you have lived with your partner for one year...
Read Blog
Blog
Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Second Home
Do you aspire to purchase a second home? According to the English Housing Survey , 2.1 million households reported having at least one additional property, and the trend is not slowing. At Myerson, we recognise the difference between purchasing a...
Read Blog
Blog
Husband of Heiress who Drowned in Denmark Cottage Pool Blocked from Inheriting £4 Million Fortune
In a recent case, a High Court judge has ruled that Donald McPherson unlawfully killed Paula Leeson by drowning her in the pool of their holiday cottage in an attempt to gain access to her £4.4 million estate. Our Contentious Probate Solicitors...
Read Blog
Blog
What Insolvency Options are Available For Distressed Retail Businesses?
The retail sector has been facing difficult market conditions recently. Statistics show that the number of retail insolvencies has increased 19% in the past year, from 1,843 in 2022/23 to 2,195 in 2023/24 (year-end 31 January). There are several...
Read Blog
Blog
How To Prepare for Refinancing Your Commercial Property
Someone might want to refinance their property for several reasons, such as a refinance with the same lender or a different one. The existing loan might end, a cashflow injection may be required, or more favourable terms might have been found with...
Read Blog
Blog
What Happens to Sub-Tenants if the Headlease is Forfeited, Surrendered or Disclaimed?
There are different consequences to the sub-tenants interest if a headlease is forfeited or surrendered. Our Property Litigation Solicitors explore the impact on a sub-tenant in both scenarios.
Read Blog
Blog
IP Advance: New Financial Support Scheme for SMEs Launched by the IPO
It’s no trade secret that intellectual property ( IP ) has the potential to drive growth and value for your business by delivering competitive advantages and creating new revenue streams. Therefore, it should be music to the ears of small and...
Read Blog
Blog
World Menopause Day: Employee Rights, Menopause Policies, and Workplace Support
World Menopause Day, observed on 18 October 2024, is dedicated to raising awareness about menopause and the importance of health and well-being support for employees experiencing menopausal symptoms. As menopause and perimenopause can significantly...
Read Blog
Blog
An Introduction To Director Disqualification Proceedings
The Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (CDDA 1986) sets out the circumstances in which an individual or corporate entity may be disqualified from acting as a director of a company or from being concerned with or taking part in its...
Read Blog
Blog
How to Remove an Executor From A Will
What can be done if the Executor of a loved one's estate is not handling the estate assets properly? Our Contentious Probate Solicitors explain the legal process for removing an Executor who fails to properly administer a deceased person's estate...
Read Blog
Blog
Can I Gift My Property To My Children?
Before you gift your home to a loved one, it is wise to discuss the complexities and risks with a solicitor. At Myerson, our Private Client and Residential Property Teams are experienced in providing bespoke advice in this area and have outlined...
Read Blog
Blog
Alienating Behaviours and Parental Alienation: Steps to Take
Unfortunately, when assisting in child contact arrangements on a relationship breakdown, it is not uncommon to hear statements such as My partner is telling lies about me to manipulate the childre n or The children do not want to see me because of...
Read Blog
Blog
Key Considerations For SLAs In Manufacturing Arrangements
Good fences make good neighbours, and good Service Level Agreements (SLAs) can do the same for businesses entering into manufacturing arrangements by providing the parties with a clear boundary for what constitutes an acceptable standard of...
Read Blog
Blog
Can a Landlord Take Back Possession of my Retail Premises to Redevelop the Site?
The answer to this question will depend on whether your lease is protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 ("the 1954 Act"). If the lease has the 'protection' of Part II of the 1954 Act, the business tenancy will not end unless terminated...
Read Blog
Blog
Thinking About Moving On? Key Considerations When Planning For The Succession Of Your Business
Most business owners dedicate a significant amount of time to carefully planning and implementing their business setup. They also invest considerable time and resources into growing the business, ensuring its smooth management and longevity...
Read Blog
Blog
Employment Status in the Life Sciences Sector: A New Dawn
In recent years, working models have become increasingly varied, with organisations routinely departing from traditional employee/employer arrangements. This is particularly the case for the life sciences industry, which, given the work's...
Read Blog
Blog
Fans Look Back In Anger As The CMA Confirms It Will Investigate The Dynamic Pricing Of Oasis Ticket Sales
Dynamic pricing, also known as real-time pricing, is the practice of adjusting the price of a product quickly and flexibly in response to market demand. For example, it may increase the price of a product after it has been placed in an online...
Read Blog
Blog
What Is A Private Nuisance?
In a landmark ruling on 1 February 2023, the UK Supreme Court clarified that how modern buildings are used can amount to private nuisance, impacting property owners, occupiers, and developers. Our Property Litigation Solicitors explain what a...
Read Blog
Blog
The Short-Lived Triumph Of Lady Ingram: Ingram Schemes Today
Over the years, loopholes in legislation have been found that have allowed taxpayers to make tax savings. Unsurprisingly, HMRC has become aware of such loopholes and has taken steps to close them. One such loophole is commonly referred to as an...
Read Blog
Blog
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...
Read Blog
Blog
Could your Default Interest Clause be Unenforceable?
A default interest clause in loan agreements imposes a higher interest rate when a borrower defaults, compensating lenders for increased risks and costs. However, if this clause is seen as punitive rather than compensatory, it may be considered a...
Read Blog
Blog
What Impact Will the First Base Rate Cut Have on the Housing Market in Autumn 2024?
At Myerson, we are optimistic about the housing market as we transition into Autumn 2024. Historically, September and October have been prime months for buyers looking to make their next move as they hope to settle into their new homes before...
Read Blog
Blog
What Are the Most Common Mistakes When Divorcing?
We appreciate that separation and divorce can be a highly traumatic, emotional, and stressful time. It can feel very confusing, and it is important to try to take control of the situation and seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity. Our...
Read Blog