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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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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...
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The Hard Life of Trademarks: easyGroup Forces Band to Rename in UK Trademark Dispute
A British indie band formerly known as EasyLife has recently changed its name to Hard Life following a legal clash that started last year with easyGroup, the owner of the airline easyJet. Our Dispute Resolution Solicitors explore the important...
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How Non-Matrimonial Wealth Is Treated By The Courts
You must disclose all your financial assets, income, and liabilities when divorcing. Many people ask whether they need to disclose any assets acquired before the marriage or whether they can keep these separate; our Family lawyers explain how the...
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Cross-Border Estates: What To Do When An Individual Dies Whilst Living Abroad
When an individual dies, dealing with their estate can be difficult and overwhelming. Added complexities arise when the individual dies outside of England and Wales because different jurisdictions have different rules for dealing with estates. If...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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