Myerson Solicitors
Overview
Myerson is an independent, full-service North West law firm headquartered in Altrincham with a national and cross‑border practice. Founded in 1982, the firm has grown into a Top 200 UK law firm and is distinctive for having become 100% employee‑owned in September 2024, a model it leverages to emphasise wellbeing, partner‑led service and long‑term sustainability. The firm combines strong sector specialisms (notably agriculture, corporate/EOT work, contentious probate, commercial litigation and real estate) with a partner-led, collaborative culture and a single‑office model that supports both local relationships and national/international matters.
- Headquarters: Altrincham, Grosvenor House, 20 Barrington Road
- Founded: 1982
- Lawyers: 160+ professionals
- Partners: 27
- Trainees: 2-4 per year
- Offices: 1
- Revenue: £17.5M
Values & Culture
Practice Areas
- Agriculture & Rural
- Corporate & M&A
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Real Estate
- Employment
- Family Law
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Intellectual Property
- Technology & Digital
- Private Client & Wealth
- Commercial Contracts
- Tax
- Financial Services & Regulation
- ESG & Sustainability
Geographic Focus: Strong North West (Altrincham/Greater Manchester) base with national reach and cross‑border capability. The firm operates from a single Altrincham office but acts on matters across the UK and internationally, supporting regional businesses, landed estates and corporate clients with advisor networks and cross‑jurisdictional expertise.
Training Contract
Two‑year training contract comprising four seats (each seat spanning part of the two years). Trainees indicate seat preferences; allocations are made by the firm taking business needs and SRA requirements into account. Seats offer high partner and senior associate interaction, substantive client work and a degree of responsibility intended to develop technical and commercial skills.
- Trainee Intake: 2-4 per year
- Academic Requirements: Ideally a 2:1 at degree level (applications from those without a 2:1 will still be considered). The firm recruits from law and non‑law backgrounds and accepts both SQE and LPC candidates. For the Solicitor Apprentice Programme the A‑level requirement is a minimum ABB (or equivalent).
- Application Deadline: 2026-05-01
Seat Options
- Corporate
- Commercial
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment
- Family
- Insolvency
- Probate Litigation
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Litigation
- Residential Property
- Wills, Trusts and Probate
Sponsorship
The firm does not currently contribute towards LPC fees or provide maintenance grants for LPC candidates. For trainees opting for the SQE route and completing SQE2 during their Training Contract, Myerson will provide sponsorship for SQE2 exams and associated courses.
SQE Support
Myerson accepts SQE candidates and is working in partnership with BPP to provide a bespoke SQE2 training programme for trainees. Applicants on the SQE route are asked to have passed at least SQE1 prior to starting the Training Contract in September 2027. The firm will provide SQE2 sponsorship/support for trainees who complete their SQE2 exams and associated courses during their Training Contract.
Mentorship
Trainees receive regular one‑to‑one catch ups with the Trainee Principal, supervision from partners and senior associates, and access to mentors and supervisors; trainees are encouraged to participate in firm committees (ESG, Employee Engagement, Social) and there is a Trainee Committee for peer support and Q&A sessions.
Programmes & Schemes
Two, week‑long schemes held in June providing students with a structured insight into working life at Myerson across legal and business support functions. Participants gain exposure to a range of practice areas, meet current trainees and attend a Trainee Committee Q&A as part of the week.
- Duration: 1 week (two separate weeks in June 2026: 8-12 June and 22-26 June)
- Deadline: 2026-05-01
A six‑year Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship combining workplace learning at Myerson with formal study delivered by BPP University Law School. Apprentices work four days per week and study one day per week; tuition fees are fully funded and apprentices earn a salary that increases annually. Apprentices rotate across legal and business services teams and are supported by mentors and supervisors.
- Duration: 6 years
- Places: 2 per year
- Deadline: 2026-05-01
Careers assistance and insight sessions delivered in local schools and colleges, including workshops on routes into law, different areas of legal work and non‑legal roles within a law firm. The firm sends trainees to speak at events and runs tailored sessions to support social mobility and awareness of legal careers.
Notable Matters
Corporate team acted on multiple EOT transitions in 2024 (including the firm’s own conversion to 100% employee ownership), advising on structuring, shareholder exit mechanics and tax/transactional issues for selling shareholders and management. The matter underlines Myerson’s recognised capability in advising businesses on employee ownership conversions and related M&A work.
Corporate & M&A
Acted for the defendant in a complex, multi‑generational proprietary estoppel claim over agricultural land and family farming assets, involving historic ownership structures and disputed assurances; required forensic analysis of historic transfers and coordination with agricultural experts to protect the client’s landholding and succession position.
Agriculture & Rural
Represented an administrator in a contentious estate matter arising from a dissolved farming partnership where no formal partnership agreement existed; the dispute involved jointly owned agricultural land and assets with the overall claim value in excess of £1.5 million and required extensive disclosure and valuation work.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Acted for Inicio Group Ltd in trade mark infringement proceedings issued in the Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court (IPEC), a high‑profile IP matter that was settled prior to trial, demonstrating strength in intellectual property litigation.
Intellectual Property
Acted on enforcement of financial consent orders and complex financial remedy matters including cases involving unpaid sums in excess of £2 million and disputes with cross‑jurisdictional elements, reflecting capability in high‑net‑worth family financial litigation and wealth protection.
Family Law
What Myerson Solicitors Looks For
Key Competencies
- Genuine interest in Myerson and its employee‑owned model
- High attention to detail
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to manage client expectations
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong academic record (ideally a 2:1)
- Teamwork and collaborative mindset
- Enthusiasm, resilience and commitment to development
- Commercial awareness
Evidence Signals
- Relevant work experience or volunteering (legal assistant, paralegal, commercial roles)
- Attendance on the Summer Vacation Scheme (useful but not mandatory)
- Proven academic performance (2:1 or equivalent) or strong A‑level results for apprentices (ABB)
- Pass for SQE1 prior to starting a SQE route Training Contract
- Engagement in extracurriculars demonstrating teamwork and responsibility (committees, sports, societies)
- Experience or interest in sectors the firm serves (agriculture/farming, corporate/EOT, property, contentious probate)
Benefits & Wellbeing
- Competitive salary (role-dependent)
- Discretionary bonus (tax free)
- Private healthcare
- Subsidised health & wellbeing memberships (including gym/fitness)
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme (extended to include e-bikes)
- Pension with higher-level contributions
- Smart Working policy (flexible/hybrid working)
- Paid volunteering day for every employee each year
- Additional half day holiday for birthdays
- Staff socials and social committee events
- Employee assistance/wellbeing seminars and workshops (Bee Well campaign)
- Support for tuition: apprenticeship tuition fees fully funded (BPP) and SQE2 sponsorship for qualifying trainees
- EV charging points and environmentally conscious office features (LEDs, recycling, composting, paperless policy)
Wellbeing
Structured Bee Well wellbeing programme including mental health seminars, podcasts, relaxation techniques, PT and yoga classes, financial wellbeing one‑to‑one sessions, and a 97% employee satisfaction score referenced for 2024.
Awards & Recognition
- EO Transition of the Year 2025 (UK Employee Ownership Awards)
- Private Client Modern Law Awards — Best Workplace Wellbeing 2025 (winner)
- North West Rainmaker Awards — Team of the Year (Cheshire) 2025 (winner)
- British Wills & Probate Awards — Best Contentious Wills & Probate Team (Large) 2025 (winner)
- Manchester Legal Awards — Employment Team of the Year 2024 (winner)
- The Lawyer UK 200 — Ranked 173 (Top 200 UK law firms)
- British Conveyancing Awards — Best Place to Work – Law Firms 2026 (winner)
- The Lawyer Awards 2025 — Commended (Independents category)
- Legal 500 UK 2026 — multiple departmental Tier 1 rankings (announced Oct 2025)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Became 100% employee‑owned on 6 September 2024; publishes an annual Diversity Report; promotes inclusive recruitment and development through apprenticeships, outreach and internal committees.
- Employee Engagement Committee
- ESG committees
- Bee Well wellbeing campaign
- Paid volunteering day for all staff
- Solicitor Apprentice Programme
- Careers assistance and school outreach programmes
- Diversity Report 2025 (published)
Innovation
The firm emphasises digital efficiency and sustainability (paperless policy, use of e‑signatures, renewable electricity supply, office EV charging points and LED lighting). It integrates smart working to reduce travel and has partnered with external providers (e.g., BPP for apprenticeship and SQE training). No named proprietary legal‑tech platforms or internal AI tools were published on the available pages.
Quick Application Angles
- Emphasise your interest in employee ownership and explain why Myerson’s 100% employee‑owned model and partner‑led approach appeal to you — the firm highlights the cultural and strategic importance of EO throughout its website.
- If applying for corporate or EOT work, reference Myerson’s recent EOT advisory experience (including its own employee‑ownership transition) and demonstrate commercial awareness of EOT mechanics and tax considerations.
- For litigation, contentious probate or agriculture roles, cite sector examples from the site (e.g., high‑value farming succession/proprietary estoppel disputes or the firm’s £1.5M+ farming partnership matter) to show sector understanding and practical relevance.
- Mention participation or interest in the Summer Vacation Scheme (two one‑week placements in June) and highlight teamwork, client focus and commitment to the firm’s core values; if on the SQE route, state SQE1 has been passed and reference the BPP partnership for SQE2 support.
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