As a solicitor who is also a gamer, and having worked in the legal side of the tech industry, for more than a few years now, the future of online safety regulation is something that I am both personally interested in and impacted by. One of the most interesting areas of application of these things is within the... Read More →

As reported by BBC News, it is believed that the government are looking to increase the amount of money it receives through inheritance tax at this year’s Autumn Budget.

About 4% of all deaths result in an inheritance tax charge on the deceased person’s estate. This raises approximately £7billion each... Read More →

Houses and neighbour disputes

Neighbour disputes can cause serious stress, anxiety and even fear. A range of issues could be described as neighbour disputes. Here are some examples:

• Boundary disputes
• Noise complaints
• Anti-social or threatening behaviour
• Shared... Read More →

Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Sam Crich has joined the firm as a Partner in its Commercial Team. With a wealth of experience in commercial law, Sam's appointment strengthens the firm’s ability to offer comprehensive and strategic legal advice to businesses of all sizes.

Sam has worked... Read More →

We received the wonderful news last week that Eaton Smith have been once again shortlisted in the “Best Legal Services Supplier” category in the prestigious national TIGA Awards that are taking place in London on 28 November. The TIGA Awards are to showcase excellence in video games development, service... Read More →

Today (3 April 2024) we are very excited to be congratulating our very own Martha Khan on officially qualifying as a Solicitor after successfully completing her training contract at Eaton Smith Solicitors!

Martha joined us in 2021 as a legal assistant in our Commercial Property team, and her diligence and... Read More →

Workplace injuries are an unfortunate reality and navigating the legal landscape for compensation can be daunting. This guide aims to provide a clear, comprehensive overview of the process, offering valuable insights into your rights, responsibilities and procedures to follow when seeking compensation for a... Read More →

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, presented his 2024 Spring Budget to Parliament on 6 March, which included a number of changes to taxes which directly affect the property industry.

A brief summary of these changes are as follows:

Multiple Dwellings Relief

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organisation but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” Gloria Steinem.

Women’s History Month celebrates the accomplishments of women across the world, a major part of... Read More →

In today's evolving job market, more and more professionals are opting for freelance work rather than traditional employment. This shift has prompted businesses to adapt their recruitment practices to accommodate the growing number of freelancers. Hiring freelancers can offer numerous benefits for businesses, such... Read More →

On 10 January 2024, Valve published a statement updating its stance on the use of AI generated content in video games that are distributed via Steam. This update is important for video game developers and publishers who may want to distribute their games via Steam where they: (a) have AI generated content in their... Read More →