Why International Manufacturers Need Robust Terms and Conditions of Sale
When speaking with manufacturing businesses that trade globally, one of the most common questions I hear is:
"Do we really need detailed terms and conditions of sale?"
If we rephrase that question to "Should we have a document that sets clear expectations with our overseas customers, demonstrates our... Read More →
Eaton Smith Solicitors Triumph at Yorkshire Legal Awards 2025
Eaton Smith Solicitors is proud to announce that its Commercial Property team has been named Commercial Property Team of the Year at the prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards 2025.
The ceremony, held in Leeds, brought together the region’s top legal talent to celebrate excellence across the legal profession.... Read More →
Why Your Terms & Conditions Matter More Than You Think
When I am out and about at business start-up events for either speaking or Q&A purposes, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is "Do I need terms and conditions? What are they about?"
If you rephrased the question to "Should I have a document that I can put in place between my business and my... Read More →
Protecting Creativity in the Age of AI
Why do we need transparency of copyrighted content in AI?
A critical debate striking at the heart of the UK’s creative industries has played out in Parliament as the UK positions itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence. On 10 June 2025, the House of Commons debated the... Read More →
Penmoor U K Limited purchases expansive new site for £16 million at Flaxby, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Eaton Smith LLP have advised Huddersfield based Penmoor (UK) Limited on their newest expansion.
Penmoor have been in the business of manufacturing bottled water in Shepley, Huddersfield for over 20 years and have been looking to expand their business for some time.
Following the insolvency of Ilke... Read More →
Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society Raises £2137 for Andy's Man Club
The Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society is proud to announce that it has successfully raised £2137 in support of Andy's Man Club, a vital charity dedicated to men's mental health. The funds were collected over a twelve-month period during Jamie Humpheson's 2023/2024 tenure as President of the Law... Read More →
Been offered Sweat Equity or Revenue Share? Pros and cons for use in game dev contracts
Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say. Whilst there is less funding in game development at the moment, thankfully that does not equate to a reduction in developer creativity. In this context, however, we’re not talking about creativity on screen; we’re talking about inventive business solutions that... Read More →
Consultation period closing - The Law Commission’s review of Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
On the 19th February 2025 the consultation period for the Consultation Paper on “Business Tenancies: the right to renew”, published on 19th November 2024, will come to an end.
The Consultation Paper considers, amongst other things, the security of tenure provisions under part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant... Read More →
“Co-dev” – the future of video games?
Co-development has become increasingly popular in the video game industry in the past few years. Co-development can enable studios to pool resources, expertise, and creativity to deliver even more compelling and rich gaming experiences when it works, or it can cause delays and a disjointed final product if done... Read More →