Many women say they knew something wasn't right long before they finally received a diagnosis.

They noticed persistent pain, unusual bleeding, extreme fatigue, breathlessness, digestive problems, or other worrying symptoms. Yet when they sought medical help, some found their concerns were minimised,... Read More →

Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that its Family Law team has been shortlisted for the prestigious Family Law Award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.

The shortlist recognises the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional legal advice and compassionate support to individuals and families... Read More →

Most people understand the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. It can provide reassurance that, if you become unable to manage your affairs in the future, someone you trust can step in and make decisions on your behalf.

However, while much attention is often given to creating the... Read More →

For businesses, developers, investors, landlords and organisations across Yorkshire, property transactions are often among the most significant commercial decisions they will make. Whether acquiring development land, expanding a property portfolio, negotiating commercial leases or managing investment assets, having... Read More →

BBC's I, Jack Wright has captivated viewers with its mix of family conflict, inheritance disputes and shocking revelations. At the centre of the story is the death of wealthy businessman Jack Wright and the discovery that his latest Will leaves some family members with far less than they expected.

While... Read More →

Commercial property transactions can become difficult, expensive or impossible to complete when problems are discovered during legal due diligence.

By that stage, the parties may already have paid for valuations, surveys and professional advice. Funding applications may have been submitted, completion dates... Read More →

Eaton Smith is delighted to welcome Gloria Benstead as the firm's new head of marketing, bringing with her a wealth of experience, international business expertise, and a passion for driving growth through strategic marketing.

Gloria joins the firm following a varied and successful career spanning both the... Read More →

Employers are facing a new kind of summer pressure.

For years, managing annual leave, school holidays and major sporting events was seen as the primary seasonal challenge for HR teams and business leaders.

Today, however, summer is becoming a far broader compliance test.

Alongside workforce... Read More →

Eaton Smith LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of highly regarded commercial property solicitor Julie Evans as a Partner in the firm's Commercial Property team.

Julie joins Eaton Smith with more than 25 years of experience in the property sector, having built a successful career advising businesses,... Read More →

AI meeting notetakers are rapidly becoming part of everyday business life. Whether built into platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom or provided through specialist AI assistants, these tools can automatically record meetings, generate transcripts and produce meeting summaries in seconds.

The productivity... Read More →

Why commercial landlords should be paying attention to a devolution law

When the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, most headlines focused on mayoral powers, community ownership rights and local government reform. Less publicised was a provision... Read More →

The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act) is one of the most significant regulatory developments affecting UK mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment and corporate transactions. Under certain circumstances, a failure to comply with the regime can render an acquisition legally void and... Read More →