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 →

A disagreement over valuation is one of the most common reasons company acquisitions fail. Sellers may be confident that future growth will justify a higher valuation, while buyers are often reluctant to pay today for performance that has not yet materialised.

An earn-out can provide a practical solution. By... Read More →

Led by Partners Katherine Stephenson and Abbid Majeed, Eaton Smith's Family Law team is recognised across the region for its expertise, compassionate approach and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Katherine and Abbid are highly regarded within the Yorkshire legal community and have... Read More →

Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotion of Zahra Nawaz to Partner, recognising her exceptional contribution to the firm, her outstanding reputation in family law, and her commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

With more than 20 years of experience in family law,... Read More →

More couples than ever are choosing to live together without getting married. For many, cohabitation offers flexibility and avoids the expense of a wedding. However, while living together may feel no different to being married, the legal position can be very different.

One of the most common myths in family... Read More →

The FIFA World Cup is one of the most celebrated sporting events in the world. Bringing communities together through shared excitement, patriotism, and passion. However, behind closed doors, there is a troubling reality that emerges alongside the celebrations. In the UK, multiple studies and official reports have... Read More →