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01/10/2024

Houses and neighbour disputes

Martha Khan

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

30/09/2024

Eaton Smith welcomes Sam Crich to their Commercial Team

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


23/09/2024

Eaton Smith shortlisted for the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2024!

Chris Taylor

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


03/04/2024

Martha Khan Qualifies as Solicitor

Martha Khan

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


11/03/2024

Budget – Property Outcomes

Jamie  Humpheson

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

... Read More

04/03/2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month - Blog

Martha Khan

“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


23/01/2024

Legal Considerations Every Employer Should Know When Working with Freelancers

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


11/01/2024

Steam and AI technology: January 2024 Update

Chris Taylor

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


15/12/2023

Jamie Humpheson appointed President of the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society

Jamie  Humpheson

Eaton Smith Solicitors are extremely excited to announce that their Commercial Property Senior Solicitor, Jamie Humpheson, has been appointed president of the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society at their AGM.

Jamie Humpheson commented, “I would like to thank Ellie Hirst of Chadwick Lawrence,... Read More


06/12/2023

Outsourcing Game Development Work: Intellectual Property Considerations

Chris Taylor

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Rockstar Games released the trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) on Monday 4th December. This was slightly earlier than they planned, with Rockstar having to react to a leak of the trailer that appeared online (we won’t go in to the legalities of that... Read More


23/11/2023

Video games expenditure credit – Autumn Statement update

Chris Taylor

Firstly, I should start this post by stating that we at Eaton Smith LLP do not give tax advice, nor can we assist you in making a tax relief claim. The below has been prepared with content from RSM, accountants who can assist you with tax relief claims. Please contact me if you would like me to make an... Read More


10/10/2023

UK Esports – Sponsorships, Influencers and Investments

Chris Taylor

For those who aren’t aware (and if you’re reading this you are likely already well aware!), esports (the shortened version of the term “electronic sports”) is the competitive playing of multiplayer video games at organised events or tournaments.

Esports has emerged as one of the fastest growing... Read More