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Eaton Smith LLP

01484 821300
4.8/5
492 Client Reviews Leave a review

Based in Huddersfield town centre with its own car parking, and easy access from the M62 and M1 motorway network, Eaton Smith is large enough to enable clients to obtain specialised and effective legal help and support when required, yet small enough to retain the personal touch at a realistic and competitive cost. Read more...

Also known as - Yes, Yes Personal Injury Lawyers

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James Johnston

5.0 out of 5
(40)
Senior Litigator (non-solicitor)

Megan Quigley

5.0 out of 5
(25)
Private Client Advisor

Nick Berry

5.0 out of 5
(25)
Senior Litigator

Rachael Wilkinson

4.9 out of 5
(25)
Solicitor

Lindsay Preston

5.0 out of 5
(24)
Senior Litigator (non-solicitor)

James Clarkson

5.0 out of 5
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Solicitor

Deborah Melluish

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Solicitor

Kay Johnston

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Private Client Advisor

Zahra Nawaz

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Jamie Humpheson

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Adele Whitfield

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Chris Taylor

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Solicitor

Lisa Wainwright

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Partner

Elle Hoddinott

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Paralegal

Julie Beales

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Head of Private Client & Conveyancing

Matthew Dickerson

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Phil Clarke

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Ben Cooper

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Ian Holdsworth

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Russell Kaunz

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Hayatun Barker

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Residential Property Conveyancer

Martha Khan

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Sam Crich

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Abby Drew

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Morgan Firth

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Amaani Quaddus

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Ben Jackson

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How Eaton Smith LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%
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As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Eaton Smith LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 3%
Overpriced 8%
About Right 88%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 97%
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You can use this data to see how Eaton Smith LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 97%
No 3%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 96%
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You can use this data to see how Eaton Smith LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Eaton Smith LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Nationally

Consumer
3rd / 20
228th / 4463
Company & Commercial
2nd / 18
98th / 4247
Housing & Property
6th / 17
567th / 4199
Family Law
2nd / 15
107th / 3788
Wills, Trusts & Probate
2nd / 15
248th / 3448
Commercial Property
2nd / 13
122nd / 3254
Employment
3rd / 13
260th / 3042
Personal Injury
1st / 29
31st / 2320
Money & Tax
3rd / 11
188th / 1816
IT & Intellectual Property
1st / 4
107th / 1030
Dispute Resolution
3rd / 7
123rd / 1030
Clinical Negligence
3rd / 7
115th / 937

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    456

  • Very Good

    18

  • Average

    3

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    15

Overall experience

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  • Communication
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Patience

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Patience

August 27, 2025

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Excellent

I want to say a very big thank you to Lindsay Preston they are excellent in handling matters that relate to family and children as regard to your needs, they have lace which the see through and understand all

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Nicole
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Family law

Nicole

August 14, 2025

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My experience

My experience has been brilliant, I cannot fault the team🖤 I appreciate Lindsay Preston so so much

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Ljo
Family Law

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Eaton Smith LLP.

Matter Type:

Domestic Abuse

Ljo

August 01, 2025

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Couldn’t ask for a better experience.

I am very happy with my experience, in particular with Lindsay, from start to finish she was amazing, there was no problems throughout and she handled my claim with care.

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Andrew
Dispute Resolution

Matter Type:

Mediation

Andrew

July 31, 2025

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Prompt and efficient

Phil Clarke handled a recent breach-of-contract dispute for us and proved both quick and efficient throughout. He explained our options in clear, practical terms, set realistic expectations, and kept us updated at every stage. Thanks to his approach the matter was settled swiftly, saving us time and additional costs.

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Gregg
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Gregg

July 17, 2025

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Feedback on Zahra at Eaton Smith

I found Zahra very approachable and extremely helpful going through my divorce process. She explained things clearly to me, and helped navigate all the next steps.

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Erica
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Family law

Erica

July 07, 2025

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Support

I have nothing but good things to say about the solicitors. I went through something so brutal, but the way in which I was able to speak up with the support of the team was amazing. Thank you, forever grateful.

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Mohammed Adnaan Sharif
Personal Injury

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Eaton Smith LLP.

Matter Type:

Personal Injury Law

Mohammed Adnaan Sharif

July 03, 2025

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Personal Injury

Excellent service start to finish. James was my Lawyer dealing with my case, who was brilliant. I was well advised and kept up to date throughout the process. I was awarded the compensation I deserved for my Injury. Thank you.

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Mr I.A,DUNN
Personal Injury

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Matter Type:

Against The Council

Mr I.A,DUNN

June 23, 2025

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A first rate experience!

I was new to having to look for a personal injury solicitor & having never been thru this process before i was unsure of what would happen.
But i need not have worried as i was put in the very capable hands of the senior litigator Nick Berry who soon put me at ease & explained the process in a simple & easy manner & soon put my mind at rest.
From start to finish the whole process was smooth & stress free with a positive outcome.
This is a very capable good Yorkshire firm who i highly recommend.

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Sarah Fleming
Clinical Negligence

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Matter Type:

Accident and Emergency Claims

Sarah Fleming

June 18, 2025

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Excellent

He was great support one of the best. Thank you James. X

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Jo McKinlay
Consumer

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Matter Type:

Litigation Law

Jo McKinlay

June 11, 2025

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Exemplary service

Lisa has been my solicitor now for over 7 years and I cannot fault the work she has done for me in what has been an incredibly stressful and long journey! I have trusted her at all levels, and at all stages, and her insight, wisdom, advice and compassion have gone above and beyond. Lisa has always listened to me and put my needs first, and has dealt sensitively with my tears, anger and frustrations over many difficult issues. I cannot thank Lisa enough, and in a strange way will miss her now this difficult journey has finally come to an end. X

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Ewa
Family Law

Matter Type:

Annulment

Ewa

August 04, 2025

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Ewa

Great people and very professional legal assistance. Excellent communication. I highly recommend them. Lindsay Preston - a wonderful person with extensive experience and knowledge. Very helpful and completely professional. Thank you very much to the entire Eatonsmith team for your help. Lindsay Preston, Morgan Firth, Liana Zukovska, Zahra Nawaz, thank you very much. I wouldn't feel safe without you.

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Ewa
Family Law

Matter Type:

Domestic Violence

Ewa

August 04, 2025

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Ewa

Great people and very professional legal assistance. Excellent communication. I highly recommend them. Lindsay Preston - a wonderful person with extensive experience and knowledge. Very helpful and completely professional. Thank you very much to the entire Eatonsmith team for your help. Without you, I wouldn't feel safe.

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Lucy
Family Law

Matter Type:

Domestic Violence

Lucy

August 01, 2025

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Lucy

Lindsay was exceptionally great at handling my case. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome, the communication throughout and her professionalism.

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Ben
Company & Commercial

Matter Type:

Corporate Law

Ben

July 14, 2025

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Ben

Exceptional service from Ben & Jamie when purchasing my business even when the seller’s solicitors made constant mistakes and delays. excellent communication and very good value for money.

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Erica
Family Law

Matter Type:

Family law

Erica

July 07, 2025

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Erica

I have had a flawless experience with the solicitors and especially like to thank Lindsey Preston and Elle . I have felt fully supported and safe through what was a traumatic experience. No body can prepare you for having to go through something so painful, but they were apart of my journey which made it smoother and more manageable. I. Felt a lot of care , Thank you x

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Judith Ann
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Judith Ann

September 28, 2021

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Judith Ann's experience...

Very professional and friendly and efficient. I would recommend Eatonsmith to anyone.

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Abbas
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Abbas

September 17, 2021

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Abbas 's experience...

Third time I have used this firm to buy and sell properties. Definitely recommend and will use again in the future.

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Brian

Brian

May 02, 2021

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Brian's experience...

A modern, efficient and well run Practice that goes the extra mile for it’s Clients. Highly recommended.

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Description

The mergers of two large Huddersfield based law firms, Eaton Smith & Downey and Marshall Mills & Sykes, in 1997, created a strong, modern, forward thinking Yorkshire law firm that has continued to grow and develop and whose large teams of solicitors and other legal advisors have been using their extensive experience to get results for both individuals and businesses for many years, throughout the region, across the UK and internationally.

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Personal areas of law

  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Amputation Negligence Claims
    • Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
    • Cerebral Palsy Claims
    • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cochlear Implant Claims
    • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Defective Medical Device Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
    • Diabetes Claims
    • Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Failed Sterilisation Claims
    • Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
    • Faulty Defibrillator Claims
    • Fertility Negligence Claims
    • GP Negligence Claims
    • Group B Streptococcus Claims
    • Hospital Negligence Claims
    • Knee Replacement Claims
    • Laser Eye Surgery Claims
    • Laser Treatment Claims
    • Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • MRSA Claims
    • Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Medical Negligence
    • Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
    • Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Nerve Injury Claims
    • Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
    • Oral Cancer Claims
    • Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
    • Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Periodontal Disease Claims
    • Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
    • Pressure Sore Claims
    • Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Restorative Dentistry Claims
    • Sepsis Negligence Claims
    • Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
    • Spinal Surgery Claims
    • Stillbirth Compensation Claims
    • Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Surgery Compensation Claims
    • Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
    • Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
  • Consumer
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Annulment
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
  • Money & Tax
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Trusts
  • Personal Injury
    • Accident Abroad
    • Accident At Work
    • Accidents At Sea And Cruise Injury
    • Accidents In Public Places
    • Against The Council
    • Amputation
    • Back Injury At Work
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Broken Bone Or Fracture
    • Burns, Scars and Lacerations At Work
    • Bus and Coach Accident
    • Car Accident
    • Car Passenger
    • Children's Accident
    • Children's Serious Injury
    • Chronic Pain
    • Cycling Accident
    • Defective Work Equipment
    • Dog Bite
    • Fall From Height
    • Fatal Accident
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Head Injury At Work
    • Head and Brain Injury
    • Holiday Accidents and Illness
    • Holiday Sickness and Illness Compensation
    • Horse Riding Injury
    • Industrial Disease Compensation
    • Manual Handling
    • Motorbike Accident
    • No Win No Fee
    • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
    • Occupational Asthma
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Pedestrian Accident
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Road Traffic Accident
    • Road Traffic Accident Abroad
    • Serious Injury
    • Skiing Injury
    • Slips, Trips and Falls
    • Spinal Injury Compensation
    • Sports Injury
    • Supermarket Accident
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
    • Whiplash
    • Workplace Slip and Trip
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Outsourcing agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Computer and IT Law
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Trade Marks and Designs
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