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Eaton Smith LLP

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14 High Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2HA

01484 821300

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14 High Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2HA

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4.9
Excellent
94 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Eaton Smith LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Eaton Smith LLP
Civil and Commercial Mediation accreditation awarded to Eaton Smith LLP
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Eaton Smith LLP
Trading names:
• Yes
• Yes Personal Injury Lawyers

Description

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 4 / 35
National 431 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
553 Reviews
94%
Value for
Money
11% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Eaton Smith LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Eaton Smith LLP
Civil and Commercial Mediation accreditation awarded to Eaton Smith LLP
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Eaton Smith LLP
Trading names:
• Yes
• Yes Personal Injury Lawyers

Description

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

Wills, Trusts & Probate 2 / 16
Personal Injury 1 / 18
Family Law 3 / 18
Housing & Property 4 / 19
Inheritance Law 2 / 3
Employment 3 / 12
Commercial Property 3 / 15
Court of Protection and Deputyship 3 / 5
Child Law 2 / 9
Dispute Resolution 3 / 8
Company & Commercial 3 / 13
Asset Management 3 / 3
Clinical Negligence 3 / 6
Charities 2 / 3
Contract Law 2 / 7
Company Law 2 / 5
Debt and Tax Law 2 / 4
Consumer 2 / 15
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 1
Commercial Law 1 / 1
Corporate Law 2 / 5
Money & Tax 3 / 9
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 3
Intellectual Property Law 2 / 3
Banking 3 / 7
Care Law 3 / 4
Enforcement Law 2 / 3
Advertising and Marketing Law 1 / 1
Criminal Law 3 / 7
Domestic Violence Law 3 / 9
Jurisdiction Law 2 / 2
Compliance Law 1 / 3
Copyright Law 1 / 3
Disability Law 2 / 6
Discrimination Law 1 / 3
Equality Law 2 / 6
Health and Safety Law 2 / 6
Immigration 5 / 15
National Insurance Law 2 / 5
Pensions Law 2 / 4
Brexit Law 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 2 / 3
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 2 / 6
Information Law 1 / 2
Injunctions Law 3 / 6
Occupational Health Law 2 / 3
Patent Law 1 / 2
Privacy Law 1 / 3
Social Law 2 / 3
Surveillance Law 1 / 3
Tort Law 1 / 2
Local 4 / 35

Meet the team of Eaton Smith LLP

James Johnston

James Johnston

Senior Litigator

5.0 51
Megan Quigley

Megan Quigley

Private Client Advisor

5.0 31
Rachael Wilkinson

Rachael Wilkinson

Solicitor

4.9 28
Lindsay Preston

Lindsay Preston

Senior Litigator

5.0 26
Nick Berry

Nick Berry

Senior Litigator

5.0 25
James Clarkson

James Clarkson

Solicitor

4.9 21
Deborah Melluish

Deborah Melluish

Partner

5.0 12
Zahra Nawaz

Zahra Nawaz

Solicitor

5.0 11
Kay Johnston

Kay Johnston

Private Client Advisor

5.0 10
Adele Whitfield

Adele Whitfield

Partner

4.9 10
Jamie Humpheson

Jamie Humpheson

Partner

5.0 9
Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor

Partner

5.0 8
Julie Beales

Julie Beales

Head of Private Client & Conveyancing

5.0 7
Hayatun Barker

Hayatun Barker

Residential Property Conveyancer

4.7 7
Elle Hoddinott

Elle Hoddinott

Paralegal

5.0 6
Phil Clarke

Phil Clarke

Partner

5.0 6
Sam Crich

Sam Crich

Partner

5.0 6
Matthew Dickerson

Matthew Dickerson

Solicitor

5.0 5
Russell Kaunz

Russell Kaunz

Associate

5.0 5
Ian Holdsworth

Ian Holdsworth

Associate

5.0 4
Abby Drew

Abby Drew

Paralegal

5.0 4
Sylwia Zajac

Sylwia Zajac

Solicitor

5.0 4
Ben Cooper

Ben Cooper

Consultant

5.0 4
Morgan Firth

Morgan Firth

Paralegal

5.0 3
Martha Khan

Martha Khan

Solicitor

5.0 3
Adeeba Bashir

Adeeba Bashir

Solicitor

5.0 2
Ben Jackson

Ben Jackson

Partner

5.0 1
James Burgess

James Burgess

Partner

5.0 1
Amaani Quaddus

Amaani Quaddus

Trainee Solicitor

5.0 1
Paul Hayhurst

Paul Hayhurst

Partner

0.0 0
Ally Crux

Ally Crux

Associate

0.0 0
Jabbar Khawar

Jabbar Khawar

Partner

0.0 0
Aiden Smith

Aiden Smith

Property Conveyancer

0.0 0

Contact details

01484 821300
mail@eatonsmith.co.uk
www.eatonsmith.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

14 High Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2HA

Reviews

4.9 /5 94 Reviews
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    The firm is praised for strong litigation, family, property, personal injury and commercial/IP expertise, with particular strengths in court work, contractual and jurisdictional issues and conveyancing. Clients value clear explanations, regular updates and practical options. Soft skills highlighted include professionalism, compassion, patience, responsiveness, attentiveness and a reassuring, friendly manner; staff are described as proactive, reliable and supportive, often going above and beyond to reduce stress and achieve positive outcomes.

    clear explanations
    keeps informed
    friendly staff
    very professional
    quick response
    supportive service
    efficient handling
    thoughtful compassion
    highly recommended
    expert knowledge

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    David Lestner

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Review of Wills And instigation of Power of Attorney

    Julie was very accommodating and helpful getting the documents in order following our request to review and putting in place the necessary power-of-attorney requirements. She explained the documents in plain English and the firm facilitated our requirements in a timely manner.

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    legal expert Julie Beales Julie Beales

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    Thank you for your feedback, David. We're glad to hear that Julie provided helpful and clear assistance with your power-of-attorney needs. Your satisfaction is important to us.

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    William

    Employment

    Irina is absolutely brilliant!

    Irina Polyakova helped me with a legal issue she was absolutely great, very reassuring and a great help during a difficult time. Id recommend her to anyone!

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    Thank you for your review, William. We're thrilled to hear that Irina Polyakova provided great assistance and reassurance during a difficult time. Your recommendation is appreciated.

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    Our first logical choice.

    The moment we realised that we’d need someone to prepare a legal document for us, there was no real argument as to who. We’ve both seen how proactive you are in our industry and how willing you are to help at times of need, so you were literally our first logical choice.

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    We needed a solicitor closer to our Executors and Julie Beales was recommended to us. We found Julie and Eaton Smith staff to be professional and friendly - the overall experience of rewriting our Will was a positive one.

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    legal expert Julie Beales Julie Beales

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    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that Julie Beales and the team made the process of rewriting your Will a positive experience. It’s great that their professionalism and friendly approach met your needs. We truly appreciate your feedback and trust in our services!

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    Emily P

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Rachael was a fantastic contact at the firm and made writing my Will easy with her friendly and knowledgeable attitude

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    legal expert Rachael Wilkinson Rachael Wilkinson

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    Thank you for your feedback Emily. We are glad Rachael made writing your will easy with her friendly and knowledgeable approach.

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Friendly, helpful and efficient service. Questions were answered politely with full explanation where necessary. We were kept fully informed throughout the process

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    legal expert Megan Quigley Megan Quigley

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    Thank you for your feedback. We are glad Megan provided a friendly, helpful and efficient service, keeping you informed throughout.

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    Mrs Burgon

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    James explained everything in great detail with us, making sure we understood everything. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he kept us informed with each step of applying for Lasting Powers of Attorney - Thank you James.

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    legal expert James Clarkson James Clarkson

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    Thank you for your positive feedback, Mrs Burgon. We're glad James could provide clear explanations and keep you informed throughout the process. We appreciate your trust in us.

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    Sarah

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Julie made the whole process easy to understand and was very clear about how things would happen well the will came into force.

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    legal expert Julie Beales Julie Beales

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    Thank you for your feedback, Sarah. We’re pleased to hear that Julie made the process easy to understand and provided clear guidance. Your satisfaction is important to us.

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    Reviews

    4.8 /5 553 Reviews
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      The firm is praised for strong litigation, family, property, personal injury and commercial/IP expertise, with particular strengths in court work, contractual and jurisdictional issues and conveyancing. Clients value clear explanations, regular updates and practical options. Soft skills highlighted include professionalism, compassion, patience, responsiveness, attentiveness and a reassuring, friendly manner; staff are described as proactive, reliable and supportive, often going above and beyond to reduce stress and achieve positive outcomes.

      clear explanations
      keeps informed
      friendly staff
      very professional
      quick response
      supportive service
      efficient handling
      thoughtful compassion
      highly recommended
      expert knowledge

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      Leriee

      Verified

      An incredible firm.

      Honestly I couldn’t thank Abby and Eaton smiths enough, we had a smooth reassuring experience from start to finish, I personally found Abby and the rest of the team at Eaton smiths to be extremely efficient and reliable, thank you so much from me and my family.

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      Barry

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      House sale

      Took a long time but delays were the fault of the buyers solicitor Eaton smith kept us informed along the way

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      Shanta Lawford

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      Commercial Contract Litigation - Eatom Smith Law Firm, Huddersfield, UK

      I have been during business with this excellent firm for over 10 years. It was the first time I was assigned to Adeeba who I engaged to take on breach of contract action. This action had a particular complication as it involved jurisdictional issues, but if didn't phase Adeeba as she was adept at every turn. Her advice was always sound on point and timely which eventually led to an excellent outcome for me. I recommend the Eaton Smith firm and if you are looking for one with excellent experience in litigation, then I would gladly recommend Adeeba Bashir, she is a great asset to her company and to the profession. Five (5) stars.

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      Eva

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      Family Court Orders

      I highly recommend Eaton Smith for family court matters. Throughout my case, the solicitors maintained regular contact with me and kept me fully informed at every stage of the process. They clearly explained what would happen next, which helped ease a very stressful situation. Lindsay was especially supportive and professional throughout. Due to the domestic violence-related issues involved in my case, she would often contact me outside of normal office hours when necessary, which I truly appreciated. Lindsay listened attentively, gave honest and professional advice, and always made me feel valued and heard. Thanks to their support, I successfully obtained a Child Arrangements Order – Live With and a Prohibited Steps Order. I am also continuing to work with Eaton Smith regarding my civil divorce and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing family law support.

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      Dylan Connolly

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      Fantastic

      Sam is remarkable. He was friendly and communicative. His clarity helped me deepen my understanding of the drafts he assisted with. Straight to the point and professional. All you could want from a solicitor. I look forward to working with him and the rest of the team at Eaton Smith again in the future!

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      Martine

      First class service. Explained everything to me. Kept me informed all the way through the process. . Easy to speak to and very professional. Always ready to answer any concerns or questions. Quick response. Would definitely use James Johnston again.

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      Gail

      James Johnston dealt with my personal injury claim. I shall miss his emails - I thoroughly enjoyed how he presented me with options - allowing me to make choices that were right for me as he worked through my claim following my accident. He was also very efficient and responsive to any emails I sent. I would be very happy to recommend to anyone dealing with their personal injury claim

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      A representative from Eaton Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that James provided such clear guidance and kept you fully involved in the decision-making throughout your claim. It’s great to know you found him efficient, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Your recommendation is very much appreciated.

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      Jenny Pollard

      Jenny

      Amazing firm, helpful, and answered all questions I needed answering , supported the whole way through the procedure

      A representative from Eaton Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that you felt supported throughout and that all your questions were clearly answered. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Agnieszka Zielińska

      Clinical Negligence

      Agnieszka

      Highly recommended. Been informed of every step and options possible. James Johnston is very professional and pleasant to work with.

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      A representative from Eaton Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that you felt well informed at every stage and that James provided such a professional and pleasant service. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Sylvia Richardson

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      The service and friendliness I received was wonderful. Thank you”

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      legal expert Rachael Wilkinson Rachael Wilkinson

      A representative from Eaton Smith LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you received such friendly and supportive service. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

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