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Eaton Smith LLP

01484 821300
4.8/5
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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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Available lawyers at Eaton Smith LLP

James Johnston

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Senior Litigator (non-solicitor)

Megan Quigley

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Private Client Advisor

Rachael Wilkinson

4.9 out of 5
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Nick Berry

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Senior Litigator

James Clarkson

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Lindsay Preston

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Deborah Melluish

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Kay Johnston

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Adele Whitfield

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Zahra Nawaz

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Chris Taylor

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Jamie Humpheson

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Lisa Wainwright

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Julie Beales

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Ben Cooper

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Matthew Dickerson

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Phil Clarke

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Russell Kaunz

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Martha Khan

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Abby Drew

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Amaani Quaddus

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Ian Holdsworth

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How Eaton Smith LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%
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  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
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  • 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 6%
About Right 89%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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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 96%
No 4%

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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.

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"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
308th / 4585
Company & Commercial
2nd / 29
140th / 4363
Housing & Property
5th / 17
429th / 4238
Family Law
2nd / 20
180th / 3838
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 16
195th / 3498
Commercial Property
2nd / 13
186th / 3311
Employment
2nd / 16
153rd / 3101
Personal Injury
1st / 30
41st / 2369
Money & Tax
3rd / 11
185th / 1837
IT & Intellectual Property
1st / 4
114th / 1054
Dispute Resolution
2nd / 8
109th / 1031
Clinical Negligence
3rd / 7
140th / 941

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

    407

  • Very Good

    17

  • Average

    3

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    15

Overall experience

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Tyla S.

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Tyla S.

February 04, 2025

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Best solicitor

I suffered a fall while pregnant and looked into the company for a claim. I have been working with James since the start and I just have to say how lovely he is as a person and how easy he made this process for me. As someone who suffers with mental health , paperwork and understanding things can be quite complicated however James spent the time and effort into helping me and explaining things to me which I really appreciated. I believe the company is a very good company to go with and if you’re looking into a claim definitely to ask for James. Overall he made this process very easy and relaxed for me leaving me with 0 stress which again I highly appreciated. I would definitely recommend the company and especially James to anyone who needs a solicitor.

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Mr & Mrs Wilson

Mr & Mrs Wilson

February 04, 2025

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Having first met James Clarkson, he was friendly and put us at ease throughout the whole process. He explained everything so that we understood.

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Martin Stanchev

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Martin Stanchev

January 24, 2025

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Thank you Mr.Johnston

I couldn’t be more pleased with the outstanding service provided by Mr. James Johnston! From start to finish, they handled my injury case with professionalism, care, and unwavering dedication. They were always available to answer my questions, kept me informed every step of the way, and fought tirelessly to ensure I received the best possible outcome. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the process, and I truly felt supported during a difficult time. I’m incredibly grateful for their hard work and would highly recommend Mr. James Johnston to anyone in need of an exceptional injury lawyer!

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RODGER & LINDSEY NICHOLSON

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RODGER & LINDSEY NICHOLSON

January 17, 2025

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NEWS & CO

MARTHA KHAN AND JAMIE HUMPHESON AND TEAM WENT OVER AND ABOVE IN WHAT WAS NEEDED IN COMPLETING A VERY COMPLICATED CLEARANCE OF THE BUSINESS WITH LIMITED CONTACT OR HELP FROM THE PURCHASERS SOLICITOR

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Michaela Newsome

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Michaela Newsome

January 14, 2025

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Amazing firm!

I needed help and they were there! From start to finish. Abby Drew and Lindsay Preston are just short of being angels! I felt at ease the whole way through my experience, upmost respect for people, and so professional, they answered all my questions and more, justice was definitely felt on my behalf and my child’s, if you need help, go with these lovely people, you’ll be safe.

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Andrew Ellwood

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Andrew Ellwood

January 10, 2025

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Excellent service

James was professional,efficient and clear at every stage of my case. As I am not very familiar with legal matters,he was very patient and I felt confident in his approach and judgment throughout.

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Carl Howarth

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Carl Howarth

January 04, 2025

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Injury claim

Very smooth claim handled excellently by James. Any question or query was dealt with speed an professionalism. Would definitely recommend.

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Jessica

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Jessica

December 17, 2024

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Excellent service

Really straightforward and it was easy to contact the Solictor’s. I achieved my desired outcome for my case. Thank you

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Rumaysah

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Rumaysah

December 05, 2024

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Supported and matter resolved

Morgan Smith and Lindsey were so good at communicating with me the process of there work was very quick and was done smoothly professionally . I am really pleased to have had there support and worked with them. I feel i can always go to them if any issues occur very happy excellent service

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Emily P

Emily P

November 14, 2024

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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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Alice

February 19, 2025

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Alice

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Eaton Smith twice now, and both experiences have been fantastic. Chris assisted me with the EULA for my indie game, and his kindness, thoroughness, and incredibly fast email responses made the entire process seamless. Later, when I needed a solicitor for my prenup, I immediately turned to Chris, who connected me with Zahra. She was just as professional and kind, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. She even caught an error in our documents at 8 PM on a Friday and reached out immediately to help us fix it. Their level of attentiveness and professionalism is truly exceptional, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal services.

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Carl

Carl

January 04, 2025

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Carl

Fantastic and helpful staff. James Johnston who dealt with my case was second to none. Highly recommended.

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Rob

Rob

January 01, 2025

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Rob

We both really appreciate all the hard work Russell Kaunz put into winning Karen's medical negligence claim.
Russell was very professional and attentive, always there to reassure and advise us.
We highly recommend Yes personal injury lawyers and Russell.
Thank you Russell for all your help through a very difficult time.
Karen and Rob Smith

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Dan

Dan

December 30, 2024

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Dan

Absolutely amazing getting the help from this company. I would definitely recommend these to anyone in the future. Great work guys.

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David

David

November 22, 2024

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David

12 Years ago Eaton Smith did the conveyancing on a property I bought. Turns out I don't own all the land (and house) I thought I did. Taken them weeks to come back to be and have to chase many times. Obviously they have denied its their fault and even had the cheek to tell me I have to pay to sort it out. Off to the solicitors ombudsman.

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Judith Ann
Housing & Property

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Judith Ann

September 28, 2021

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

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Housing & Property

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September 17, 2021

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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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May 02, 2021

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

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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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