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Wake Smith’s corporate work wins Yorkshire award
Corporate legal work by Wake Smith Solicitors for Castings Technology International (CTI) has helped win Deal of The Year (£5m to £25m) category for at the Yorkshire Business Insider’s Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025
18 November start for compulsory identity and verification
Compulsory IDV comes into effect from Tuesday 18 November 2025 and will be phased over a period of 12 months to promote a smooth transition for companies and business owners.
Avoiding discrimination in recruitment and onboarding: A practical guide for employers
Charlotte Wallage, solicitor in the employment team at Wake Smith, outlines key legal obligations and best practices to help employers navigate discrimination in recruitment and onboarding effectively.
Child contact issues over Christmas Period
The Christmas period is fast approaching and it can often be a difficult time for separated parents when trying to reach an agreement with regards to contact arrangements for children.
Employers – a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
Liam Kenealy, head of employment at Wake Smith Solicitors, looks at how employers can take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.