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Sheffield’s outreach initiative Changing Seasons is celebrating its first anniversary after connecting, and reconnecting hundreds of community members together.

With economic pressures mounting and uncertainty lingering, Wake Smith has produced a practical Business Resilience guide packed with expert accountancy and legal insights to help businesses protect their finances, support their teams, strengthen client relationships, and stay adaptable in a changing market.

Three trainee solicitors have qualified into permanent roles at Wake Smith Solicitors through its supportive skills and development programme.

On 5 August 2025, Companies House issued an update on the introduction of the new compulsory identity and verification (IDV) regime for all individuals who are or are to become directors, members of limited liability partnerships (LLP Members) and/or persons with significant control (PSCs) of UK companies.

The UK Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous ruling to draw a definitive line between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets. Johanna Brewer, Family Law Director at Wake Smith Solicitors, looks at the case and its implications which looks likely to rewrite the rules for both family lawyers and divorcing couples.