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Wake Smith confirm residential and commercial property promotions

Wake Smith Solicitors has announced two promotions in its busy residential and commercial property teams, plus the appointment of a new fee earner.

Christmas lunch raises £1,800 for Sheffield charity

Christmas lunch raises £1,800 for Sheffield charity

Wake Smith Solicitors 17 December 2025

Generous guests at Wake Smith’s annual Christmas lunch club donated its biggest total to date of £1,800 for the law firm’s chosen charity.

Government U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal rights and compensation cap

The Government has abandoned its plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one, confirming the right will now start after six months of employment.

Children’s Passports and Travel After Separation: What Parents Need to Know

Planning a holiday after separation? Children’s passports can quickly become a source of conflict. Find out how passport applications, consent and travel abroad should be handled and what options are available if parents cannot agree.

Employee Ownership Trusts Capital Gains Tax relief reduction

Capital Gains Tax relief on sales to Employee Ownership Trusts is changing. Find out what the reduction means for business owners and whether an EOT sale is still a tax-efficient succession option.

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