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Groundbreaking Supreme Court decision set to redefine asset division in UK divorce law
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.
Wake Smith Solicitors make two family law appointments
Sheffield’s Wake Smith Solicitors has enhanced its offering of comprehensive, high-quality legal representation across family law matters with the appointment of two new employees.
Wake Smith wins modification of freehold restrictive covenant on conservatory case
Wake Smith Solicitors recently successfully won a legal battle in Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) which meant an already existing unfinished conservatory in Nottinghamshire could be modifed and completed, even though a neighbour had a covenant preventing any alteration without their consent.
Castings company secures new multi-million pound equity investment
A South Yorkshire based castings foundry has secured new £15m investment to help it become one of the largest Titanium foundries in the world. Wake Smith Solicitors’ Rebecca Robinson, Director and Head of Corporate, provided legal advice.
Wake Smith chairman wins Property Personality of the Year
Wake Smith chairman Neil Salter won Property Personality of the Year in the South Yorkshire Property Awards 2025.