Johanna Brewer, director of Family Law at Wake Smith Solicitors, responds to the Government’s action plan to combat “unacceptable” delays in the family court, following a report by MPs which highlighted more than 4,000 children were involved in cases yet to be resolved after 100 weeks.

Harriet Gardner, associate and Team Leader in Employment Law & HR Services, explains the importance of a carefully drafted post-termination restrictive covenant.

Runners from Wake Smith Solicitors are aiming to complete the Sheffield 10k for their four legged friends at a Sheffield charity.

Corporate legal work by Wake Smith Solicitors has been shortlisted for at the Yorkshire Business Insider’s Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025.

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.