Wake Smith helps railway locomotive purchase and refurb go full steam ahead
Wake Smith have helped a Derbyshire railway museum buy an historic steam locomotive which will now be brought back to life. Barrow Hill Ltd, the trading arm of Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society, has agreed to buy…
Wake Smith shortlisted in regional dealmakers’ awards
Wake Smith’s company and commercial team has been shortlisted for two accolades in the Sheffield City Region Dealmakers' Awards. The event, organised by Yorkshire Business Insider, is a once-a-year celebration…
Wake Smith boosts corporate team after second year of £100m plus deals
The company and commercial department at Wake Smith in Sheffield has boosted its team after acting on deals with a combined value in excess of £107 million in the year ending March 2019. High-profile transactions…
Wake Smith advises Guardian on acquisition by PTSG
Wake Smith has advised the shareholders of Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd on the company's £16m acquisition by specialist services provider PTSG. PTSG bought Guardian Electrical, a market leading electrical…
Wake Smith advises Rotherham pallet collar manufacturer on sale
Wake Smith advised the shareholders of leading UK manufacturer Billington International Ltd on the company's acquisition by a national pallet and packaging business. James Jones & Sons (Pallets & Packaging) Ltd…
Wake Smith advise on strategic waste management acquisition
Wake Smith has advised waste management giant Red Industries on its acquisition of West Midlands based Environmental Resource Group (ERG). Advice by director John Baddeley and his team meant that Staffordshire-based…
Looking to sell your business to trade or management – then look here
Ideally an exit strategy should be developed before going into business as the choice of how to leave can influence business development decisions from the start. But we do not live in an ideal world. Wake Smith…
Wake Smith helps Sheffield project gain charitable status
Wake Smith has helped trustees of a Sheffield gym project apply to become a charitable incorporated organisation. Unity Gym Project, which was set up in the inner city ward of Broomhall in 2010, is committed to…
Home-grown talent promoted at Sheffield’s Wake Smith
We are delighted to have promoted two home grown lawyers. Associate Rebecca Robinson in the Commercial team has been promoted to director. Rebecca joined Wake Smith 14 years ago as a trainee solicitor and qualified…
Wake Smith advises Sheffield manufacturer on BG acquisition
Wake Smith has advised the shareholders of a leading Sheffield manufacturer Pentag Gears and Oilfield Equipment Limited on the company's acquisition by a Chesterfield engineering firm. BG Engineering Limited has…
