The long awaited decision in the case of S Franses Limited (“tenant”) v. The Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited (“landlord”) has finally been handed down. As any practitioner in this area will tell you, there is…
Formal notification of the UK’s intention to leave the EU was given on 29 March 2017. Notification triggered Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) under which the UK has two years to conclude a withdrawal…
For Katie Marlow mountain biking has been the key to beating depression and she’s keen to pedal out the message for others to join her. Katie, from Barnsley, had struggled with mental health issues for most of…
What does it mean to be a manufacturer in the UK at the moment? There is so much uncertainty hovering over our engineering and manufacturing businesses in a pre-Brexit world, that a sense of solidarity and pride…
The annual company Christmas do is usually seen as a fun event where you can let your hair down and enjoy a night-off with your bosses and colleagues. Whether you all go to the pub for a few drinks, sit down for…
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song goes, but for some couples, the thought of spending time with their other half for a prolonged period of “fake fun” is just too much…
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…
People are now living longer, and it is increasingly common for an individual to be unable to manage their affairs for a number of reasons. If the situation arises where decisions need to be made and people need…
There is a catchily titled bill going through Parliament at the moment called “The Civil Partnerships Marriages and Deaths (registration etc) Bill 2017 to 2019”. Whilst the title is not necessarily going to grab…
Yorkshire Crisps are laying more roots in the county by expanding their premises with the help of Wake Smith. The luxury hand cooked crisps and popcorn maker has renewed its lease and acquired another unit at Waleswood…
A new flagship partnership with Museums Sheffield, a growing portfolio of satisfied clients and plaudits from the Legal 500 for excellent service and great client outcomes - it’s been a busy time for Wake Smith’s…
