Brexit - more surprises to come?
Wake Smith chairman Nick Lambert looks at the latest Brexit news... Following the recent Supreme Court ruling over the Prime Minister's prorogation of Parliament, which found the action to be unlawful, we have…
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Protect yourself with professional advice for LPAs
Sensible planning for the future through professional advice means you can have peace of mind should the worst happen, says Wake Smith Solicitors’ Private Client director Suzanne Porter. A Lasting Power of Attorney…
Wake Smith boosts legal and support team
Wake Smith Solicitors has boosted its legal team and support operations with five appointments. Solicitor Matthew Duffy joins the Commercial Property team from Wosskow Brown where he completed his training contract…
Are you making sure you are protecting your business when staff leave?
When an employee leaves employment, either through resigning, being made redundant or being dismissed, an exit package or settlement agreement, may be offered. The advantage for the employer is that they can draw…
Rev Kate opens bigger HQ for Sheffield baby charity
RADIO and TV personality The Reverend Kate Bottley has officially opened a Sheffield charity’s bigger HQ as her first task as its new patron. The former Gogglebox star, journalist, BBC2 Radio presenter and Church…
Wake Smith helps new HQ land purchase for Sheffield cleaning equipment supplier
Wake Smith Solicitors has helped a Sheffield cleaning equipment supplier complete the land purchase for a new 37,000 sq ft headquarters. Family-run business TL Killis and Sons Ltd, which is currently based on the…
Wake Smith helps man whose spine was broken during MRI scan receive payout
Wake Smith Solicitors has helped a man whose spine was broken by medical staff during an MRI scan at a Bristol hospital gain a compensation payment. Timothy Newton, 43, was suffering from a painful flare up as…
Key considerations when purchasing a dental practice
Are you looking to buy your first dental practice or an experienced principal setting up a new venture? Property lawyer and healthcare specialist Lisa Davison at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at key issues when purchasing…
The importance of Partnership Agreements for Dental Practices
A Partnership Agreement is an essential document when setting up a new dental venture or looking at bowing out of an existing practice. Commercial lawyer and healthcare specialist John Baddeley from Wake Smith…
Solicitors' fundraising charity run eyes £1k target
Staff from Wake Smith Solicitors are hoping their fundraising efforts will be a runaway success for a Sheffield children’s charity. An eight-strong team from the city-based law firm will take part in the Sheffield…
The consequences of not having a written Partnership Agreement
When partners initially go into business, they are motivated and happy to embark on an exciting new venture together. They believe they will be in business together forever, or until they sell the business, assuming…