Wake Smith is to take place in a Million Steps challenge to raise funds for a Sheffield cancer support charity. Twelve employees are hoping to smash a target of one million steps in seven days and collect cash…
Wake Smith Solicitors has announced a series of promotions in several of its specialist departments. The Sheffield-based company unveiled four promotions from within the firm to director and associate levels. Solicitor…
Regions across England are now being assessed on a three-tiered traffic light system of medium, high or very high for COVID-19 alert levels. Certain areas of the country have already been categorised as very…
Directors of companies have a duty to act in the interest of the business. The current COVID-19 situation has brought about unprecedented times and difficulties for all types of commerce. As the Government…
The supplying of a Will writing service has become an increasingly popular employee benefit. Companies have a responsibility to educate staff on the importance of writing a Will, and to advise them on the implications…
Wake Smith Solicitors has ranked in the top scoring firms in Yorkshire and The Humber region for client service. The Legal 500 Client Service Survey is the largest and most comprehensive survey of client satisfaction…
High street retailer New Look announced it has won approval from its creditors via a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) for 400 of its store rents to be linked to turnover. Under the CVA the remaining 68 stores…
A change to the law of bereavement damages in England and Wales has come into effect. The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 was amended to allow a claim for bereavement damages by the cohabiting partner of the deceased,…
Two new trainee solicitors have joined Wake Smith as the law firm continues its commitment to supporting the development of legal talent. The trainees, Holly Navarro and Millie Vaughan, were both offered training…
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the next step in the support package for employers and employees. The Jobs Support Scheme, which forms part of the wider “winter economy plan” will replace the furlough…
Liz Shaw, director at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at how the Court of Appeal viewed a typographical error case and overturned the decision. Earlier this year, the Court of Appeal provided further clarity as to…
