The Government has abandoned its plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one, confirming the right will now start after six months of employment.

Planning a holiday after separation? Children’s passports can quickly become a source of conflict. Find out how passport applications, consent and travel abroad should be handled and what options are available if parents cannot agree.

Capital Gains Tax relief on sales to Employee Ownership Trusts is changing. Find out what the reduction means for business owners and whether an EOT sale is still a tax-efficient succession option.

Rebecca Robinson looks at the recent changes to the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme which aim to further support companies to incentivise and reward employees effectively, align employer and employee interests through growth.

Lawyers at Wake Smith have advised on a management buy out (MBO) at a Sheffield industrial cleaning specialist.

Employees over the age of 21 are set to have their National Living Wage increased to £12.71 per hour.

Wake Smith Solicitors has helped a community business leader invest in a leading Sheffield training provider to expand its services to provide essential skills for local people and children

Corporate legal work by Wake Smith Solicitors for Castings Technology International (CTI) has helped win Deal of The Year (£5m to £25m) category for at the Yorkshire Business Insider’s Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025

Compulsory IDV comes into effect from Tuesday 18 November 2025 and will be phased over a period of 12 months to promote a smooth transition for companies and business owners.

Charlotte Wallage, solicitor in the employment team at Wake Smith, outlines key legal obligations and best practices to help employers navigate discrimination in recruitment and onboarding effectively.