Company Commercial Services
Wake Smith’s team of company and commercial solicitors in Sheffield provides clear and understandable legal advice to businesses, and their owners, across a range of sectors, throughout the life cycle of the business on all their commercial, company and corporate finance matters.
Our specialist team of highly experienced commercial solicitors advise clients from their start up, to trading to growth, onto reorganisation and exit and everything that comes in-between including sales and purchases of businesses, demergers, MBOs/MBIs, partnerships, shareholder and partnership agreements, along with general corporate finance and banking matters.
The Legal 500 2025 referral guide, based on the independent opinions of clients and in-depth research by an experienced team of editors, praised the team for being 'proactive within the South Yorkshire business community'.
Clients include such as manufacturing companies, a variety of healthcare sector participants, and is further involved in development and regeneration projects.
Rebecca Robinson has long standing experience in corporate transactions and commercial arrangements. She also works with a number of local charities, charity incorporated organisation and social enterprises. Other specialisms within the department include handling law firm mergers and partnership restructuring, while Rebecca Robinson's expertise encompasses her work with a number of local charities and charitable incorporated organisations.
Tom Haywood, previous title holder of 'South Yorkshire Emerging Dealmaker of the Year' as awarded at the South Yorkshire Dealmakers awards, joined the team as an associate at the start of 2023.
The team also advises in the drafting of standard and bespoke banking and facility documentation and security requirements and often brings in other Wake Smith teams such as commercial property and employment on associated matters.
The Legal 500, 2025
''Communication was very good, they worked with us in a manner that was suited to us. We felt that they knew their field of expertise well and were able to fully support us."
"All staff and partners stood out in our eyes. They were readily available to discuss and explain matters and hold our hand throughout a transaction that we were not familiar with"
The Legal 500, 2024
"We use Wake Smith commercially for various different business needs. They’ve always been very attentive and helpful, whatever our needs. They’ve assisted with contract documentation, HR issues and even dealt with an acquisition on our behalf."
"The strength of the practice is its people. WS have great people who are real, connected and down to earth. They are a pleasure to work with and take time to care and understand your needs."
"John Baddeley has been nothing but helpful every step of the way. He’s always made time to be available."
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