COVID-19 - Important considerations for Directors
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…
Businesses after Coronavirus
Duncan Shepherd, head of company commercial at Wake Smith Solicitors, looks at some key areas that businesses should be focussing on.
Could March Budget date signal an end of Entrepreneur’s Relief?
Business owners wanting to sell their business or shares in their company this financial year should bear in mind potential changes to Entrepreneurs’ Relief pencilled in by the Government. The Conservative manifesto…
Wake Smith advises on Juratek Limited MBO
A management buy-out has completed at a Doncaster automotive supplier with the help of Wake Smith Solicitors. Sheffield’s Wake Smith team up with accountants Shorts and HSBC to act as legal representatives, advisors…
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…
Wake Smith advise on sale of Sheffield’s Freight Despatch Worldwide Ltd
International freight forwarding specialists Freight Despatch Worldwide Ltd founder John Collumbine has sold the business with the help of Wake Smith Solicitors. Wake Smith acted for John Collumbine on the sale…
Wake Smith helps railway locomotive purchase and refurb go full steam ahead
Wake Smith have helped a Derbyshire railway museum buy an historic steam locomotive which will now be brought back to life. Barrow Hill Ltd, the trading arm of Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society, has agreed to buy…
Wake Smith shortlisted in regional dealmakers’ awards
Wake Smith’s company and commercial team has been shortlisted for two accolades in the Sheffield City Region Dealmakers' Awards. The event, organised by Yorkshire Business Insider, is a once-a-year celebration…
Wake Smith boosts corporate team after second year of £100m plus deals
The company and commercial department at Wake Smith in Sheffield has boosted its team after acting on deals with a combined value in excess of £107 million in the year ending March 2019. High-profile transactions…
Wake Smith advises Guardian on acquisition by PTSG
Wake Smith has advised the shareholders of Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd on the company's £16m acquisition by specialist services provider PTSG. PTSG bought Guardian Electrical, a market leading electrical…
