Newsflash: New Lockdown Regulations Published
Hotly anticipated new lockdown regulations have been published in response to the ongoing threat to public health posed by Coronavirus. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) (No 4.) Regulations…
Furlough Scheme extended and Job Support Scheme postponed
On Saturday evening the Prime Minister announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) or furlough scheme will be extended and now remain open until 2 December 2020. However, the furlough scheme will…
Million steps charity challenge for Wake Smith
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 unveil promotions
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…
Child contact restrictions – any changes when Tier 3 comes into play?
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…
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…
Top spot for Wake Smith’s client service in regional survey
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 ever conducted of the UK legal market.
Is turnover rent the new way forward?
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…
Compensation for some bereaved partners change
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 trainees join Wake Smith
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…
