Mandatory Electrical Safety Checks in the Private Rented Sector
In response to a written parliamentary question, the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government confirmed on the 10th June 2019 that it was working to bring into force regulations on mandatory electrical…
Solicitors smash fundraising target for Sheffield cancer charity
Generous staff, clients and friends of Wake Smith Solicitors have helped raised its biggest ever annual charity fundraising total – with a huge £8,500 collected for Weston Park Cancer Charity in Sheffield. Employees…
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…
Parliament to abolish “no-fault” evictions
Public consultation is currently underway on the abolition of Section 21 notices whereby a landlord can terminate an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) and conduct a no-fault eviction. The Government takes the view…
Landlords – how does the Tenant Fees Act 2019 affect you?
June 1 sees the Tenant Fees Act 2019 come into force. If you are a landlord of residential properties let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST), you will be affected by this new piece of legislation. The key provisions…
Wake Smith announces new Associate promotions
Sheffield based Wake Smith Solicitors has announced two internal Associate promotions. Clinical Negligence solicitor Kate Lax and Commercial Property solicitor Laura Sanderson have been promoted to Associate Solicitor…
Wake Smith bag new lease for Sheffield tote manufacturer
Sheffield tote bag producer Bag It Don’t Bin It is expanding its independent business for the third time in 18 months with help from Wake Smith Solicitors. The company, headed up by managing director Daya Singh…
New Shareholder Directors announced at Wake Smith
Sheffield’s Wake Smith Solicitors has appointed two new shareholders to its senior team.
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…
Staff long service reinforces 21 years of IIP
Wake Smith celebrates its 21st anniversary of holding the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation this year and is proud to reflect on how many staff have been part of this journey from the very start. Several…
