Meet the team - Family Department
Our team of expert family solicitors specialises in all areas of family law. We aim to provide you with the highest level of practical, sensible family law advice ensuring you receive the best outcome for you and…
The Bank of Mum and Dad – don’t forget the formalities
It feels that almost every month or so, new reports are released by lending institutions claiming that the “Bank of Mum and Dad” is not only supporting the younger generation, but the economy as well. The last…
Guidance on Brexit - September 2016
This article is designed to be one of a series of articles we will produce over the coming months with guidance on Brexit as the steps that businesses need to take become clearer. WHERE TO START? Every sector…
Brexit - Update
The House of Commons has now published a briefing paper considering the impact of Brexit across a wide ranging number of policy areas. The key statistics make interesting reading. The UK make up 13% of the EU by…
Recruiters look to social media before hiring
Prompted by an article in People Manager on the increasing use of social media profile in recruitment, and the extent to which employers ‘vet’ prospective employees on social media
Spotlight on.. Nick Lambert
Nick Lambert ChairmanLitigation Department Lives: Nether Edge, Sheffield Education: Westbourne, Uppingham, Manchester University, Chester College of Law Work History: Joined Tofield Lambert and Meeke solicitors…
Summer break drives divorce rates
While most couples and families have enjoyed the summer holidays, for many the break often means just that – it’s time to end a marriage and go separate ways. Lawyers at Wake Smith are expecting the traditional…
Contributing to the community
Our solicitors don’t just look after the legal needs of individuals and businesses across South Yorkshire – they provide input into charities and organisations across the region. Many of our team here at Wake Smith…
Without Prejudice and ‘Confidential Conversation’ communications explained
Some HR professionals may just have caught up with the recent decision of Her Honour Judge Eady QC in Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP v. S Bailey. However, given the political landscape over the last few weeks it would…
Sheffield legal provider proves popular for apprentices
Wake Smith Solicitors’ successful modern apprenticeship programme continues to deliver key benefits to the firm and its employees.
