Divorce Form Error
The newspapers have today been awash with various headlines such as "Divorce form error could have led to unfair settlements" and "Divorce software error to hit thousands of settlements". The concern about such…
Discrimination Awards 10% Uplift?
When the rules about funding of cases and recoverability of success fees in the Court changed a few years ago the Court ruled that to make up for not recovering all of their costs Claimants should receive a 10%…
Should the wearing of helmets by cyclists be made compulsory?
It's a question that one assumes would be simple to answer - but the issues surrounding the UK's stance on cycle helmets are many and varied The British Medical Association, in its most recent policy book (2015/16),…
Top Ten Tips For Separated Parents At Christmas: A Seperated Parents Guide To Christmas
Christmas can be a stressful time of year, whether we admit this to ourselves or not. We are all guilty to some degree of placing too much importance on the perfect Christmas. As adults we are all trying to recreate…
Rent Arrears
With effect from 1 October 2015, the minimum figure for serving a Statutory Demand (and for the subsequent presentation of a bankruptcy petition) against an individual is £5,000.00. Before 1 October 2015 the figure…
Commercial property advice - a STEP in the right direction
Good quality specialist healthcare has become an attractive commercial property option for investors with greater margins and longer term occupancy than many other business sectors, says commercial property director…
Employment law - is it a job to keep up?
Keeping up to date with the constant changes to employment law can be a full time job for HR professionals. Wake Smith holds regular events to allow busy HR staff to keep up to speed with the latest legislation,…
Wake Smith Helps Green-Fingered Homes Scheme
Damien Donnelly from our commercial property department has provided the legal advice for a unique green-fingered residential development in Sheffield - which furnishes each home with an allotment plot. Regional…
Make your wishes clear, and known
Death is one of the most emotional subjects, and many do not like to address the issues surrounding their last wishes and the arrangements. But the plain fact is that everyone will die, at some point, so I am always…
Handling Dismissal And Disciplinary Issues : Latest Developments
No matter how experienced you are in HR there is always a new situation to deal with, particularly when it comes to handling potential dismissals. We spend quite a bit of time acting as external counsel for businesses…
