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…
Feeling generous? Gift to reduce inheritance tax liability
There are several ways you may be able to reduce the amount of inheritance tax your family will have to pay on your estate. One way is to make gifts from your estate during your lifetime. Suzanne Porter and Jessica…
City’s museums partnership renewed
Wake Smith has renewed its legacy partnership with Museums Sheffield; the charity that runs the Millennium Gallery, Graves Gallery, and Weston Park Museum. The Sheffield law firm joined forces with the charity…
