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Wake Smith Solicitors Wake Smith is one of South Yorkshire’s leading firms of solicitors, established in 1802 Want to work for us?

Wake Smith is one of South Yorkshire’s leading firms of solicitors, having been established in Sheffield for over 200 years. Over the decades, the firm has built an enviable reputation for forging successful professional relationships. Understanding key business and individual needs has enabled Wake Smith to maintain and enhance its status as a leading firm. The firm has over 100 staff, 2 offices

in Sheffield and 19 partners leading more than 40 experienced legal professionals; including solicitors, associates, consultants and chartered legal executives who all deliver the expertise and practical advice that our clients need and value. Check out our current vacancies here: https://bit.ly/3KJUvBW

“Charlotte was kind, patient, informative, and warm and I trusted her from the start to the end. I had many questions an...
02/09/2026

“Charlotte was kind, patient, informative, and warm and I trusted her from the start to the end. I had many questions and Charlotte spent the time to answer them all, my concerns were met with reassurance and understanding. Charlotte tailored her approach to my circumstances and kept me up to date on the ongoing process and outcomes. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Charlotte for anyone looking for approachable and informative legal advice."
Employment matters can be complex. We're proud to provide advice our clients can rely on when it matters most.

A Fantastic week last week supporting our charity of the year, Sheffield Women’s Aid.We began the week by donating toile...
01/09/2026

A Fantastic week last week supporting our charity of the year, Sheffield Women’s Aid.

We began the week by donating toiletries and essential items for the women and children staying in the refuge, before rounding off the week with a ‘tropical dress down day’🌴🌺

Both initiatives provided a great opportunity for our team to come together and support the incredible work of Sheffield Women’s Aid.

We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting the charity's vital work throughout the year🤝

The Government’s proposed 2026 cohabitation reforms could reshape the legal landscape for millions of unmarried couples ...
28/08/2026

The Government’s proposed 2026 cohabitation reforms could reshape the legal landscape for millions of unmarried couples living together in England and Wales.

Although still at the consultation stage, they signal a potential shift towards greater financial and inheritance protection for cohabitants.

For more information read Johanna Brewer's article here: https://www.wake-smith.co.uk/advice-centre/family-divorce-law/divorce-advice/2026-cohabitation-reforms:-How-the-proposed-changes-to-cohabitation-laws-could-affect-unmarried-couples-in-England-and-Wales

Positive client feedback is a reflection of our Conveyancing team's commitment to excellence. “My flat was in London whi...
26/08/2026

Positive client feedback is a reflection of our Conveyancing team's commitment to excellence.
“My flat was in London while Wake Smith are based in Sheffield, and that made absolutely no difference at all. If anything, it highlighted just how good they are… Wake Smith, and Sude in particular, were completely honest and upfront about costs, realistic about what could be achieved, and then actually delivered on it. I genuinely will not go anywhere else now. I cannot recommend Wake Smith and Sude highly enough”

Clear communication, expert advice and dedicated support are at the heart of our Conveyancing service.
21/08/2026

Clear communication, expert advice and dedicated support are at the heart of our Conveyancing service.

We are delighted to be a part of the shortlisting for The Collaboration Excellence Award at this year’s Sheffield Busine...
21/08/2026

We are delighted to be a part of the shortlisting for The Collaboration Excellence Award at this year’s Sheffield Business Awards.

The nomination showcases our collaboration in helping Play Padel bring the hugely successful state of the art padel facilities to Sheffield!

Huge congratulations to our Company and Commercial team, and our Commercial Property team who provided their legal expertise, and everyone involved for this great development to our city. We look forward to celebrating at the awards in October

AI can be an excellent starting point for understanding the divorce process, learning legal terminology and preparing qu...
20/08/2026

AI can be an excellent starting point for understanding the divorce process, learning legal terminology and preparing questions for your solicitor.

However, relying solely on AI to make decisions, and advise you about your divorce, is highly likely to prove to be an expensive mistake.

We would like to explain why this is in this blog: https://www.wake-smith.co.uk/advice-centre/family-divorce-law/divorce-advice/Is-it-safe-to-take-divorce-advice-from-AI$3F--The-risks-of-using-ChatGPT-for-family-law-advice--

With changes coming into force in October 2026, now is the time for employers to review their approach to preventing sex...
10/08/2026

With changes coming into force in October 2026, now is the time for employers to review their approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Join our Employment Law team at our next free breakfast seminar on Wednesday 16th September at Leahs Yard from 8.30am 📅

The team will provide practical, employer-focused guidance on the steps businesses should be taking, including what ‘all reasonable steps’ means in practice and how employers can prepare for the changes.

The session will be an opportunity to hear from our team, ask questions and share experiences with other local businesses.

👉 Reserve your free place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wake-smith-employment-law-breakfast-preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-tickets-1996627401305?aff=oddtdtcreator

🏡 Own a leasehold property? It may be time to review your position.The Government has confirmed that further leasehold r...
24/07/2026

🏡 Own a leasehold property? It may be time to review your position.

The Government has confirmed that further leasehold reforms are on the way, with the proposed Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill expected to bring significant changes for homeowners.

For many leaseholders, the reforms could mean greater control over their property, increased transparency and potential cost savings.

If you own, or are thinking about buying or selling a leasehold property, it's important to understand how these changes could affect you.

Our Residential Conveyancing team explains what the proposed reforms could mean in practice and the key things property owners should consider in our recent article 👇

https://www.wake-smith.co.uk/latest-news/news-archive/2026/07/14/thinking-of-buying-or-selling-a-leasehold-property

Changes to unfair dismissal rights are set to come into force from January 2027.The qualifying period for bringing an un...
22/06/2026

Changes to unfair dismissal rights are set to come into force from January 2027.

The qualifying period for bringing an unfair dismissal claim will reduce from 2 years to 6 months, alongside the compensation cap being removed. This will apply to employees starting from 1 July 2026 onwards.

If you missed our Employment Law Seminar last week, here are some of the key considerations employers should be focusing on right now.

✅ Implement a clear probationary review structure
✅ Look at different probation periods – 5 months or 4 month probation periods with the option to extend for a month
✅ Review performance in months 2 and 5
✅ Document any discussions or concerns
✅ Make, and communicate, a decision to dismiss before the 6-month point
✅ Train managers

For more information on our Employment Law services for employers, visit our website 👉 https://www.wake-smith.co.uk/business-legal-services/employment-law

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