our news

  • 04Feb
    Walker Smith Way acquires new office in Bristol!

    Law firm Walker Smith Way has expanded its national network of offices by opening a new office in Temple Gate, Bristol. Set right in the heart of The Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, the new office will provide legal advice and support to the members and branches to the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) in the South West. Read more...

  • 28Jan
    'The Green Deal' - energy saving for your home or business

    The 'Green Deal' scheme is a government initiative where you can make energy-saving improvements without having to pay all the costs up front. The Department of Energy and Climate Change who launched the new scheme which starts today (28 January 2013) offers householders long-term loans to help make their homes more energy-efficient and cut bills. Read more...

  • 25Jan
    Walker Smith Way in North West’s Top 300 Best performing SMEs!

    Local law firm Walker Smith Way, with offices in Chester, Wrexham, Liverpool and Ashton-under-Lyne, are delighted to have appeared in the North West's Top 300 best-performing SMEs league table. North West Business Insider compiled the list of the North West's 300 best-performing SMEs by looking at North West businesses with a turnover of between £5m - £20m and rankings are based on turnover and profit. Read more...

  • 18Jan
    Divorces could spike in January as 'legal aid' cuts due to take hold

    Sadly, January is when many couples with marriage difficulties choose to make a fresh start, with many family lawyers reporting it is their busiest month of the year. The intensity and pressure of the festive period, together with couples with children delaying difficult decisions until after Christmas, regularly leads to a rise in divorce figures at this time of year. Read more...

  • 16Jan
    Think before you tweet

    With an award-winning social media team, we appreciate just how important social media and other online communication tools are. They can be hugely powerful and of great value to businesses and individuals who regularly engage with and use them. They can generate direct leads, strengthen relationships and promote a company or individual's expertise in particular fields. Read more...

  • 07Jan
    Walker Smith Way - awarded Most Loved Business in Chester!

    Local law firm Walker Smith Way, with offices in Chester and Wrexham, are delighted to have been the first law firm ever to win thebestofchester Most Loved Business Award 2012. The firm received the highest number of testimonials for customer service which is a huge achievement having beaten businesses with much higher footfall. Read more...

  • 18Dec
    Chester firm gains Law Society Awards for 'Highest Standards'

    Walker Smith Way is celebrating gaining a top industry accolade. The firm recently received The Law Society's Lexcel accreditation - an international award only given to those practices which meet the highest management and customer care standards. Read more...

  • 18Dec
    Top national award repeat win for law firm

    A Chester law practice has won a top national award for its social media communications. Walker Smith Way is celebrating taking the accolade for Best Social Media Strategy in the Professional Sector for a second year running during the Social Buzz Awards recently. Read more...

  • 28Nov
    Double Nominations for Local Law Firm

    A local law firm is getting ready to attend a glittering awards ceremony in London, having made the shortlist for a pair of prestigious industry awards. Chester-based Walker Smith Way is a finalist in categories in both The Social Buzz Awards, awarded for innovation in social media strategies, and the Personal Injury (PI) Awards, which celebrate excellence in the personal injury claims sector. Read more...

  • 23Nov
    Protect your loved ones in ‘Write a Will’ campaign

    A Chester-based law firm is supporting Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's 'Write a Will' campaign at its Chester offices to encourage clients to plan ahead to provide for their families' future. Walker Smith Way is participating in the last week of November, from Monday 26th - 30th November. Read more...