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12 Barnwell House, Barnwell Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8UU

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12 Barnwell House, Barnwell Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8UU

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Smith May Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Smith May Solicitors LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Smith May Solicitors LLP

Description

We provide quality, value and a personal touch. We are specialist lawyers based in Cambridge offering you advice and assistance with all types of Employment and Family matters. We aim to undertake our own advocacy, providing you with consistent representation throughout your matter. Joanne and Bridget offer free initial advice and no win, no fee in appropriate Employment cases

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Smith May Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
16% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Smith May Solicitors LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Smith May Solicitors LLP

Description

We provide quality, value and a personal touch. We are specialist lawyers based in Cambridge offering you advice and assistance with all types of Employment and Family matters. We aim to undertake our own advocacy, providing you with consistent representation throughout your matter. Joanne and Bridget offer free initial advice and no win, no fee in appropriate Employment cases

Rankings by area of expertise

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Contact & Locations - Smith May Solicitors LLP

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

12 Barnwell House, Barnwell Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8UU

Reviews

5.0 /5 35 Reviews
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What clients say about Smith May Solicitors LLP

The firm specialises in employment and family law, with strong expertise in settlements, unfair dismissal claims and complex divorce matters. Clients praise clear, practical legal advice and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include calmness, professionalism, compassion, patience, accessibility, good communication and cost‑consciousness. Reviewers highlight thoroughness, realism and a non‑confrontational, grounded approach that builds trust and delivers first‑class service.

calm guidance
realistic advice
always available
helpful support
kindness shown
clear explanations
cost‑conscious
professional conduct
dedicated efforts
strong results

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Employment Settlement

Joanne May was an excellent employment solicitor. Very calm, grounded and realistic. I could not have achieved the settlement I did without her.

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She was very helpful, always available on short notice and could not praise her more for her service

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Excellent employment advice

Joanne May has advised me for the past 12 months, during a protracted dispute with my employer. She has been excellent in all respects and I have especially appreciated her calm and non-confrontational approach to resolving matters. Her advice has resulted in a resolution with which I am very happy and I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Joanne.

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Unfair Dismissal

We were recommended by a CWU colleague to contact Ms May with a potential claim for unfair dismissal. Joanne was attentive , to the case and we felt she left no avenue un explored in dealing with our case. In this case we did not win however brought one of the biggest employers in the country to court and its Managers. We were very pleased that through Joanne’s dedication and efforts we ensured that a level of satisfaction was reached and admissions of failure or should do better by the respondent and its Managers were recognised by the judge in court. Thank you for all your efforts.

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I owe Joanne and Bridget a debt of gratitude for their speedy help

In a very short time frame, I urgently needed legal and negotiation support. Joanne came highly recommended by some of my most trusted peers, and she, together with her colleague Bridget, exceeded every expectation. They not only made a stressful situation far easier to navigate but also delivered an outstanding outcome with remarkable professionalism and efficiency. Despite the fact that the timeline coincided with Joanne’s pre-booked holiday, both she and Bridget remained fully committed and ensured everything was handled seamlessly with an excellent outcome. I am deeply grateful to them both and wholeheartedly recommend their services.

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Jill

Fantastic employment law solicitor. Practical advice and clear communication. Definitely recommend Joanne.

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Employment

Maja

Joanna May is simply excellent, if she takes your case, you can have a solid guarantee that the best possible legal action will be done to protect your interest! I recommended Joanna to all my friends, and they were more than happy with the outcome!

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Aleksandar

I highly recommend Smith May Solicitors. I received the help I needed from Joanne May in a quick and very professional manner.

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Anne

Joanne May was excellent to work with. She quickly understood the issues and provided great advice and her professional skills to resolve them. Superb.

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Dear Anne, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review for Joanne. We are delighted that she was able to provide you with sound advice and help bring your legal case to a successful close. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we thank you for your kind words.

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Wonderful, just wonderful. Cannot recommend them highly enough. I first went to them to help me after being mistreated by a former employer and in short, had success with industrial tribunal proceedings! Now, years later as a senior manager myself - their advice and support remains just as invaluable - making sure we do what is right and fair for all our people!

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What clients say about Smith May Solicitors LLP

The firm specialises in employment and family law, with strong expertise in settlements, unfair dismissal claims and complex divorce matters. Clients praise clear, practical legal advice and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include calmness, professionalism, compassion, patience, accessibility, good communication and cost‑consciousness. Reviewers highlight thoroughness, realism and a non‑confrontational, grounded approach that builds trust and delivers first‑class service.

calm guidance
realistic advice
always available
helpful support
kindness shown
clear explanations
cost‑conscious
professional conduct
dedicated efforts
strong results

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Employment Settlement

Joanne May was an excellent employment solicitor. Very calm, grounded and realistic. I could not have achieved the settlement I did without her.

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She was very helpful, always available on short notice and could not praise her more for her service

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Divorce Assistance

Having just gone through a lengthy and difficult divorce, I would like to say a huge thank you to Bridget for all her help, patience, guidance and hard work each and every step of the way. She has helped me get through the worst year of my life, with the best outcome I could have hoped for under the circumstances. Above all, I am really grateful for her kindness, support and understanding. I couldn't recommend her more highly. A first class service.

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Practical, patient and understanding.

I’m incredibly grateful for the support Bridget provided throughout my divorce. Her advice was consistently clear, practical, and reassuring, which made a difficult process far easier to navigate. She was patient and understanding at every stage, always taking the time to explain things in a way that made sense. I also really appreciated her focus on keeping costs to a minimum without ever compromising on the quality of her work. Bridget’s professionalism and calm guidance made a huge difference, and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a reliable and compassionate solicitor.

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Excellent employment advice

Joanne May has advised me for the past 12 months, during a protracted dispute with my employer. She has been excellent in all respects and I have especially appreciated her calm and non-confrontational approach to resolving matters. Her advice has resulted in a resolution with which I am very happy and I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Joanne.

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Shuki

Joanne May was very nice and helpful through her communications and had in-depth knowledge of the law, Thank you Joanne for your time, highly professional service for those seeking a good knowledgeable lawyer.

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Jill

Fantastic employment law solicitor. Practical advice and clear communication. Definitely recommend Joanne.

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Employment

Maja

Joanna May is simply excellent, if she takes your case, you can have a solid guarantee that the best possible legal action will be done to protect your interest! I recommended Joanna to all my friends, and they were more than happy with the outcome!

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Aleksandar

I highly recommend Smith May Solicitors. I received the help I needed from Joanne May in a quick and very professional manner.

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Anne

Joanne May was excellent to work with. She quickly understood the issues and provided great advice and her professional skills to resolve them. Superb.

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Dear Anne, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review for Joanne. We are delighted that she was able to provide you with sound advice and help bring your legal case to a successful close. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we thank you for your kind words.

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