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Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

No 1 Velocity, 2 Tenter Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4BY

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No 1 Velocity, 2 Tenter Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4BY

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Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
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Wake Smith Solicitors is one of South Yorkshire’s leading firms of solicitors, based in Sheffield for over 200 years. The firm has built an enviable reputation for forging successful professional relationships. Wake Smith Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 for the following practice areas; Company Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance, Clinical Negligence, Contentious Trust & Probate, Family, Personal Tax, Trust & Probate, Commercial Property, Property Litigation.

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4.8
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14% above
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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Wake Smith Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
Trading names:
Wake Smith Solicitors

Description

Wake Smith Solicitors is one of South Yorkshire’s leading firms of solicitors, based in Sheffield for over 200 years. The firm has built an enviable reputation for forging successful professional relationships. Wake Smith Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 for the following practice areas; Company Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance, Clinical Negligence, Contentious Trust & Probate, Family, Personal Tax, Trust & Probate, Commercial Property, Property Litigation.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Wake Smith Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 39 / 4,771
Family Law 117 / 4,224
Wills, Trusts & Probate 178 / 3,762
Commercial and Business Law 18 / 355
Commercial Property 43 / 3,666
Land Law 42 / 1,322
Employment 9 / 3,621
Child Law 56 / 1,640
Private Client Law 25 / 303
Clinical Negligence 4 / 1,246
Company & Commercial 84 / 4,182
Dispute Resolution 57 / 1,802
Crime/ Criminal Defence 130 / 2,140
Personal Injury 103 / 2,649
Auction Law 19 / 285
Professional Negligence 63 / 1,298
Contract Law 30 / 1,426
Litigation 40 / 889
Construction 40 / 854
Consumer 61 / 4,414
Company Law 28 / 970
Banking 33 / 1,032
Inheritance Law 7 / 679
Care Law 21 / 531
Business Law 25 / 469
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 14 / 433
Pensions Law 13 / 488
Asset Management 8 / 394
Elder Law 17 / 317
Immigration 112 / 2,283
Healthcare Law 5 / 357
Corporate Law 25 / 843
Court of Protection and Deputyship 25 / 577
Debt and Tax Law 26 / 787
Equity Law 29 / 569
IT & Intellectual Property 43 / 1,114
Intellectual Property Law 14 / 624
Brexit Law 4 / 146
Charities 36 / 767
Energy Law 13 / 359
Money & Tax 79 / 1,951
National Insurance Law 13 / 422
Occupational Health Law 13 / 429
Welfare & Benefits 49 / 1,049
Bribery and Corruption Law 3 / 411
Compliance Law 8 / 462
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 11 / 893
Disability Law 15 / 601
Discrimination Law 12 / 499
Equality Law 24 / 1,097
Fire Safety Law 3 / 180
Governance Law 5 / 272
Health and Safety Law 15 / 574
Health and Welfare Law 7 / 186
Human rights 14 / 962
Injunctions Law 24 / 931
LGBT Law 9 / 232
Nuisance Law 13 / 235
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 4 / 241
Privacy Law 8 / 514
Regulations 49 / 2,409
National 128 / 11,165

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"I can’t thank Johanna Brewer enough for her exceptional work on my financial dispute case during my divorce. She was dedicated from start to finish, showing real care and compassion throughout what was a very difficult time."

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"From start to finish, Sude was calm, steady and incredibly supportive, even when I very much was not. I was under a lot of stress throughout the process, and she had an amazing ability to ground the situation, explain things clearly, and keep everything moving without adding to the pressure."

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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)

No 1 Velocity, 2 Tenter Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4BY

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Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, probate, employment and settlement-agreement work, and general civil/family matters, noting strong legal knowledge and efficient case management. Reviews highlight rapid, clear communication, proactive updates and use of a user-friendly portal. Clients value professionalism, empathy and patience — solicitors are described as supportive, calming, compassionate and approachable. The team is reliable, organised and solution-focused, willing to go the extra mile, and delivers a smooth, stress‑reducing experience with good value and consistently high standards.

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Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, probate, employment and settlement-agreement work, and general civil/family matters, noting strong legal knowledge and efficient case management. Reviews highlight rapid, clear communication, proactive updates and use of a user-friendly portal. Clients value professionalism, empathy and patience — solicitors are described as supportive, calming, compassionate and approachable. The team is reliable, organised and solution-focused, willing to go the extra mile, and delivers a smooth, stress‑reducing experience with good value and consistently high standards.

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CONTRACT ADVICE

Aaron gave clear, well explained advice on a contract question.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave 5-star feedback and for choosing Wake Smith on this matter. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Aaron in our Company & Commercial team.

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Good communication from wider team as well as conveyancer

Thank you to the wake smith team for handling both our sale and purchase - especially towards the end when it was contentious and moving at pace.

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We really appreciate you taking the time to leave our conveyancing team 5-star feedback and wish you all the best with your new home.

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Pre nuptial agreement

Johanna and her legal assistant Martha were both very helpful, prompt and knowledgable in helping me with my prenuptial agreement. There were some problems with the one initially drafted by another firm and these were fully addressed and re drafted correctly and I was kept in the loop throughout. We have used wake smith for many legal elements recently and they have proven very reliable

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's great to know that the Family Law team guided you through the process with confidence. We value your continued trust in Wake Smith and really appreciate your kind feedback.

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10/10 - highly recommended

I enlisted the services of Wake Smith at a time when I was disillusioned and worried after poor advice elsewhere. The reception I received was friendly, attentive and patient with expert, encouraging advice. The work completed on my behalf was courteous and concise. It achieved everything that was required. The teamwork at Wake Smith is seamless. I am so grateful to Emily Hinchcliffe & Martha Green for their superb work. They offer a first class service being both knowledgeable and approachable.

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We're pleased to hear that we were able to restore your confidence after your previous experience elsewhere. Emily, Martha and the rest of the Family team are delighted to know their friendly, knowledgeable approach made such a positive difference to you. We really appreciate your recommendation and your kind words for Wake Smith.

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Smooth house sale

Selling a house was a completely new and daunting experience for me but with the support and help offered by the solicitors they made it easy, straight forward and kept me informed throughout the process. I would recommend Wake Smith to anyone needing assistance selling a home.

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This is fantastic to hear! We're so pleased that our conveyancing team were able to put you at ease and alleviate any concerns during the process of selling your house. Thank you for leaving your great feedback.

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Housing & Property

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Been absolutely amazing from start to finish on buying and selling our property a lot of complications from our buyer and handled it unbelievably

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Thank you for taking the time to leave our Conveyancing team a 5-star review. We really appreciate your kind comments and wish you well in your new home!

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Bethan

We used Wake Smith for the purchase of our first home and they were fantastic. Communication was timely and clear throughout. The team were very efficient, making the process smooth and stress-free. Special thanks to Ellie, Hannah, Luke and everyone else in Team Ellie! Would recommend and use Wake Smith again.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Buying your first home is a significant milestone, so we're delighted to hear that Ellie, Hannah, Luke and the wider team were able to make the process smooth and stress-free for you. Good luck in your new home!

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John, the Office Manager, is a true credit to the company. Professional, welcoming, and genuinely helpful from the moment you walk through the door. His experience and dedication are immediately apparent, and he makes you feel confident that you are in capable hands. First-class service, delivered with genuine care and professionalism. Highly recommended.

Thank you for your kind words for our Office Manager John, and for recommending Wake Smith! We're proud to have created a welcoming space for all our visitors.

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Used Wake Smith Solicitors when buying my new home and they were absolutely fantastic. Both Anne and Amanda made the whole experience easy and stress-free. I never had to chase for updates or ask what was happening next — they were always on top of things and happy to answer any questions I had. Their communication was excellent throughout, and they made what could have been a very stressful process feel straightforward. I’d happily recommend Wake Smith Solicitors to anyone buying a home.

Thank you for taking the time to leave our conveyancing team your feedback, it's fantastic to read that you were well informed and reassured throughout the home buying process. Thank you for recommending Wake Smith.

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I meant to write this review last year after the sale of my flat, but life took over, and honestly that probably says everything about how intense that period was. What I do know is that I would not have got through the sale without Sude Yaz at Wake Smith Solicitors. From start to finish, Sude was calm, steady and incredibly supportive, even when I very much was not. I was under a lot of stress throughout the process, and she had an amazing ability to ground the situation, explain things clearly, and keep everything moving without adding to the pressure. The buyer’s solicitor was frankly a nightmare, constantly asking for unnecessary information and creating complications where there did not need to be any. Sude handled it with total grace, professionalism and quiet confidence. She did not take any nonsense, but she also never escalated things unnecessarily. It was such a relief knowing she had everything handled. 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. I have dealt with other solicitors in the past who promised the world, charged huge sums, and delivered very little. That was not my experience here. 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. Even the estate agent was so impressed by how Sude managed the situation with the London solicitor that he now actively recommends her to other buyers and sellers. I genuinely will not go anywhere else now. I cannot recommend Wake Smith and Sude highly enough. Thank you so, so much.

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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that Sude’s calm, clear and professional support made such a difference during your sale, she is a credit to our conveyancing team! Your kind comments mean a great deal to us, and especially to Sude. Thank you again for your recommendation and for placing your trust in Wake Smith.

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