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

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Wake Smith Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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
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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

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Wake Smith Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
11% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.7/5
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 58 / 4,769
Family Law 133 / 4,221
Wills, Trusts & Probate 180 / 3,760
Commercial Property 41 / 3,667
Commercial and Business Law 17 / 348
Clinical Negligence 4 / 1,246
Employment 11 / 3,621
Child Law 50 / 1,638
Dispute Resolution 58 / 1,801
Private Client Law 23 / 297
Company & Commercial 158 / 4,185
Personal Injury 104 / 2,653
Contract Law 27 / 1,427
Auction Law 16 / 286
Land Law 40 / 1,321
Professional Negligence 60 / 1,297
Crime/ Criminal Defence 121 / 2,139
Litigation 36 / 878
Construction 38 / 856
Inheritance Law 4 / 676
Banking 28 / 1,031
Asset Management 10 / 392
Care Law 22 / 532
Company Law 26 / 969
Consumer 57 / 4,416
Business Law 23 / 459
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 11 / 425
Elder Law 14 / 314
Immigration 107 / 2,281
Court of Protection and Deputyship 26 / 575
Equity Law 27 / 570
Healthcare Law 5 / 356
IT & Intellectual Property 40 / 1,113
Pensions Law 10 / 486
Brexit Law 4 / 146
Corporate Law 23 / 842
Energy Law 10 / 359
Intellectual Property Law 13 / 623
Money & Tax 83 / 1,951
National Insurance Law 12 / 423
Welfare & Benefits 49 / 1,049
Bribery and Corruption Law 5 / 411
Charities 33 / 770
Compliance Law 7 / 461
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 11 / 894
Debt and Tax Law 23 / 785
Disability Law 14 / 602
Discrimination Law 11 / 496
Equality Law 23 / 1,097
Fire Safety Law 2 / 180
Governance Law 6 / 273
Health and Safety Law 14 / 575
Health and Welfare Law 7 / 185
Human rights 15 / 963
Injunctions Law 21 / 932
LGBT Law 9 / 234
Nuisance Law 12 / 235
Occupational Health Law 12 / 428
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 6 / 241
Privacy Law 6 / 515
Regulations 51 / 2,413
National 133 / 11,165

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Review for Johanna Brewer and team

"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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Kerry Camden

Housing & Property

Kerry

"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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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)

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

Reviews

4.9 /5 79 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Clients praise the firm for strong expertise in conveyancing, employment, family, probate and settlement agreement work, with efficient, knowledgeable legal guidance and problem-solving. Conveyancing teams are noted for diligence on complex chains, mortgage coordination and meeting tight deadlines. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, approachability, patience, empathy and reassurance, plus professionalism, responsiveness and calm under pressure. Clients highlight practical, jargon‑free explanations, personalised attention and reliable follow‑through, resulting in smooth, stress‑reducing experiences and high recommendation rates.

Excellent communication
Professional service
Friendly staff
Timely updates
Helpful guidance
Efficient conveyancing
Knowledgeable team
Responsive service
Calm support
Clear explanations

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Joanne Ellison

Housing & Property

Wake Smith conveyancing - reassuring and friendly

I sold one flat and bought another using Wake Smith’s conveyancing team. Lisa Molinari’s team uncovered an issue with the freeholder. This didn’t derail either sale though as they patiently and efficiently worked through the issue with the solicitors of the other parties involved in the sales. They kept me positive throughout and came forward with solutions to ensure the sales completed successfully. Lisa, and our main contact Sude easily contactable to deal with queries.

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It's great to read that you had a 5-star service from our conveyancing team on both occasions! We appreciate your fantastic feedback for Lisa & Sude.

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Housing & Property

Great service

Wake Smith supported my house sale. Very efficient service from initial contract to final completion. No issues came out of the sale. Most of the correspondence was online and by email, but had calls from Wake Smiths legal team when necessary, and very helpful with all my questions. The whole process was very smooth and surprisingly quick. Very impressed and would recommend

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We're pleased to read that you had a fantastic experience with our conveyancing team for your recent house sale. Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5-star feedback.

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Employment

Professional, clear advice

The complete service from the lawyer to reception was friendly, professional and timely

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Providing an excellent standard of service from initial contact through to delivering legal advice is exactly what we strive to achieve, so your comments are greatly appreciated.

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Farooq Ghazala

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Housing & Property

Excellent service

The house sale went very smoothly and there was excellent communication from the solicitors.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave our Conveyancing team a 5-star review!

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Housing & Property

Keep calm and carry on!

Great experience when selling a house, Sude kept very calm when I started to panic and was able to explain calmly and thoroughly. She was always available, a pleasure to talk too and it felt good to have her on my side.

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Thank you for your kind words for Sude, she is a credit to the conveyancing team! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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K T

A client

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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Kerry Camden

Housing & Property

Kerry

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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Vicky

Family Law

Vicky

I contacted Vicky at Wakesmiths for a quote for selling my business. She facilitated calls with 2 separate solicitors who gave great advice. I found the team to be genuinely down to earth and very informative. I would recommend them to others seeking help and advice.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! We appreciate your excellent feedback for our Family Law team at Wake Smith.

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4.8 /5 779 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for strong expertise in conveyancing, employment, family, probate and settlement agreement work, with efficient, knowledgeable legal guidance and problem-solving. Conveyancing teams are noted for diligence on complex chains, mortgage coordination and meeting tight deadlines. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, approachability, patience, empathy and reassurance, plus professionalism, responsiveness and calm under pressure. Clients highlight practical, jargon‑free explanations, personalised attention and reliable follow‑through, resulting in smooth, stress‑reducing experiences and high recommendation rates.

Excellent communication
Professional service
Friendly staff
Timely updates
Helpful guidance
Efficient conveyancing
Knowledgeable team
Responsive service
Calm support
Clear explanations

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Sale of Property

Excellent service provided by all the staff at Wake Smith, the probate plus the sale of the property was dealt with quickly and professionally

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Estate administration - difficult executor

I would like to express my gratitude for the professional service provided by John and his team at Wake Smith Solicitors in the administration of my late parent’s estate. Throughout what was often a challenging process due to difficulties arising from a co-executor’s conduct. John remained patient, calm and highly professional. John’s knowledge of probate law, attention to detail and clear communication helped ensure that matters progressed as smoothly as possible. John’s focus and guidance throughout the process was invaluable. I would highly recommend his services to others dealing with estate administration matters.

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Settlement Agreement

Liam gave excellent advice throughout and kept me informed of the progress throughout

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Inheritance Law

Thank you

We engaged wakesmith solicitor’s to advise and help us navigated a difficult family matter. John and the Team worked hard to fully understand our circumstance and offered timely informed legal guidance at all stages. I felt like we were in good legal hands. Thank you John and Team.

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Professional and friendly. Met on Microsoft Teams which is convenient.

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Thank you for your valued feedback for our Employment team

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Yousef Sailan

Yousef

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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K T

A client

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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Kerry Camden

Housing & Property

Kerry

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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Mano

Mano

Since I have chosen wake smith solicitors for conveyancing, provided exceptional service, especially I have to thanks to Tom weightman who help me through out the process are exceptional.I highly recommend their services.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review, and for your excellent comments for Tom. Your feedback is appreciated and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Jo Wardle

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Amazing service from start to finish! Quick responses and always kept me up to date. I would highly recommend Team Bonita for conveyancing!

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