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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

4.8
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 94%
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
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.

Wake Smith Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 94%
11% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
14% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%
14% above
national average
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 59 / 4,698
Wills, Trusts & Probate 179 / 3,713
Family Law 144 / 4,157
Commercial Property 52 / 3,581
Employment 11 / 3,545
Clinical Negligence 7 / 1,218
Company & Commercial 76 / 4,048
Personal Injury 120 / 2,591
Dispute Resolution 69 / 1,792
Private Client Law 33 / 335
Banking 32 / 1,010
Commercial and Business Law 21 / 375
Contract Law 28 / 1,416
Corporate Law 28 / 840
Immigration 130 / 2,260
Consumer 69 / 4,304
Court of Protection and Deputyship 24 / 587
Disability Law 14 / 598
Inheritance Law 15 / 698
Land Law 47 / 1,326
Litigation 40 / 924
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 16 / 432
Money & Tax 58 / 1,903
Pensions Law 9 / 482
Asset Management 12 / 390
Auction Law 26 / 292
Brexit Law 5 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 408
Business Law 39 / 492
Care Law 33 / 535
Charities 31 / 754
Child Law 55 / 1,646
Company Law 20 / 959
Compliance Law 8 / 445
Construction 38 / 848
Crime/ Criminal Defence 123 / 2,126
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 14 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 23 / 775
Discrimination Law 13 / 495
Elder Law 8 / 324
Energy Law 7 / 351
Equality Law 25 / 1,074
Equity Law 32 / 568
Fire Safety Law 5 / 179
Governance Law 4 / 267
Health and Safety Law 8 / 570
Health and Welfare Law 10 / 185
Healthcare Law 13 / 389
Human rights 18 / 951
IT & Intellectual Property 29 / 1,086
Injunctions Law 30 / 919
Intellectual Property Law 7 / 612
LGBT Law 10 / 233
National Insurance Law 16 / 412
Nuisance Law 10 / 232
Occupational Health Law 14 / 421
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 8 / 239
Privacy Law 6 / 505
Professional Negligence 73 / 1,278
Regulations 57 / 2,332
Welfare & Benefits 38 / 1,031
National 141 / 11,166

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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 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

Reviews

4.8 /5 69 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Highly recommended firm specialising in conveyancing, probate and estate administration, employment settlement work and related private client matters. Clients praise strong technical expertise, efficient case management and reliable outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, jargon‑free communication, responsiveness, patience, compassion and a proactive, friendly approach. The team is described as thorough, professional and organised, calming stressful processes and keeping clients informed throughout. Overall the firm is seen as trustworthy, practical and effective at resolving complex issues while providing supportive, client‑centred service.

prompt communication
professional service
friendly staff
efficient conveyancing
clear advice
supportive team
knowledgeable solicitors
patient guidance
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timely responses

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Hebdon

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Commercial Property

In a challenging matter, communication and clarity of advice was excellent.

Neil Salter and Alison Ryde worked hard for us on a challenging acquisition where the title and leasehold position of the seller was less than ideal - multiple title defects, missing leases and the need for tax advice combined with tricky negotiations. Changes in the contractual position and increased costs were communicated clearly and in good time so that our team was aware of the position at all times. Completion was achieved only a few weeks after the anticipated date which, in the circumstances, was excellent.

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Nigel Godwin

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Commercial Property

Excellent Service

Laura completed the requested work very quickly and managed to liaise all the aspects of the process very smoothly.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave Laura a 5-star review

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Dr S. G. Critchley

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Housing & Property

Superb Conveyancing

Amanda Cowley's team at Wake Smith handled the sale of my home and the purchase of a new one. I was supported by clear communication at each step of the process, and the matter was completed quickly and efficiently.

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Thank you for leaving Amanda and our Conveyancing team a great review! We are delighted to hear that you found the process clear, quick and efficient.

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Glynn clarke

Housing & Property

Sale of 8 Knowles ave

First class service from first day always kept in touch with how things were going

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

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

Property Sale

Good value for money and efficient service even when dealing with unexpected delay from the buyer's side.

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It's great to know you felt you received good value with our conveyancing team, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a 5-star review!

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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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Si

Commercial Property

A client

Tom Weightman has been superb. His clear-minded approach and pragmatism has been the cornerstone of both my personal and professional legal requirements for many years. He brings an extremely high level of professional expertise to the table, and there is not a single occasion where his presence has been anything other than practical, realistic and completely solution-focused; a calm and measured solicitor. There is no scenario in which we do not want Tom in our corner. I cannot give a higher recommendation.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review and your excellent feedback for Tom, he is a credit to Wake Smith!

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Elizabeth

Housing & Property

Elizabeth

Amanda and her team worked seamlessly on our case (which proved to be a tricky one) they provided excellent support and were committed in getting us over the line (in both selling and purchasing). Would highly recommend!

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Thank you for the 5 star review and great feedback about Amanda. We will pass your comments on to our conveyancing department!

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Commercial Property

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I utilise Wake Smith for all my property dealings and I am never disappointed. Tom is my primary point of contact and seems to have an in-depth knowledge of complicated property matters. Would highly recommend. A*

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Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, we really appreciate your positive feedback!

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Housing & Property

Richard

We used Wake Smith for conveyancing in the purchase of our first home! It turned into a bit of a saga, through absolutely no fault of Wake Smith, but throughout the process the one shining light was our solicitor, Tom, who was able to handle issues expertly and with compassion! We'd highly recommend Wake Smith for their professionalism, diligence and efficiency!

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Hi Richard, Thank you for leaving a 5 star review - we really appreciate your positive comments!

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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Highly recommended firm specialising in conveyancing, probate and estate administration, employment settlement work and related private client matters. Clients praise strong technical expertise, efficient case management and reliable outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, jargon‑free communication, responsiveness, patience, compassion and a proactive, friendly approach. The team is described as thorough, professional and organised, calming stressful processes and keeping clients informed throughout. Overall the firm is seen as trustworthy, practical and effective at resolving complex issues while providing supportive, client‑centred service.

prompt communication
professional service
friendly staff
efficient conveyancing
clear advice
supportive team
knowledgeable solicitors
patient guidance
stress free
timely responses

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Hebdon

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Commercial Property

In a challenging matter, communication and clarity of advice was excellent.

Neil Salter and Alison Ryde worked hard for us on a challenging acquisition where the title and leasehold position of the seller was less than ideal - multiple title defects, missing leases and the need for tax advice combined with tricky negotiations. Changes in the contractual position and increased costs were communicated clearly and in good time so that our team was aware of the position at all times. Completion was achieved only a few weeks after the anticipated date which, in the circumstances, was excellent.

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Housing & Property

House sale completed

It's been over 30 years since I've been involved in a house sale and the process has changed a great deal. The portal was used to provide all information as opposed to face to face interaction. I guess this is more efficient and keeps prices down. I seemed to do all the chasing but I hear that's common place listening to other people who have used any solicitor for a variety of tasks. All that said, when I phoned, I could usually speak to someone; usually a team member and not the allocated solicitor. I dropped in on one occasion and a team member saw me straight away. The sale went through without any issues so grateful for that.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased to hear you found the team attentive and that your house sale has been completed.

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Commercial Property

Excellent Service

Laura completed the requested work very quickly and managed to liaise all the aspects of the process very smoothly.

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Employment

Excellent Service

Charlotte was very thorough and explained everything in a clear and easy way to understand. Professional service and great communication throughout. I would definitely recommend.

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We are delighted to hear that you are happy with Charlotte from our Employment team!

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Walker

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Thoroughly professional

I can highly recommend Wake Smith. They dealt with everything in a professional and timely manner - always responding to queries and keeping our interests foremost.

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Terri Stuart

Housing & Property

Terri

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

Housing & Property

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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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

Housing & Property

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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