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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

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
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
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.

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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 4.8/5
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 51 / 4,700
Wills, Trusts & Probate 214 / 3,723
Family Law 133 / 4,154
Commercial Property 50 / 3,593
Employment 10 / 3,553
Clinical Negligence 7 / 1,224
Company & Commercial 79 / 4,064
Personal Injury 112 / 2,598
Dispute Resolution 64 / 1,789
Private Client Law 26 / 325
Banking 31 / 1,012
Commercial and Business Law 21 / 368
Contract Law 25 / 1,409
Corporate Law 26 / 843
Immigration 125 / 2,254
Consumer 65 / 4,320
Court of Protection and Deputyship 20 / 580
Disability Law 12 / 601
Inheritance Law 12 / 687
Land Law 40 / 1,312
Litigation 36 / 905
Pensions Law 7 / 483
Asset Management 11 / 394
Auction Law 21 / 287
Brexit Law 5 / 146
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 410
Business Law 34 / 482
Care Law 29 / 535
Charities 30 / 755
Child Law 52 / 1,641
Company Law 20 / 960
Compliance Law 7 / 445
Construction 35 / 843
Crime/ Criminal Defence 121 / 2,122
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 13 / 876
Debt and Tax Law 22 / 777
Discrimination Law 11 / 494
Elder Law 8 / 325
Energy Law 7 / 353
Equality Law 23 / 1,076
Equity Law 29 / 569
Fire Safety Law 5 / 180
Governance Law 3 / 269
Health and Safety Law 7 / 572
Health and Welfare Law 9 / 185
Healthcare Law 4 / 352
Human rights 16 / 951
IT & Intellectual Property 29 / 1,090
Injunctions Law 29 / 922
Intellectual Property Law 7 / 616
LGBT Law 9 / 233
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 14 / 433
Money & Tax 52 / 1,913
National Insurance Law 15 / 416
Nuisance Law 9 / 231
Occupational Health Law 13 / 422
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 7 / 238
Privacy Law 5 / 507
Professional Negligence 69 / 1,281
Regulations 54 / 2,342
Welfare & Benefits 36 / 1,038
National 131 / 11,157

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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

5.0 /5 63 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Clients praise the firm for strong expertise in residential conveyancing, property sales and purchases, leasehold matters, probate and estate administration, and employment advice. Reviews highlight efficient handling of complex transactions, clear guidance, and practical solutions that keep matters moving smoothly. Clients particularly value the team’s professionalism, friendliness, responsiveness, patience and supportive approach. Communication is frequently described as clear, timely and reassuring, with staff taking time to explain issues plainly and reduce stress throughout the process.

Clear communication
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Professional staff
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Supportive guidance
Stress-free process
Friendly team
Kept informed
Knowledgeable advice
Easy process

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Quick response and good communication

I contacted Charlotte to support me with a work settlement agreement. She was efficient and supportive. Charlotte explained me in detail the agreement and contacted the other part.to made the agreed corrections official. This is what it was included in the basic fee paid but my employer

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Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear that you found Charlotte efficient and supportive.

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Employment

Excellent advice and support from start to finish

I highly recommend Liam if you need expert advice on employment law. He was extremely helpful and supportive throughout my settlement agreement. He was always quick to respond and helped me negotiate a much better outcome. The whole process was made much easier with his help. Thank you, Liam!

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Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear that you happy with Liam from our employment team!

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Excellent Professional Support

Charlotte was professional, approachable and supportive throughout my case. She explained everything clearly, kept me informed and made the process much easier to understand during a stressful time. I really appreciated her advice, patience and guidance, and I was very pleased with the outcome. I would happily recommend her.

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We are so pleased that you are happy with Charlotte from our employment team, thank you for your review.

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Employment Advice

A really smooth proactive and professional experience.

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Settlement agreement

Charlotte was so friendly, helpful, thorough and responded to all queries quickly. Couldn't be happier with the service.

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Thank you for leaving Charlotte in our Employment Law team a 5-star review, we really appreciate your kind comments.

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Sue

We have been with Harriet Gardner as our employment solicitor for 5 years or more and have found her to be thorough, professional, supportive and prompt in her responses to our questions or queries around employment law. We have the utmost confidence in her and would not hesitate to recommend her

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Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, and your positive feedback about Harriet!

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Employment

Anam

Stacey Cox- wake solicitors and Sheffield's finest legal representative for employment law. Stacey is a unique and amazing individual with expert knowledge in her field. She is both professional and firm however has a gift of being highly understanding and respectful. She really puts herself in your shoes and makes you feel heard. I have gone through 2 challenging experiences at work and stacey has been there at the other end of the phone in my time of need with the perfect expert advice. I cannot thank her enough. Not only has she raised my confidence to be able to challenge injustice, she has shown me she is a cut from the rest and there are good people out there who can help you in the right way! Times where Stacey was not available , there were always her helpful colleagues who would step in to put my mind at rest. I am so grateful thank you Stacey and wake Solictor’s.

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Hi, thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to read your comments about our employment team, Stacey is a credit to Wake Smith. Thank you for instructing us and please don’t hesitate to contact us again in the future if you require further legal assistance.

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Employment

Sultan

I cannot thank Stacey Cox enough. Having to deal with injustice and stress in a work place is one of the most challenging experiences in life. You feel isolated, discriminated and alone. Stacey made me feel relieved immediately and with her calm and kind words, she assured me that I was not alone. Her advice and experience speaks volumes. She is the best of the best. She takes her time to listen and empathize with you and having spoken to other professionals in the same field, she really does stand out. Her advice helped me to win my case in a professional and respectful manner. I would only ever want Stacey to represent me. Stacey is firm and an expert in her field. Not only did she make me and my family feel safe throughout my situation, she has an exceptional ability to bring a balance of empathy in a challenging time which gave us the strength we needed to fight the case. I am so happy to have met Stacey, it has been a pleasure Thank you.

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Hi Sultan, thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to read you felt supported with Stacey, she is a credit to Wake Smith. Thank you for instructing us and please don’t hesitate to contact us again in the future if you require further legal assistance.

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Richard

I consulted Mark Serby for advice regarding redundancy. Mark was very helpful, providing clear and straightforward advice and guidance. This helped me to decide the best way forward and equipped me to negotiate from a well informed position.

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4.8 /5 848 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for strong expertise in residential conveyancing, property sales and purchases, leasehold matters, probate and estate administration, and employment advice. Reviews highlight efficient handling of complex transactions, clear guidance, and practical solutions that keep matters moving smoothly. Clients particularly value the team’s professionalism, friendliness, responsiveness, patience and supportive approach. Communication is frequently described as clear, timely and reassuring, with staff taking time to explain issues plainly and reduce stress throughout the process.

Clear communication
Efficient service
Professional staff
Prompt responses
Supportive guidance
Stress-free process
Friendly team
Kept informed
Knowledgeable advice
Easy process

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anonymous

Commercial Property

Poor Service

Four calls and no callback I called Wake Smith four times between the 2nd and the 7th about a matter involving a tenant. Despite being told on multiple occasions that someone would get back to me, I never received a callback. It was frustrating to keep chasing without a response. If they were unable to help, I would have appreciated a clear answer. Based on my experience, their communication fell well short of what I expected.

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Housing & Property

Service with good communication.

Team Ellie made every step of the conveyancing process clear with their communication. I felt at each stage that progress was being made. What could have been a stressful process was handled expertly and timely.

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Thank you for your 5-star review, it's great to hear that you are happy with Ellie and the team!

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Housing & Property

Selling house

We were recommended to wake smith by our accountants. We have been highly satisfied with all the people who dealt with us

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Thank you for your great feedback, we are pleased to hear you are happy with our team!

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Flat sale

The team at Wake Smith were excellent during the sale of our property. They managed our sale very efficiently and helped us through the process.

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We are pleased to hear you found our conveyancing team helpful and efficient, thank you for your review!

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Professional and Pleasant

Excellent service from friendly, professional staff.

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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

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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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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