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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 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
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.

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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 / 3,761
Commercial Property 41 / 3,667
Commercial and Business Law 17 / 348
Land Law 40 / 1,321
Employment 11 / 3,621
Clinical Negligence 4 / 1,246
Child Law 50 / 1,638
Private Client Law 23 / 297
Company & Commercial 158 / 4,185
Dispute Resolution 58 / 1,801
Crime/ Criminal Defence 121 / 2,139
Personal Injury 104 / 2,653
Auction Law 16 / 286
Professional Negligence 60 / 1,297
Litigation 36 / 878
Contract Law 27 / 1,427
Construction 38 / 856
Consumer 57 / 4,416
Company Law 26 / 969
Banking 28 / 1,031
Inheritance Law 4 / 676
Care Law 22 / 532
Business Law 23 / 459
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 11 / 425
Asset Management 10 / 392
Elder Law 14 / 314
Pensions Law 10 / 486
Immigration 107 / 2,281
Healthcare Law 5 / 356
Corporate Law 23 / 842
Court of Protection and Deputyship 26 / 575
Debt and Tax Law 23 / 785
Equity Law 27 / 570
IT & Intellectual Property 40 / 1,113
Intellectual Property Law 13 / 623
Brexit Law 4 / 146
Charities 33 / 770
Energy Law 10 / 359
Money & Tax 83 / 1,952
National Insurance Law 12 / 423
Occupational Health Law 12 / 428
Welfare & Benefits 49 / 1,049
Bribery and Corruption Law 5 / 411
Compliance Law 7 / 461
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 11 / 894
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
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 (Open)
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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4.9 /5 64 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in conveyancing, probate, employment and family/financial matters, with strong technical expertise in mortgage/lease issues and settlement agreements. Clients praise efficient, timely and clear communication, thoroughness, problem‑solving and responsiveness. Soft skills valued include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy and calm reassurance during stressful or complex cases. The team is described as organised, pragmatic, and proactive, delivering smooth, stress‑reducing service and good value, with clients happy to recommend and reuse the firm.

Clear communication
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Professional staff
Efficient service
Supportive team
Helpful advice
Stress-free process
Knowledgeable solicitors
Good value
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Kishorbhai Mistry

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Settlement Agreement

Professional, friendly and clearly explained the agreement.

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

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Smooth and Professional from Start to End

Charlotte was great - handled everything smoothly, quickly, dealt with all my questions and queries in a clear and respectful way, and was very easy to work with. She helped keep me informed at all stages, explaining things patiently and clearly.

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We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that Charlotte provided a thorough, professional and friendly service, which is exactly the standard of support we aim to deliver. Thank you again for your kind comments.

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Nicholas Badby

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Employment

Agreement

Liam Kenealy was very professional . It was a pleasure to deal with Wake Smith, the experience was thorough and quick

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We're pleased to read that our employment team was able to assist you promptly and efficiently. Thank you for reccomending Wake Smith

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Settlement Agreement

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

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Thank you for taking the time to leave Liam a 5 star review!

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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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Employment

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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Razvan

Housing & Property

Razvan

I have been recently going through a lot of stress and research for restrictions on house alterations. In order to get a solution I spoke to lots of people before I reached to Anne Emmerson but no one could help. Anne was like a breath of fresh air! From the first few minutes of the conversation I realised how knowledgeable and thorough she is. Anne knew immediately where to look, what advice to give and what are next steps . I have not enough words to express how grateful I am to Anne for all the help and advice she gave! She sorted an issue that has been ongoing for months now and many other solicitors couldn't confirm exactly next steps Also, another aspect that was very impactful for me, was Anne's kindness! She has been concerned from the beginning about the issues I had rather than to send a quote for the job! This is an ABSOLUTE AMAZING 👏 quality that nowadays is hard or almost impossible to find. Most of people don't even pick up the phone before they charge you hundreds of pounds. Which for us, as customers is not giving any confidence or incentive to want to work together. I hope this message gets to the right people and will help them understand that Anne is with no doubt the solicitor that will not only look into sorting issues, but also, will care for the PEOPLE! Again, I can't recommend enough and I really wish, in return, Anne to meet and work with people as kind as she is. Without hesitation, I will recommend Anne Emmerson and Wake Smith ! Thanks a million for everything! Florina Ionita

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Thank you so much for your positive feedback, and kind words about Anne. This will be passed on to Anne and the rest of the conveyancing team. 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

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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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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Very proffessional still in the process with personel matters.

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4.8 /5 789 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in conveyancing, probate, employment and family/financial matters, with strong technical expertise in mortgage/lease issues and settlement agreements. Clients praise efficient, timely and clear communication, thoroughness, problem‑solving and responsiveness. Soft skills valued include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy and calm reassurance during stressful or complex cases. The team is described as organised, pragmatic, and proactive, delivering smooth, stress‑reducing service and good value, with clients happy to recommend and reuse the firm.

Clear communication
Timely responses
Professional staff
Efficient service
Supportive team
Helpful advice
Stress-free process
Knowledgeable solicitors
Good value
Friendly reception

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Thank you Team Ellie

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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Excellent service

I would highly recommend Lisa and her team for your conveyancing requirements. The service we received was excellent. We were kept informed at all stages and when we had any queries, Lisa or Sude were more than happy to explain. We received clear professional advice around tricky issues and felt reassured throughout the process.

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We’re delighted to hear that Lisa, Sude and the team provided clear, professional advice and kept you well informed. It’s great to know you felt reassured during the process and supported with any queries that arose. We really appreciate your recommendation.

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Settlement Agreement

Professional, friendly and clearly explained the agreement.

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Melissa

Housing & Property

Fantastic experience

Couldn't recommend Sude and Wake Smith enough. We had issues with our previous conveyancer elsewhere, so we wanted to make sure that this time around we used a firm that had been personally recommended. Sude made the whole experience as stress free as possible, and she was all over everything - super quick to respond to relevant parties and always keeping us updated (and readily available on the phone when we needed to get in contact). We'll absolutely be recommending Wake Smith to our friends and family for their sales/purchases! Very reasonably priced too. Thank you.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We understand that moving home can be a lot to manage, which is why our team works hard to make the process as seamless as possible. We're delighted to hear that Sude provided the support, communication and reassurance you needed throughout. We look forward to working with you (and your friends or family) again in the future.

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Smooth and Professional from Start to End

Charlotte was great - handled everything smoothly, quickly, dealt with all my questions and queries in a clear and respectful way, and was very easy to work with. She helped keep me informed at all stages, explaining things patiently and clearly.

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We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that Charlotte provided a thorough, professional and friendly service, which is exactly the standard of support we aim to deliver. Thank you again for your kind comments.

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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.

A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review

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

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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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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

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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