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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
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
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
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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 4.8/5
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 48 / 4,775
Wills, Trusts & Probate 201 / 3,800
Family Law 129 / 4,222
Commercial Property 44 / 3,670
Employment 8 / 3,622
Clinical Negligence 6 / 1,248
Company & Commercial 77 / 4,182
Personal Injury 105 / 2,651
Dispute Resolution 65 / 1,808
Private Client Law 23 / 313
Banking 28 / 1,032
Commercial and Business Law 18 / 363
Contract Law 23 / 1,431
Corporate Law 22 / 848
Immigration 113 / 2,287
Consumer 65 / 4,418
Disability Law 11 / 603
Inheritance Law 11 / 686
Litigation 34 / 902
Pensions Law 8 / 489
Asset Management 11 / 397
Auction Law 21 / 287
Brexit Law 4 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 413
Business Law 31 / 474
Care Law 30 / 537
Charities 24 / 768
Child Law 49 / 1,647
Company Law 20 / 974
Compliance Law 6 / 450
Construction 33 / 854
Court of Protection and Deputyship 19 / 581
Crime/ Criminal Defence 115 / 2,152
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 10 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 23 / 789
Discrimination Law 10 / 502
Elder Law 8 / 322
Energy Law 7 / 359
Equality Law 23 / 1,098
Equity Law 32 / 569
Fire Safety Law 5 / 181
Governance Law 2 / 272
Health and Safety Law 6 / 578
Health and Welfare Law 9 / 185
Healthcare Law 4 / 358
Human rights 13 / 962
IT & Intellectual Property 23 / 1,112
Injunctions Law 31 / 933
Intellectual Property Law 7 / 626
LGBT Law 10 / 233
Land Law 37 / 1,329
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 13 / 435
Money & Tax 47 / 1,953
National Insurance Law 15 / 423
Nuisance Law 10 / 235
Occupational Health Law 12 / 429
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 7 / 241
Privacy Law 4 / 513
Professional Negligence 61 / 1,297
Regulations 52 / 2,412
Welfare & Benefits 32 / 1,053
National 128 / 11,168

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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

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5.0 /5 59 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, probate, employment and settlement agreement expertise, plus clear, practical legal advice. Reviewers value efficient, organised case management, strong communication and timely responses, often via a user-friendly portal. The team is described as professional, knowledgeable and thorough, delivering good value and successful outcomes even in complex or delayed matters. Clients repeatedly highlight supportive, compassionate, patient and reassuring demeanours, approachability, attention to detail and a ‘safe pair of hands’ culture that makes stressful processes feel manageable.

friendly staff
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professional service
quick responses
helpful guidance
knowledgeable team
efficient process
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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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Employment

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Charlotte was incredibly professional, supportive, and attentive throughout a very challenging period. She communicated clearly, guided me through every step with patience, and consistently acted in my best interests. Her calm, reassuring approach made a difficult time far more manageable, and I’m genuinely grateful for the exceptional service she provided.

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Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. It’s great to hear that Charlotte’s calm and supportive approach helped you through this period. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments.

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Jacqueline Tuffnell

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Employment

Professional advice

Charlotte was excellent kept in touch and very efficient throughout

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Thank you for sharing your experience with Charlotte in our Employment team. We'll be sure to share your positive comments with her.

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Employment advice

Easy to make an appointment with at short notice, sound and useable advice

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We're pleased to read that we were able to assist you with this employment law matter promptly!

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Great employment advice.

Charlotte advised me on a settlement agreement and was fantastic. She was very thorough and compassionate at my situation. Thank you Charlotte.

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We're pleased to read that Charlotte was able to guide you through the settlement agreement with ease! Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind feedback.

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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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Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, probate, employment and settlement agreement expertise, plus clear, practical legal advice. Reviewers value efficient, organised case management, strong communication and timely responses, often via a user-friendly portal. The team is described as professional, knowledgeable and thorough, delivering good value and successful outcomes even in complex or delayed matters. Clients repeatedly highlight supportive, compassionate, patient and reassuring demeanours, approachability, attention to detail and a ‘safe pair of hands’ culture that makes stressful processes feel manageable.

friendly staff
clear communication
professional service
quick responses
helpful guidance
knowledgeable team
efficient process
kept informed
good value
calm reassurance

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Very professional and polite. Reception lovely smiling faces and helpful.

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Scott and Emma

Team LGM conveyancing

We had a great experience with Lisa and her team when buying our house. The seller's solicitors were being quite difficult but Lisa and the team handled it well and kept pushing for every enquiry to be addressed. Thanks Lisa, Side, and Gareth!

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Very efficient

Although everything was handled by email this was done efficiently by Lisa and her team.

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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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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

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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