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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 4.8/5
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 37 / 4,772
Family Law 122 / 4,224
Wills, Trusts & Probate 179 / 3,763
Commercial and Business Law 16 / 355
Commercial Property 44 / 3,667
Land Law 33 / 1,322
Employment 9 / 3,622
Child Law 43 / 1,640
Private Client Law 21 / 305
Clinical Negligence 5 / 1,247
Company & Commercial 85 / 4,183
Dispute Resolution 64 / 1,802
Crime/ Criminal Defence 110 / 2,142
Personal Injury 105 / 2,650
Auction Law 20 / 285
Professional Negligence 58 / 1,298
Contract Law 20 / 1,426
Litigation 27 / 892
Construction 33 / 854
Consumer 62 / 4,415
Company Law 20 / 970
Banking 27 / 1,032
Inheritance Law 10 / 680
Care Law 25 / 531
Business Law 31 / 469
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 12 / 433
Pensions Law 6 / 488
Asset Management 9 / 394
Elder Law 5 / 317
Immigration 110 / 2,284
Corporate Law 18 / 843
Healthcare Law 4 / 357
Court of Protection and Deputyship 17 / 577
Debt and Tax Law 20 / 787
Equity Law 31 / 569
IT & Intellectual Property 21 / 1,114
Intellectual Property Law 5 / 625
Brexit Law 2 / 146
Charities 22 / 767
Energy Law 5 / 359
Money & Tax 42 / 1,951
National Insurance Law 15 / 422
Occupational Health Law 11 / 429
Welfare & Benefits 33 / 1,050
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 411
Compliance Law 6 / 462
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 9 / 893
Disability Law 8 / 601
Discrimination Law 6 / 499
Equality Law 22 / 1,097
Fire Safety Law 3 / 180
Governance Law 2 / 272
Health and Safety Law 4 / 574
Health and Welfare Law 7 / 186
Human rights 11 / 962
Injunctions Law 31 / 931
LGBT Law 10 / 232
Nuisance Law 9 / 235
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 8 / 241
Privacy Law 4 / 514
Regulations 53 / 2,409
National 128 / 11,165

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

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4.9 /5 239 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in conveyancing, probate, employment and family/settlement matters, demonstrating strong legal knowledge and reliable technical expertise. Clients praise efficient, well‑organised handling of complex transactions, clear practical advice and effective problem‑solving. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, calmness under pressure, empathy, patience and a reassuring, approachable manner. Reviewers highlight teamwork, professionalism, trustworthiness and good value, describing the service as supportive, proactive and consistently client‑focused.

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Wake Smith were excellent

Wake Smith acted for us in the sale of our house, a process which was not without its complications and anxieties. Nicole and Ailish did a great job of steering the process through to a successful conclusion. We are very grateful.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Conveyancing team, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to both Nicole and Ailish. We really appreciate your feedback and recommendation!

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Pre nuptial agreement

Johanna and her legal assistant Martha were both very helpful, prompt and knowledgable in helping me with my prenuptial agreement. There were some problems with the one initially drafted by another firm and these were fully addressed and re drafted correctly and I was kept in the loop throughout. We have used wake smith for many legal elements recently and they have proven very reliable

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's great to know that the Family Law team guided you through the process with confidence. We value your continued trust in Wake Smith and really appreciate your kind feedback.

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Family Law

10/10 - highly recommended

I enlisted the services of Wake Smith at a time when I was disillusioned and worried after poor advice elsewhere. The reception I received was friendly, attentive and patient with expert, encouraging advice. The work completed on my behalf was courteous and concise. It achieved everything that was required. The teamwork at Wake Smith is seamless. I am so grateful to Emily Hinchcliffe & Martha Green for their superb work. They offer a first class service being both knowledgeable and approachable.

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We're pleased to hear that we were able to restore your confidence after your previous experience elsewhere. Emily, Martha and the rest of the Family team are delighted to know their friendly, knowledgeable approach made such a positive difference to you. We really appreciate your recommendation and your kind words for Wake Smith.

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Smooth house sale

Selling a house was a completely new and daunting experience for me but with the support and help offered by the solicitors they made it easy, straight forward and kept me informed throughout the process. I would recommend Wake Smith to anyone needing assistance selling a home.

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This is fantastic to hear! We're so pleased that our conveyancing team were able to put you at ease and alleviate any concerns during the process of selling your house. Thank you for leaving your great feedback.

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If you go anywhere else your crazy..!

Lisa and her team were so supportive and we really felt that they were in our corner when estate agents and other solicitors trying to push the process! We felt confident that they were actioning everything and they were always happy for us to clarify bits with them and talked things through with us… they were such a safe pair of hands and I could not recommend them highly enough… a colleague recommended Wake-Smith and she also has had a great experience with a different lead solicitor so I feel that it is a cultural excellence and not a luck of the draw solicitor firm. Even when I was super anxious and obviously busy they really took the time to help… could not recommend them highly enough! I seriously wouldn’t be looking any further..!

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Thank you for your glowing review! We’re incredibly proud of the level of client service our teams deliver, so it’s fantastic to read that your experience with Lisa and the team reflected this. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely comments, and thank you again for such a heartfelt recommendation

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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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Ella

I contacted Wake Smith Solicitors about a name change and was absolutely delighted at how quick and easy the process was. A massive thank you to Vicky for walking me through the process.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five star review, your feedback for our family law team is appreciated!

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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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Would highly recommend, very professional and efficient. Victoria and Lindsay made this process so easy and stress free.

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Thank you for your excellent feedback for our Family Law team! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Marlena

Lindsey, along with her support Vicky, provided exceptional service that was both professional and compassionate. Given my personal circumstances, I sought legal advice from several solicitors, and the service I received from Lindsey was by far the best. The responsiveness was also excellent. I highly recommend their services.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We're pleased to hear you received exceptional service from Lindsey, she is a credit to our team!

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, probate, employment and family/settlement matters, demonstrating strong legal knowledge and reliable technical expertise. Clients praise efficient, well‑organised handling of complex transactions, clear practical advice and effective problem‑solving. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, calmness under pressure, empathy, patience and a reassuring, approachable manner. Reviewers highlight teamwork, professionalism, trustworthiness and good value, describing the service as supportive, proactive and consistently client‑focused.

Excellent communication
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Responsive team
Supportive approach
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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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Wake Smith were excellent

Wake Smith acted for us in the sale of our house, a process which was not without its complications and anxieties. Nicole and Ailish did a great job of steering the process through to a successful conclusion. We are very grateful.

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A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Conveyancing team, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to both Nicole and Ailish. We really appreciate your feedback and recommendation!

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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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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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CONTRACT ADVICE

Aaron gave clear, well explained advice on a contract question.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave 5-star feedback and for choosing Wake Smith on this matter. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Aaron in our Company & Commercial team.

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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.

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

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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