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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
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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 4.9/5

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
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 / 4,693
Wills, Trusts & Probate 199 / 3,713
Family Law 139 / 4,157
Commercial Property 50 / 3,582
Employment 11 / 3,550
Clinical Negligence 9 / 1,221
Company & Commercial 78 / 4,053
Personal Injury 116 / 2,597
Dispute Resolution 65 / 1,793
Private Client Law 27 / 329
Banking 30 / 1,011
Commercial and Business Law 20 / 371
Contract Law 28 / 1,413
Corporate Law 27 / 842
Immigration 126 / 2,255
Consumer 67 / 4,309
Court of Protection and Deputyship 20 / 583
Disability Law 13 / 600
Inheritance Law 12 / 695
Land Law 45 / 1,319
Litigation 35 / 911
Pensions Law 8 / 483
Asset Management 11 / 392
Auction Law 23 / 291
Brexit Law 5 / 146
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 409
Business Law 37 / 484
Care Law 40 / 569
Charities 31 / 756
Child Law 54 / 1,643
Company Law 19 / 960
Compliance Law 7 / 445
Construction 36 / 847
Crime/ Criminal Defence 122 / 2,123
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 14 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 21 / 775
Discrimination Law 12 / 495
Elder Law 8 / 325
Energy Law 7 / 352
Equality Law 24 / 1,075
Equity Law 30 / 566
Fire Safety Law 5 / 180
Governance Law 4 / 268
Health and Safety Law 8 / 571
Health and Welfare Law 9 / 185
Healthcare Law 4 / 352
Human rights 16 / 951
IT & Intellectual Property 28 / 1,086
Injunctions Law 30 / 921
Intellectual Property Law 7 / 613
LGBT Law 9 / 233
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 15 / 431
Money & Tax 55 / 1,908
National Insurance Law 16 / 415
Nuisance Law 10 / 233
Occupational Health Law 13 / 422
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 8 / 238
Privacy Law 6 / 507
Professional Negligence 72 / 1,281
Regulations 55 / 2,338
Welfare & Benefits 38 / 1,034
National 134 / 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
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 86 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Wake Smith Solicitors are praised for expertise in conveyancing, property sales and purchases, leasehold matters, probate and estate administration, and employment settlement agreements. Clients value their efficient handling of complex and straightforward matters alike, with strong knowledge and practical advice. The firm is consistently commended for being friendly, professional, approachable and supportive, with clear communication, prompt responses, patience and compassion. Reviewers also highlight their thoroughness, reassurance and willingness to keep clients informed at every stage, helping to make stressful processes feel smooth and manageable.

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Clear communication
Professional approach
Supportive guidance
Kept informed
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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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Family Law

Matrimonial Representation

The representative and staff were very helpful and efficient throughout the process from first meeting to final closure.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave our Family Law team a 5-star review. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Thank you

We engaged wakesmith solicitor’s to advise and help us navigated a difficult family matter. John and the Team worked hard to fully understand our circumstance and offered timely informed legal guidance at all stages. I felt like we were in good legal hands. Thank you John and Team.

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Thank you for choosing Wake Smith to guide you through a difficult time. We're pleased to read that you were confidently reassured by John's expertise in this area of law.

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Emily Greenwood

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Very efficient

Johanna was my appointed solicitor for my divorce proceedings as the previous Director had just retired. My situation wasn't straightforward but Johanna was always timely in getting back to me, she sent updates to me straight away (even sometimes on her non working days) and I'm very grateful to her for helping to move the process on as quickly as possible.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave Johanna in our Family Law team a 5-star review. It's fantastic to read that Johanna was able to support you when you needed prompt and professional advice.

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Ella

Family Law

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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Family Law

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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Family Law

97aeccelsal

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

Family Law

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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Gayl

Family Law

Gayl

Lindsey Canning and Victoria Walker have been amazing in sorting out a very tricky situation with my mortgage and my ex husband who was being rather difficult! Without them I would not be in the position I am today of having the situation sorted! Lindsey is so professional and kept me up to-date with every step of the process. Having tried to get this sorted several times in the past and not been able to it has been a massive relief that this has finally been solved!

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Thank you for leaving a 5 star review, and for your excellent feedback for Lindsey & Victoria. We are happy to hear you had a great experience with our family law team.

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4.8 /5 854 Reviews
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Wake Smith Solicitors are praised for expertise in conveyancing, property sales and purchases, leasehold matters, probate and estate administration, and employment settlement agreements. Clients value their efficient handling of complex and straightforward matters alike, with strong knowledge and practical advice. The firm is consistently commended for being friendly, professional, approachable and supportive, with clear communication, prompt responses, patience and compassion. Reviewers also highlight their thoroughness, reassurance and willingness to keep clients informed at every stage, helping to make stressful processes feel smooth and manageable.

Friendly staff
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Efficient service
Clear communication
Professional approach
Supportive guidance
Kept informed
Approachable team
Good advice
Stress-free process

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Employment

Kind, Friendly, Professional and Helpful

I had a settlement agreement and Charlotte was of great help throughout the process. Even when the other party was slow and delayed, Charlotte would keep me in the loop and have regular updated. No complaints.

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Professional, prompt, focussed

Ellie and her team conducted the sale and purchase matters with expertise, resolving problems confidently with a minimum of fuss and a clear focus on efficient completion.

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Excellent Probate and Estate Administration Support

I would highly recommend Wake Smith Solicitors for probate and estate administration matters. Wake Smith supported the administration of my late mother’s estate over a prolonged and at times complicated period. In particular, I dealt with John Breeze and Rachel, who provided clear, measured and professional guidance throughout the process. For over a year, while I was also working full time, Wake Smith managed the legal side of the estate extremely well. Their involvement provided structure and direction at a time when there were a number of legal and practical matters that needed to be worked through carefully. What I particularly appreciated was their patience and their ability to remain focused on the facts. Advice was always clear and balanced, with the legal position explained properly along with the different options available, including the advantages, disadvantages and possible consequences of each course of action. Rachel, as the legal representative dealing with the matter, was professional, responsive and very good at keeping the administration moving forward. John also provided valuable legal guidance when more complex issues arose. I never felt pushed towards a particular course of action. Instead, the advice was practical and proportionate, with a clear focus on the proper administration of the estate and achieving progress in a sensible way. The estate has now moved forward significantly, the property has been prepared for sale, is on the market and an offer has been received. I am very grateful to John, Rachel and the Wake Smith team for their patience, professionalism and support throughout what was a lengthy probate process. Their calm, factual approach and clear legal guidance made a real difference, and I genuinely do not think I could have got through the process without their help.

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Conveyance of house sale

I have used Wake Smith Solicitors for many years and have always found their service and staff prompt, friendly, and efficient.

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Thank you for your 5-star review and continued support!

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30 years of excellent service ,care for the clients needs

Neil has always ensured whether it's his area of work or a fellow colleague in wake smith that the clients needs are listened too ,fully understood and then actioned in a way the clients can rely on We've been fully with wake smith for 30 years and remain so with all our legal meeds

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that the support and advice you have received from Neil has made such a positive difference. We value your loyalty over the past 30 years and look forward to assisting you for many years to come!

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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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K T

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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