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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

4.6
Excellent
89%
Value for
Money
90%
Success
Rate
90%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.6/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.6/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.4/5

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
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

4.6 /5 21 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in probate, conveyancing (buying/selling/leasehold), employment and family law, demonstrating strong legal knowledge and efficient, thorough case handling. Clients praise speedy turnarounds, clear explanations, proactive problem‑solving and attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, patience, empathy, calmness under pressure, excellent communication and accessibility, plus a friendly, supportive approach that makes complex or stressful matters feel manageable.

clear communication
professional service
timely updates
efficient process
helpful staff
knowledgeable team
patient guidance
stress-free handling
approachable lawyers
quick turnaround

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Estate administration - difficult executor

I would like to express my gratitude for the professional service provided by John and his team at Wake Smith Solicitors in the administration of my late parent’s estate. Throughout what was often a challenging process due to difficulties arising from a co-executor’s conduct. John remained patient, calm and highly professional. John’s knowledge of probate law, attention to detail and clear communication helped ensure that matters progressed as smoothly as possible. John’s focus and guidance throughout the process was invaluable. I would highly recommend his services to others dealing with estate administration matters.

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Thank you for your kind words about John Breeze and our contentious probate team. We understand that this can be a difficult time, and we appreciate the importance of having a calm and patient professional to guide you through it. We’re pleased John was able to support you throughout the process. Thank you again for choosing and recommending Wake Smith.

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Settlement Agreement review

Charlotte was great to work with, thorough, approachable and highly recommend.

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We’re delighted to hear that Charlotte delivered a fantastic service and that you would highly recommend her. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments, thank you for leaving us a review.

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Exactly what you'd hope for from a solicitors

Kate was incredibly professional throughout and managed my expectations. I couldn't have been happier to have to help and support along the way.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're pleased that Kate was able to fully support you with her expert knowledge and first-class service!

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Responsive service

Thankfully we use solicitors on very rare occasions, and when we do, we need someone who is friendly and professional. Charlotte was exactly that, giving us clear advice and providing a responsive service

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Thank you for your kind words for Charlotte. She is a credit to our Employment team!

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Lawyer did lawyer things. Now I have more money.

Liam was very helpful and got me a quick turnaround on a deadline which I appreciate!

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Matthew

Wake-Smith Solicitors have been excellent. They continued to fight my corner and they explained exactly what was going on every step of the way.

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Many thanks for your 5 star review and excellent feedback!

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Clinical Negligence

Tony

Millie was very thorough throughout the process, kept me informed and explained the legal jargon making it very clear, her knowledge and access to medical specialists for my case was very impressive, I was very happy with the final settlement figure Millie fought hard to achieve, I would highly recommend Wake Smith.

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Thank you for your 5 star review Tony! We appreciate your feedback, your positive comments will be passed on to Millie and the rest of the team.

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Claire

Excellent service provided - kept fully informed throughout the whole process from initial consultation to final settlement of the claim.

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Michael

Friends reasonable priced solicitor

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Brian

Very good solicitors

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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 probate, conveyancing (buying/selling/leasehold), employment and family law, demonstrating strong legal knowledge and efficient, thorough case handling. Clients praise speedy turnarounds, clear explanations, proactive problem‑solving and attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, patience, empathy, calmness under pressure, excellent communication and accessibility, plus a friendly, supportive approach that makes complex or stressful matters feel manageable.

clear communication
professional service
timely updates
efficient process
helpful staff
knowledgeable team
patient guidance
stress-free handling
approachable lawyers
quick turnaround

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Housing & Property

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

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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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