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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

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
94%
Success
Rate
94%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
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
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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 4.7/5
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 and Business Law 17 / 348
Commercial Property 41 / 3,667
Land Law 40 / 1,321
Employment 11 / 3,621
Child Law 50 / 1,638
Clinical Negligence 4 / 1,246
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
Pensions Law 10 / 486
Asset Management 10 / 392
Elder Law 14 / 314
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 (Open)
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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4.8 /5 52 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.

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Carl Walley

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Used John Breeze for advice about a legal matter .Found John to be very professional and easy to understand, He had great legal knowledge and a pleasure to deal with. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends and family

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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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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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Trustworthy and reassuring

I couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide me through the legal advice process for my settlement agreement. Charlotte was kind, patient, informative, and warm and I trusted her from the start to the end. I had many questions and Charlotte spent the time to answer them all, my concerns were met with reassurance and understanding. Charlotte tailored her approach to my circumstances and kept me up to date on the ongoing process and outcomes. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Charlotte for anyone looking for approachable and informative legal advice.

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We're so pleased to read your glowing feedback for Charlotte! Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your comments are very appreciated and will be passed on to the team.

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Professional, clear advice

The complete service from the lawyer to reception was friendly, professional and timely

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Providing an excellent standard of service from initial contact through to delivering legal advice is exactly what we strive to achieve, so your comments are greatly appreciated.

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Family Law

Steven

I cannot rate Wake Smith highly enough, specifically Lindsey Canning and Victoria Walker. Lindsey was the utmost professional, everything was done by the book and at times she was bluntly honest with me. Everything you need from a solicitor. Vicky was my point of contact, always available, consistent, supportive and very helpful. Dealing with a difficult subject with empathy and humour is a credit to Vicky's character.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. We're pleased to hear you had a great experience with Wake Smith!

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Si

Commercial Property

A client

Tom Weightman has been superb. His clear-minded approach and pragmatism has been the cornerstone of both my personal and professional legal requirements for many years. He brings an extremely high level of professional expertise to the table, and there is not a single occasion where his presence has been anything other than practical, realistic and completely solution-focused; a calm and measured solicitor. There is no scenario in which we do not want Tom in our corner. I cannot give a higher recommendation.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review and your excellent feedback for Tom, he is a credit to Wake Smith!

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Sara

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Sara

My husband and I recently had our wills rewritten by Stephanie Chung and we would not hesitate to recommend her and Wake Smith. Stephanie was very professional in all aspects of our dealings with her, always prompt with responses, gave clear and sensible advice / guidance and was very personable and easy to be with. The offices are bright, modern, calm and welcoming with artwork reflecting Sheffield's rivers and valleys. The reception staff were discreet yet attentive. Overall, an excellent experience. Thank you Stephanie. Neil and Sara Drake

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Hi Sara, thank you for leaving a five star review! We are pleased to read you had an excellent experience with us, your positive feedback will be passed on to Stephanie and the rest of the team. Thank you

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Gandy

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Gandy

Wake Smith has been our family solicitors for years. Jennifer Robinson was really helpful when I recently wanted to update my will, she was patient and demonstrated empathy due to the reasons for the update. I am grateful for the professional and thorough service I received. My calls and emails are always promptly responded to.

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Hi, Many thanks for your kind feedback, your comments will be passed on to the team. We hope you will consider using Wake Smith again in the future.

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Commercial Property

A client

I utilise Wake Smith for all my property dealings and I am never disappointed. Tom is my primary point of contact and seems to have an in-depth knowledge of complicated property matters. Would highly recommend. A*

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Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, we really appreciate your positive feedback!

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4.8 /5 792 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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Great solicitors

From start to finish communication was great and easy to understand, fast responses and kept upto date throughout would deffo recommend

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Conveyancing.

Excellent, speedy and professional service, certainly has their clients best interest at the forefront.

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Carl Walley

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Clear advice

Used John Breeze for advice about a legal matter .Found John to be very professional and easy to understand, He had great legal knowledge and a pleasure to deal with. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends and family

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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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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

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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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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