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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
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
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.

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.

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
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 /5 183 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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Housing & Property

Conveyancing.

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

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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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Sale of Property

Excellent service provided by all the staff at Wake Smith, the probate plus the sale of the property was dealt with quickly and professionally

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We're pleased to read that you were satisfied with the outcome of both our probate and conveyancing services and look forward to working with you again in the future.

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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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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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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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Sally

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Sally

5* to everyone at Wake Smith who have helped me with the probate of my mum’s estate. With special thanks to Sherelle O’Brien who’s been with me throughout and given me all the help and advice I could ever need in such a sensitive time. Also thanks to the lovely reception girls who walked me down to navigate their underground car park! I’ll certainly recommend Wake Smith and use you again if I need any more advice. Many thanks again, Sally Stevenson 😊

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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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4.8 /5 794 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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Professional staff
Efficient service
Supportive team
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Stress-free process
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Can’t recommend enough

Fantastic throughout our process, great communication and was so quick getting us sorted.

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A Smooth and Stress Free Experience

From start to finish, my conveyancing experience was handled with real efficiency and professionalism. The process felt quick and well managed throughout, and I was kept fully informed at every stage, which gave me great confidence. I particularly appreciated the smooth onboarding process and the user friendly portal, which made tracking progress straightforward. Communication was consistently clear and timely, with direct contact with my solicitor, which made a real difference. Overall, I found the service reliable, organised, and highly supportive, making what can be a stressful process feel much more manageable.

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

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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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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 Sailan

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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