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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
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
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 4.9/5

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
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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 4.8/5
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 45 / 4,773
Wills, Trusts & Probate 199 / 3,799
Family Law 128 / 4,222
Commercial Property 44 / 3,669
Employment 8 / 3,623
Clinical Negligence 6 / 1,248
Company & Commercial 78 / 4,181
Personal Injury 105 / 2,652
Dispute Resolution 65 / 1,807
Private Client Law 23 / 310
Banking 28 / 1,033
Commercial and Business Law 18 / 362
Contract Law 22 / 1,431
Corporate Law 22 / 848
Immigration 115 / 2,287
Consumer 64 / 4,418
Disability Law 11 / 603
Inheritance Law 10 / 685
Litigation 33 / 900
Pensions Law 7 / 489
Asset Management 11 / 397
Auction Law 21 / 287
Brexit Law 5 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 413
Business Law 32 / 472
Care Law 31 / 536
Charities 24 / 768
Child Law 49 / 1,646
Company Law 21 / 973
Compliance Law 6 / 450
Construction 34 / 854
Court of Protection and Deputyship 20 / 581
Crime/ Criminal Defence 116 / 2,151
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 9 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 23 / 790
Discrimination Law 10 / 501
Elder Law 8 / 321
Energy Law 6 / 359
Equality Law 22 / 1,098
Equity Law 32 / 569
Fire Safety Law 4 / 180
Governance Law 2 / 272
Health and Safety Law 5 / 577
Health and Welfare Law 9 / 185
Healthcare Law 4 / 357
Human rights 12 / 962
IT & Intellectual Property 23 / 1,113
Injunctions Law 31 / 933
Intellectual Property Law 7 / 626
LGBT Law 10 / 233
Land Law 37 / 1,326
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 13 / 434
Money & Tax 47 / 1,953
National Insurance Law 15 / 422
Nuisance Law 10 / 235
Occupational Health Law 13 / 430
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 95
Prison Law 7 / 241
Privacy Law 4 / 513
Professional Negligence 60 / 1,299
Regulations 51 / 2,412
Welfare & Benefits 32 / 1,052
National 130 / 11,168

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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

4.9 /5 101 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in conveyancing, probate, family and employment law, offering clear legal advice and efficient handling of complex transactions. Clients praise timely communication, strong organisation, effective problem‑solving and good value. Soft skills highlighted include empathy, patience, approachability, reassurance, professionalism and a supportive, client‑focused manner; teams are described as calm under pressure, reliable and attentive, keeping clients informed and guided throughout stressful processes.

Clear communication
Very professional
Efficient service
Helpful staff
Timely updates
Knowledgeable team
Friendly reception
Good value
Calm support
Highly recommended

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Carl Walley

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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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We're pleased to read that John was able to make the process easy to understand and was a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for recommending Wake Smith Solicitors!

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

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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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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Anonymous

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate application

First class service from beginning to end

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!

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Mayor Niket

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Trusted Probate Expertise

I’m extremely grateful to John Breeze at Wake Smith Solicitors. He helped me navigate difficult probate matters with expertise, patience, and genuine care

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Thank you for taking the time to leave John a 5-star review!

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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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DEBORAH

Family Law

DEBORAH

After weeks of failing to navigate my way round the Deed poll process I contacted Wake Smith to help me change my name. I was taken through every step of their much simpler process by lovely Vicky Walker who was so kind, patient and efficient and the whole process was completed in a few days. I have no hesitation recommending Vicky and Wake Smith, thank you so much .

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Hi Deborah, Many thanks for taking the time to leave a 5 star review, and your lovely feedback. We will pass on your comments to Vicky. Thank you

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Family Law

stuart

Used Wake smith Solicitors to do my Deed poll excellent professional service did not realise how easier it was to do it through Solicitor was processed within days I had been waiting over 7 months going through the government gateway to get this done in result they have lost my details really thank the Solicitor Vicky for being so prompt and sorting my name change thank you

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Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review, your positive comments will be passed on to Vicky!

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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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4.8 /5 817 Reviews
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What clients say about Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in conveyancing, probate, family and employment law, offering clear legal advice and efficient handling of complex transactions. Clients praise timely communication, strong organisation, effective problem‑solving and good value. Soft skills highlighted include empathy, patience, approachability, reassurance, professionalism and a supportive, client‑focused manner; teams are described as calm under pressure, reliable and attentive, keeping clients informed and guided throughout stressful processes.

Clear communication
Very professional
Efficient service
Helpful staff
Timely updates
Knowledgeable team
Friendly reception
Good value
Calm support
Highly recommended

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Anonymous

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Employment

Settlement agreement

Charlotte was so friendly, helpful, thorough and responded to all queries quickly. Couldn't be happier with the service.

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Thank you for leaving Charlotte in our Employment Law team a 5-star review, we really appreciate your kind comments.

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Employment

Redundancy Advice

Charlotte was incredibly professional, supportive, and attentive throughout a very challenging period. She communicated clearly, guided me through every step with patience, and consistently acted in my best interests. Her calm, reassuring approach made a difficult time far more manageable, and I’m genuinely grateful for the exceptional service she provided.

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Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. It’s great to hear that Charlotte’s calm and supportive approach helped you through this period. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments.

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Glynn clarke

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Housing & Property

House sale

Perfect no problems from day one all professional

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Thank you for sharing your experience with our Conveyancing team! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Charis Darcy Edghill

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Housing & Property

Fantastic from the beginning

Don’t have any complaints shes been absolutely fabulous. Our first house unfortunately fell through and she helped us through the process of our second house. I don’t have a bad word to say about her. She’s been nothing but helpful. Would highly recommend.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such fantastic feedback for Lisa, and for recommending Wake Smith.

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Peter Rodgers

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Company & Commercial

Excellent Professional Service

Advice given exactly as requested, promptly.

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We're pleased to read you had a great experience with Aaron in our Company & Commercial team. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

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Terri Stuart

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.

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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K T

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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