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Dean,
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Home move
Always answered any questions and somebody always replied to any queries.
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Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
0114 2666660
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. Read more...
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Keeley,
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Tricky Sale With Restrictions
Lisa and Anne completed the sale of property that had some extra restrictions on the Land Registry. Whilst the sale took longer than expected the team were quick to respond and follow up requests.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
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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Matter Type:
Wills
Lee,
Collected on:
Simply the best
Gemma was very professional and very knowledgeable . She listened to us and compiled our Will
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Boddy,
Collected on:
Sale of holiday cottage
Good all round service slightly spoilt by delayed response to purchases queries.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Christopher
Collected on:
Sorting the sale of my late parents house
Wake smith were recommended to us by a family friend and I can say I'm glad she did
We started the process with my late parents probate which then went on to the sale of my late parents house
Wake smith very pleasant and understanding and very professional
The team who dealt with the house kept us informed every step of the way
Would highly recommend
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're pleased to hear you had a great experience with our probate, and conveyancing teams. We look forward to working with you in the future.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Andrew Barden
Collected on:
House sale
Very professional, easy to deal with, very approachable.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Kate,
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Excellent service from start to finidh
Instructed Wake Smith for a sale and purchase. Excellent service from start to finish. I was kept informed of the process throughout not just by the conveyancing team but also by their accounts team. Would certainly use again and would recommend.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
Thank you for choosing Wake Smith, and for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your positive feedback.
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Julie Brooks
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Great support and patient with it.
Wake Smith were very good throughout the long process from selling to buying. When it turned out that the property we wanted to buy was unregistered, we thought the worst. Then we began to get pressure from below us to break the chain, because of the time delay while this was sorted out. However, Amanda Cowley and her team managed to pull a miracle out of the hat, and we completed our purchase on the same day as our sale. We are very grateful for all their hard work on our behalf, chasing up our vendor's conveyancers for important documents and keeping on top of the situation. Amanda and her team were very patient with all our phone calls, explained what was happening along the way and eventually achieved what we once feared might be impossible.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to leave our conveyancing team a review. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Steven,
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House sale experience.
I have used Wakesmiths for a varies points over the last 8 years and have, for the most part, been happy.
But this time, due to Nicole's client focused approach, I felt like I had someone fully guiding me through the process and fighting my corner when the time called for it.
This has certainly cemented me using Wakesmiths again in future. Very happy and this was 100% due to dealing with Nicole who has given me the best service there so far.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
Firstly, thank you for choosing Wake Smith over the last few years. We really appreciate client feedback, especially when it is as fantastic as this! Thank you for taking the time to write a review, and for your glowing comments for Nicole in our conveyancing team. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Matter Type:
Legal Power of Attorney
Joan,
Collected on:
Wills, Grant of Probate, Lasting Power of Attorney
Sympathetically, professionally & efficiently dealt with by solicitor & her assistant. Kind & understanding in sensitive situations & good advice given.
Cannot thank them enough for their reliable service.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback for Sherelle in our Private Client team.
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Matter Type:
Change of name
Ella
Collected on:
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.
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 24 July, 2025:
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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Matter Type:
Family law
Vicky
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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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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Emma
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Emma
Great experience - always on hand to help. Big thanks especially to Lisa!
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 09 April, 2025:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Emma! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to Lisa – she’ll be so happy to know she made a positive impact. We're always here if you need anything!
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Matter Type:
Divorce
97aeccelsal
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97aeccelsal
Would highly recommend, very professional and efficient. Victoria and Lindsay made this process so easy and stress free.
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Matter Type:
Family law
Marlena
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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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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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Clinical Negligence
- Accident and Emergency Claims
- Amputation Negligence Claims
- Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
- Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
- Birth Injury Claims
- Birth Injury To Mother Claims
- Blood Transfusion Claims
- Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
- C. Difficile Claims
- Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
- Cerebral Palsy Claims
- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Clinical Negligence
- Cochlear Implant Claims
- Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
- Cosmetic Surgery Claims
- Defective Medical Device Claims
- Dental Negligence
- Dental Negligence Claims
- Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
- Diabetes Claims
- Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
- Eye Surgery Claims
- Failed Sterilisation Claims
- Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
- Faulty Defibrillator Claims
- Fertility Negligence Claims
- GP Negligence Claims
- Group B Streptococcus Claims
- Hospital Negligence Claims
- Knee Replacement Claims
- Laser Eye Surgery Claims
- Laser Treatment Claims
- Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- MRSA Claims
- Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
- Medical Negligence
- Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
- Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
- Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
- Nerve Damage Claims
- Nerve Injury Claims
- Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
- Oral Cancer Claims
- Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
- Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Periodontal Disease Claims
- Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
- Pressure Sore Claims
- Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Restorative Dentistry Claims
- Sepsis Negligence Claims
- Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
- Spinal Surgery Claims
- Stillbirth Compensation Claims
- Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
- Surgery Compensation Claims
- Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
- Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
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Consumer
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
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Employment
- Agency Staff / Temp Workers
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employee Team Moves
- Employment Contracts
- Equal Pay Disputes
- Family Leave
- Flexible Working
- Gardening Leave
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Holiday Pay Issues
- Maternity and Paternity
- Part Time Workers
- Pension Law
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Professional Discipline
- Redundancy
- Restrictive Covenants
- Senior Executives
- Settlement Agreements
- Stress at Work
- TUPE
- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
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Family Law
- Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
- Asset protection and tax mitigation
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Civil partnerships
- Cohabitation agreements and disputes
- Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Mediation
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
- Inheritance Act claims
- Injunctions
- Matrimonial finance
- Out Of Court Divorce
- Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
- Pension and property advice
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Separation Agreement
- Social Services
- Unmarried Couples' Rights
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Housing & Property
- Anti-social Behaviour
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
- Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
- Dilapidation Claims
- Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
- Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
- Extending your Lease
- Freehold Enfranchisement
- Housing Associations
- Housing Management
- Housing disputes
- Injunctions
- Investment and buy to let properties
- Landlord and Tenant
- Lease Extensions
- Leasehold properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- Neighbour Disputes
- New home purchases and sales
- Option agreements and conditional contracts
- Planning
- Possession and repossession proceedings
- Property Disputes
- Purchase and Sale
- Remortgaging
- Renting and Tenancy Agreements
- Repossessions
- Residential Conveyancing
- Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
- Right of First Refusal
- Right of Way and Rights to Light
- Right to Manage
- Service Charge Disputes
- Service Charge Recovery
- Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
- Tenant Eviction
- Transfer of title
- Transfers of equity
- Transfers of parts of land
- Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
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Human rights
- Human rights
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Money & Tax
- HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
- Inheritance Tax
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Property Holding Structures
- Tax
- Tax Advisory Services
- Tax Compliance Services
- Trusts
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Personal Injury
- Accident Abroad
- Accident At Work
- Accidents At Sea And Cruise Injury
- Accidents In Public Places
- Amputation
- Asbestos Compensation
- Asbestos Lung Cancer
- Asbestosis
- Back Injury At Work
- Broken Bone Or Fracture
- Burns, Scars and Lacerations At Work
- Bus and Coach Accident
- Car Accident
- Car Passenger
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Children's Accident
- Children's Serious Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Cycling Accident
- Defective Work Equipment
- Dog Bite
- Fall From Height
- Fatal Accident
- Fatal Asbestos
- Gym Injury Compensation
- Head Injury At Work
- Head and Brain Injury
- Holiday Accidents and Illness
- Holiday Sickness and Illness Compensation
- Horse Riding Injury
- Industrial Disease Compensation
- Manual Handling
- Mesothelioma Compensation
- Motor Insurance Policy
- Motorbike Accident
- No Win No Fee
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
- Occupational Asthma
- Osteoarthritis
- Personal Injury Law
- Pleural Plaques (Scotland)
- Pleural Thickening
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Serious Injury
- Skiing Injury
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Spinal Injury Compensation
- Sports Injury
- Supermarket Accident
- Workplace Slip and Trip
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Professional Negligence
- Accountants
- Architects
- Barristers
- Engineers
- Financial advisors
- IT professionals
- Insurance brokers
- Professional Negligence
- Professional Negligence law
- Professional trustees
- Surveyors
- Tax consultants
- Valuers
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Disputed Probate
- Disputed Trusts
- Disputed Wills
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills
Business areas of law
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Banking
- Banking
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Charities
- Charities
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Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial mortgages
- Developer disputes
- Development plot sales
- Environmental policy law
- Finance
- Investment purchases and Buy to Let
- Landlord and tenant
- Planning law
- Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
- Purchase of development land
- Rights of way issues
- Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
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Company & Commercial
- Agency agreements
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Asset Tracing
- Business structures and joint ventures
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Competition law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Corporate finance
- Data Protection
- Employment - business
- Franchising
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Management buyouts
- Merchandising and sponsorship
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Share option schemes
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Statutory Demands
- Summary Judgment
- Tax
- Unfair Loan Charges
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Construction
- Building contracts and professional appointments
- Construction
- Construction and engineering dispute resolution
- Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
- Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
- Development agreements
- Development loan facilities
- Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
- Engineering contracts
- Facility maintenance agreements
- Framework agreements
- Guarantees and bonds
- In-house training
- Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
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Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
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IT & Intellectual Property
- Computer and IT Law
- GDPR
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Regulations
- Health and Safety
- Licensing