Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors

Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors is a Sheffield-based law firm that has been established for over 50 years. It has expanded through mergers with Waite Turner Breislin in 1996, Slater Elliott in 1999, Peel and Co in 2004, Mundy Coutts-Wood in 2007, Peter Stubbs & Co in 2011, and Leviten Thompson in 2014. The firm is the trading name of Norrie Waite and Slater Solicitors Limited and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Its partners are Jonathan F. Darwin, David P. v Staniforth, Karen Moxon Smith, Nick Elliott, and Sean Bennett.

Norrie Waite & Slater holds franchises for Public Funding (Legal Aid) in Family, Childcare, and Criminal Matters. Its family solicitors include Resolution Accredited Specialists, collaboratively trained lawyers, and members of the Law Society's Children Panel. The firm provides legal services in family law and divorce, conveyancing, legal aid, criminal defence, wills and probate, and disputes. It offers legal advice and representation at court or the police station on a private or legal aid basis, and a free initial consultation in some areas of law. Personal injury compensation claims can be conducted on a 'no win no fee' basis.

Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors draws consistent praise from clients across family, property and claims work in Sheffield. Several reviewers describe the family law team as a steadying presence during difficult court proceedings, singling out Leah Wood for her professionalism, empathy and willingness to give honest advice so clients can make informed choices. Jenny Gyton is also named for steering a complex case with clarity and emotional support, while Sarah is thanked for determined work that ended in a successful claim outcome.

On the conveyancing side, Nicholas and Nick Elliot recur in accounts of house sales and purchases, with reviewers repeatedly mentioning same-day replies to emails, quick action and patient explanations of unexpected complications, alongside what customers call reasonable pricing. Laura Thorpe is described as efficient and friendly, with correspondence that stood out for its standard.

David Williams is noted for knowledge and consistency on purchases and sales. A theme running through the feedback is how promptly clients are kept informed, from first instructions to completion, and how approachable the team remains throughout. The recurring theme is expertise combined with genuine care, and it is this blend of clear communication, specialist knowledge and supportive handling that clients return to when describing their experiences.