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Wake Smith Solicitors

Wake Smith Solicitors

4.5(255 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sheffield

About the company

Wake Smith Solicitors is a law firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The firm has been based in Sheffield for over 200 years and trusted in Yorkshire since 1802. It has more than 40 experienced legal professionals. Paul Gibbon is Managing Director & Director in Commercial Property. Rebecca Robinson is Director and Head of Company Commercial. The firm's residential conveyancing department is accredited to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. The firm's corporate team is consistently ranked in The Legal 500 legal directory.

The company and commercial team advises clients from start up to trading, growth, reorganisation and exit, works with clients nationally, and its clients include manufacturing companies and healthcare sector participants. Personal injury solicitors offer a no win no fee agreement. Legal services are provided in commercial property, company commercial, employment law, business litigation, intellectual property, family & divorce law, conveyancing, medical & clinical negligence, personal injury, wills & probate, and inquest advice.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Conveyancing emerges as a recurring theme in feedback about this Sheffield firm, with reviewers describing property purchases and sales that proceeded smoothly even when complications arose with buyers. Buyers of first homes, sellers of flats and those handling probate following a bereavement all feature among the accounts. The qualities that recur are consistent: prompt and clear communication, a team that keeps matters moving without clients needing to chase updates, and a process that feels straightforward rather than stressful. Named individuals appear throughout the feedback, among them Ellie, Hannah, Luke, Anne, Amanda, Vicky, Tom Weightman and Sherelle O'Brien, credited with answering questions, offering advice and showing sensitivity during difficult circumstances.

A name change handled within a week and a business sale supported by two solicitors are also mentioned. Reviewers note professionalism paired with compassion, thoroughness and an approachable manner. Difficulties caused by other parties are described as being managed calmly and without fuss, and reception staff are remembered for practical help. The impression left is of a practice where probate, property transactions and personal legal matters are dealt with efficiently and where clients feel supported from their first enquiry to completion.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Terri Stuart18 June 2026

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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Bethan10 June 2026

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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Yousef Sailan29 May 2026

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.

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K T17 May 2026

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.

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Kerry Camden22 January 2026

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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Mano Karan30 November 2025

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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Vicky Hallbrook13 June 2025

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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Contact
+441142666660www.wake-smith.co.ukNo1 Velocity, 2 Tenter St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4BY
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:30
Tuesday08:30–17:30
Wednesday08:30–17:30
Thursday08:30–17:30
Friday08:30–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed