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Extremely compelling advocate' and head of childcare Muctar Johal 'is highly respected in the field of child protection.

Effective advocate" (...) "adept at handling the most complex cases involving children" (...) "skilled and subtle negotiator.

An excellent advocate.

The legal knowledge and advice that is given – especially by Muctar Johal – is superior to advice from other legal firms.

At Smith Partnership, Muctar Johal ‘leads his team by example’ and is a renowned figure in children law.

Muctar Johal leads his team by example. His advocacy is exceptional. He is calm and unflappable. His ability to digest complicated medical reports is phenomenal.

The breadth of experience and knowledge within the family team make it the go to firm within the area for advice on complex legal issues.

Muctar Johal is quite simply exceptional. On the very rare occasions he does not have the answer to a complex legal issue, he will undertake thorough research and you can be sure you are getting the best advice.

Smith Partnership advises on a variety of commercial property matters, including developments, landlord and tenant issues and property finance work, with particular experience in the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Practice head Jason Wood specialises in advising developers on site assemblies and the subsequent sale of plots and acts for property portfolios on the purchase, sale and leasing of properties.

The thing that makes Smith Partnership unique is that they give good old-fashioned personal service, and they care.

The ‘highly professional’ Smith Partnership offers ‘excellent business acumen’ and ‘great depth of expertise’.

Key figures include practice head Jason Wood, who has particular expertise in the healthcare sector. The group's expertise covers acquisitions and disposals, property finance and development work, landlord and tenant instructions and corporate support work. The client list features a major pub company and several players from the food and drink industry.

Thank you to James Johnson for the help and advice with my unexpected employment dispute. James was very professional, concise and prompt given the timescales we had to get this resolved. I was very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend James! 

Smith Partnership has an excellent employment team who are attentive and responsive to our business priorities and provide pragmatic advice.

I have used James Johnson’s services via the Smith Partnership for over five years and I am happy to comment as follows. James is my first point of contact for any legal employment matters.  He deals with each issue with complete professionalism, patience and knowledge.  He always goes the extra mile to ensure that we fully understand the reasons and implications of any advice he offers. I would not hesitate to recommend James to any other fellow HR professional or employer.

I would like to thank James Johnson at Smith Partnership Solicitors for his excellent service in dealing with my situation at very short notice.

I would not hesitate to contact him again if required & thoroughly recommend him for his efficiency & professionalism.

I engaged the services of Smith Partnership to help me with an exit from my employment which had been instigated by my employer whilst I was on maternity leave and trying to return on a flexible working basis. My case was handled by James Johnson who I found to be meticulous, articulate and thoroughly knowledgeable throughout. James dealt with my case with care and understanding, doing his best to minimise any costs for myself whilst being fully transparent regarding fees. I found James to be extremely reliable, honest and client focused. My case was dealt with very quickly and reached a satisfactory conclusion to what was a very stressful time. I would not hesitate to either use Smith Partnership again and I highly recommend them, as I cannot imagine any other practice dealing with my case as well as they did.

I contacted James Johnson at Smith Partnership for help and advice regarding an employment law matter. It was refreshing to receive candid, open and realistic advice regarding the situation and what was achievable. James provided clear (jargon free!) explanations and guidance. The service was responsive and I felt supported at all times. We achieved a fair and reasonable outcome with James taking the stress out of the situation.

I would definitely recommend James Johnson. I found him to be very approachable and professional, making things easy to understand. When circumstances changed, he was very flexible and accommodating.

Excellent service and professional advice given by James Johnson

Excellent service by James Johnson - I would highly recommend him for any assistance with employment issues.

James and his team at Smith Partnership offered me a fantastic service. They provide sound advice and helped me through a stressful process using straightforward language and professional at all times. Thank you!

Highly recommended - I was very pleased with the service I received from Smith Partnership. James Johnson provided me with clear comprehensive advice, which in turn gave me great reassurance. He is extremely professional, responding promptly to emails and phone calls. In addition, he is very polite and friendly, and it was therefore a pleasure to work with him. James made me feel very cared for, and that I was in good hands. I would definitely hire him again.

James made a very awful situation more bearable by taking the time to thoroughly explain the situation and the options available to me. James was lovely and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. If I was to be in the same situation in the future James would be my first Call.

James Johnson was excellent. He gave good tactical as well as good legal advice in relation to an employment dispute which ended successfully.

I instructed the services of James Johnson of Smith Partnership for matters relating to my employment. I was in an extremely stressed and emotional state due to the actions of my employer. I was very fearful of where matters would proceed. James took on my case with what I can only describe as the most excellent professional manner. He was compassionate and empathetic to my position and requirements. His advice was at all times presented in a manner that cut through the clinical legality and was conveyed with the practicalities that a lay person needs. Although highly empathetic, James was always very honest in his advice and helping me achieve realistic outcome expectations. One of the best things to come from my instruction of James's services is my personal learning from  my observations of how James thinks things through. I have learnt much, and am better able to analyse adversity based purely on reason rather than heated emotion or sense of unfairness. This is the kind of long term benefit one does not expect but one is extremely grateful for.

Throughout my case, I was always reassured no matter what I faced, I was not alone. Wherever necessary, and whatever was required, was done in a timely, effective, and impactful manner by James. I never had to chase a response or update from him, and was never given conflicting, confusing or incorrect advice.  James was always respectful of my decisions and what I sought, and he moulded actions in a way that helped fully realise a highly favourable outcome. The support was genuine, continuous and James was committed not just to my case, but also in ensuring my wellbeing. I felt like I was treated not as a mere client, but with compassion and great care, as a person. I trusted James entirely, even as I faced extreme stress and I learnt to trust his advice fully and am very glad I did. My trust in James reaped a handsome outcome and matters concluded on a highly satisfactory resolution which provided me with everything I was looking for and a sense of closure to a very difficult time for me.

Reputable universities can always train a solicitor to be the best. One is perhaps less able to train the very best of solicitors to be the very kindest as well. I think this rare feature of kindness combined with excellent counsel is wonderfully demonstrated by James. I have no doubt when I state that I received the very best counsel from the very best of solicitors.

I now go forward into a new career with the best start possible. Thank you for every single thing James!

I had an employment law issue that was dealt with swiftly and to my utmost satisfaction by James Johnson, I cannot praise him and his team highly enough.

Thanks to the diligence and commitment of James Johnson at The Smith Partnership, my recent employment issue was handled with the utmost empathy and professionalism at a very testing time for my Company. Nothing was ever too much trouble for James, I felt constantly reassured, and his communication was always instantaneous, honest and integral. As a result of this exceptional service I will solely be using The Smith Partnership for any future legal issues I have.

James provided me with excellent advise relating to a settlement agreement. He took me through the legal speak, translating it into plain English and helped to enhance the outcome for me. Given the COVID restrictions all of this was carried out remotely and James was very helpful, overcoming a number of technical issues, ensuring that the whole process was completed within 24 hours. I will definitely recommend his services to friends and family. Thank you James.

James Johnson was recommended to me when I needed representation urgently regarding an employment matter. He immediately conceived a winning strategy and delivered this flawlessly, leaving the other party's representative trailing. Not only did he get the right result, but he was prompt, efficient and supportive through a difficult time for me. I can't thank him enough.

Great advice from James Johnson, would highly recommend. The whole experience went smoothly, everything was explained well, felt comfortable discussing what normally would be difficult.

I worked with James to organise a sensitive matter which I was unsure how to approach. From the beginning he was extremely professional, spoke to me in plain English and gave me a call when I had queries around the wording on a document. I am so pleased I chose Smith Partnership for this assistance and would not hesitate to call them again if a need arose. Thank you very much James!

Excellent solicitors! Would highly recommend. I was supported by James Johnson who gave me great employment advice. Such a professional and lovely person who was always available to help and got everything done quickly and effectively! Thank you.

James gave me very clear advice which I understood easily. He went above and beyond, replying to emails at the weekend due to the time frame of the matter in hand.

Thank you, James Johnson for all your help at such a very difficult time in my life. From the moment you engaged with me (and my Husband), you provided immense support, advice and help. My husband and I are so very grateful for everything. I will never forget how you managed to encapsulate my exact sentiments and feelings from our meetings together. You are a unique talent and so professional at what you do. Wishing you the best for the future.

Smiths Partnership and James Johnson were able to assist me in a recent employment matter which required immediate support and expertise . James came to my assistance and was able to break down each aspect into meaningful components removing a huge amount of stress and gave me immediate confidence that he would support me in my requirements - I couldn't recommend James or Smiths partnership highly enough.

Finding myself in the need for the services of an Employment Law specialist was very daunting. James Johnson, partner at Smith Partnership soon put me at ease. Whilst showing empathy for my situation he was very professional and efficient. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and Smith Partnership to anyone who finding themselves in the unfortunate need for their services.

My experience with Smith Partnership & James Johnson was excellent. James understood and dealt with my situation. Communication and professionalism were excellent and James helped me secure the best outcome. I found the experience with Smith Partnership to be good from first contact with Claire through to conclusion.

I contacted James Johnson to assist with a settlement agreement between myself and my employer. I was impressed with his understanding and knowledge on the matter. His insight showed some issues that required resolution before we were able to sign off the agreement. He was efficient and stuck to our allocated budget, I would certainly obtain his assistance again if needed and would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services.

A huge thanks to James Johnson at Smith Partnership for handling my settlement agreement after being made redundant from my previous employer. James was professional, thorough and explained the process clearly from start to finish in an understandable way. My case was handled very efficiently and quickly. I can highly recommend his services!

I wanted to put on record how much I appreciated your support with my settlement agreement. Your calmness, empathy and professionalism meant that the process moved quickly and you worked extremely hard. Thanks so much for all your sterling support and advice, which you delivered at pace to a favourable conclusion and with great communication throughout. I couldn’t have got through this without you and want to ensure you are recognised for this.

Used Smith Partnership for my settlement agreement from my previous employer. Customer service from Judith Bull was excellent, smooth process from start to finish from loading my ID remotely without going to the office. James Johnson one of the Partners was excellent, professional, fair and didn’t try to upsale my agreement to try and get more money from me as there was no guarantees faultless through out and really please with the service from both Judith and James.

James and his team were quick to respond, extremely thorough and achieved the results I wanted. Kept me informed of any costs all the way through the process. Highly recommend!

I was referred to James Johnson by a friend to assist with negotiating and finalising my settlement agreement, and I couldn't have been more pleased with his services. As someone navigating this process for the first time, I found it to be quite overwhelming at times. However, my initial Teams conversation with James instantly put me at ease. His calm and confident demeanour provided me with much-needed reassurance. He guided me through the agreement, uncovering issues that I had overlooked and identifying errors made by my employer. I wholeheartedly recommend James to anyone in a similar situation requiring assistance with exit negotiations from their employer.

I dealt with James and Katie, and all I can say is incredible service. Timely, friendly and efficient. I was kept in the loop at all stages and would not hesitate to recommend Smiths Partnership.

I used Smith Partnership with regard to my redundancy settlement paperwork. They made the whole process very easy for me, at a time when things were stressful and contacting a solicitor seemed just another difficult thing to have to do. James Johnson and his team ensured everything was dealt with professionally, quickly and made it hassle- free for me. I was so happy - I recommended them to the rest of my colleagues.

I highly recommend James Johnson from Smiths Partnership. I recently worked with him on an employment matter, and he provided excellent service. During the initial consultation and the final resolution of my case, James demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Thanks to his expertise and diligence, my case was resolved swiftly and successfully. I am truly grateful for the positive outcome.

James has handled my case in an extremely professional and swift manner, helping to make a very stressful situation feel less daunting. My legal knowledge is extremely limited, but James explained every step of the process to me in very simple terms, helping me to understand exactly what was happening.

I highly recommend James and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future.

James has been fantastic helping us with legal work. Would recommend. If you are looking for solicitors who make you feel welcome and answer your questions Smith is a great option.

James Johnson was incredibly supportive and gave some very sound advice. He was able to use his knowledge and his amiable approach to succeed in getting me the settlement that I needed when I found myself no longer in employment. I would totally recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances. He is professional and approachable and certainly gets results. I cannot thank him enough.

James and his team provided excellent service and useful guidance. They were very responsive and very personable. Would definitely recommend them.

If you are looking for a trust worthy, efficient and effective solicitor then use Smith Partnership. My solicitor - James, was brilliant. He handled my case sensitively, answered all my questions and was fully informed of all the details of my situation. I couldn’t have asked for a more smoother process. Thank you James and Smith Partnership for your support!

I applaud the Smith Partnership in the way that they have evolved and established themselves over the years, making them one of the leading law firm in the UK and certainly the best in Derby, offering many legal services backed up by highly skilled professional people. James Johnson is testament to the way that they have moved forward, James helped me this week with some advice on employment law as I am presently involved in an employment tribunal. I had less than one hour on the phone with James and he was absolutely brilliant in listening to me and answering my questions. James certainly knows his trade and is exceptional in delivering what is required, he gave me some sound advice. It is also important for me to mention the support staff at The Smith Partnership, they to are exceptional in the way that they help manage the cases, they are polite and efficient. Last but not least, I think the fees are great value for money.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank James Johnson for his support during my recent redundancy experience.

I was under pressure to resolve the situation at pace. Despite the Easter Bank Holiday, James met with me, represented me and resolved any of my outstanding queries promptly but also in a professional and dignified manner that satisfied both my employer and myself.

James Johnson provides a personable service, has always delivered and turned around responses and documentation in a timely fashion. His knowledge and support with the cases we present and his advice accordingly provides a great deal of comfort and confidence.

I saw James Johnson regarding an employment issue. He explained everything clearly & thoroughly and offered excellent advice. Communication was superb and everything was sorted quickly and efficiently. Would definitely recommend.

I contacted Smith Partnership for advice on an employment issue. I received a first class service which included robust advice and support from James Johnson. I was kept informed throughout the process, on the prospects of my case, costs, and guidance on reaching a settlement with my former employer. I have no hesitation in recommending James to any prospective client who requires advice on employment matters.

I cannot thank James enough for his recent support with regards to an employment contract settlement issue. Interaction & support was very professional but also friendly & supportive. James was highlighted a number of issued I had not considered, and took time to address a number of specific concerns I had. I really appreciate support James provided esp as had never experienced this sort of issue before - would certainly recommend to others.

James at Smith Partnership is simply superb. Honest, trustworthy and transparent. Excellent communication and nothing was too much trouble. I would choose him time and time again for excellent advise and representation. Thank you!

I worked with James Johnson to review an employment settlement agreement. James was fantastic from beginning to end and the whole experience was super simple. James ensured that the matter was dealt with quickly, that updates were provided promptly and that negotiations between all parties was effortless. I would highly recommend James for employment related matters.

I recently had the pleasure of working with James for legal advice on two job settlements, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the outset, he demonstrated a calm and collected demeanour that instantly put me at ease during what could have been a stressful process. James is incredibly knowledgeable and has a remarkable ability to cut through the legal jargon, making complex concepts easily understandable. This clarity was invaluable as it allowed me to make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed. Communication was another standout aspect of my experience. He was always prompt in responding to my questions and provided regular updates, which kept me informed throughout the entire process. James was not only professional but also very reassuring, providing the support I needed during this time. One of the most impressive qualities was his efficiency—everything was handled quickly and effectively, ensuring that I could move forward without unnecessary delays. Overall, I am extremely grateful for the support and expertise James provided. If you are in need of legal advice, especially regarding job settlements, I wholeheartedly recommend him . Thank you, James, for your exceptional service!

I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service provided by James. From the very first consultation, James was professional, approachable, and thorough, ensuring I fully understood every step of the process. James’s expertise gave me confidence throughout, and I felt well-supported. I would highly recommend James to anyone in need of reliable legal assistance. 

James was a huge help as I went through my first UK redundancy. He gave excellent advice, was very clear and knowledgeable.

5 stars without a doubt. Ruth Jones was my family law solicitor and she was a god send in my difficult times which turned out to be very lengthy, especially through COVID. She was professional and to the point, yet understood me on a personal level. I cannot recommend her enough!!

Very experienced' and 'highly regarded' practice head Ruth Jones (...)

Head of family practice, Ruth Jones, routinely advises on the financial aspects of relationship breakdowns, prenuptial/cohabitation contracts and cases involving minors. Solicitors Adele Woods and Emma Hennessy are also noted.

The breadth of experience and knowledge within the family team make it the go to firm within the area for advice on complex legal issues.

The support from Adele and Ruth in the Family Law team has been invaluable. Throughout a very difficult time, it made all the difference to have such great advice and support. The service has been pragmatic, meticulous and (most importantly) caring too.

Throughout the Divorce process, Ruth and her team, worked efficiently and responded promptly to my queries. Ruth dealt with my case with professionalism, kindness and empathy and her thorough and informative approach from the onset, helped me through this very unforeseen and stressful time. Following my experience, I would have no hesitation in recommending the Smith Partnership and would be happy to record a five-star rating. 

Just want to thank you and Emma for everything. You've both been brilliant and helped me through a very difficult time. 

Emma Hennessy at Smiths Partnership Swadlincote, has been supporting with ongoing family matters which then lead to her Legally Representing in Family Court. The support, understanding and kindness shown by Emma and her secretary Amanda as well as the honest and straight talking legal knowledge and guidance is something my family and I will be forever grateful for! We couldn't wish for better Legal Representation.

All contact with this partnership has been impressive. I liked what they wrote on their website in their statement of how they practice law, 'putting clients first', and my experience tells me they really do. My initial contact was for advice concerning medical negligence. The secretary had Patrick Booth call me back the same afternoon. I expected to pay a fee for his advice but he insisted this first consultation was free, even after I'd made clear that I was not going to take my complaint against a hospital department to court. Patrick Booth gave me precise advice concerning what to write in my initial complaint to the hospital and even offered to read this through, what I could expect as a response and advised me to escalate the matter to the CQC if the hospital's response to my complaint was unsatisfactory. He explained the further actions possible and had I the emotional fortitude to take a department's catalogue of serious error to the press, or to court, I know I would have had confidence in Mr Booth's counsel. The efficiency and friendliness of my first contact with the Smith partnership led me to Amanda, the drafting of a will and appointment of executor. Just like Patrick, Amanda ensured clarity about my intentions, was transparent about her reasonable fees and I have confidence that when the time comes, she will execute my wishes perfectly. It is reassuring that she will visit me at home to discuss the draft and will be able to photograph the location of documents and gifts at the same time. One happy client here!

Clare, you’re absolutely amazing, that is all I can say - you won me my daughter back. You and Amelia have both been amazing through all of my difficulties, I don’t think I’d have got through it without help from you both.

I approached Smith Partnership during the worst time in my life. My husband had died and I had struggled with a lot of things, leading to the point where my children had just been removed by the Local Authority. I was introduced to Della who helped me through this period, which was further worsened by Covid-19. It led to delays in the legal case and difficulties around seeing my children. Throughout the whole time Della was there. Whenever I had a query, she responded quickly and where it was possible for her, she would take action to help. At times where the process was frustrating and seemed endless, Della was there to remind me that I wasn’t alone. She was always prompt and efficient in responding to me. After 18 months it was finally time for the court hearing, and Della and her team continued working to find a resolution agreeable for all parties right up until the last moment. I was very happy with the outcome, especially considering that I believed up until the end that I had absolutely no chance of ever getting my children back. But thanks to Della’s perseverance and hard work we came to a solution that gives me the opportunity to have my children back home with me in the very near future. After having lost my husband, my business, my home and then my children in a very short period of time for each other, I was so close to giving up. I couldn’t see a way where I would ever have a life or be happy again. Della and her team have given me that gift. For the first time in years I have been able to see a future for myself; one with my children in it to share with me. I cannot thank her enough for that and would recommend her to anyone.

Della, Thank you for your help and hard work throughout the nightmare time we had as a family. We appreciate everything you did for us and forever grateful. We can move on with a happy life. Thank you again.

Smith Partnership offers an outstanding service with Ruth Ball demonstrating in-depth legal knowledge, together with displaying excellent commercial acumen, delivered in a structured and proactive manner.

I find Smith Partnership, in particular Ruth Ball, to be a pro-active, responsive legal firm, providing a highly professional and cost-effective service.

The reasoning behind our choice to switch our legal requirements to Smith Partnership was further endorsed by our introduction to Ruth Ball. Ruth has been a major asset at a time our rapidly growing company needs a reassuring and strong approach in challenging situations. This has provided a considerable level of confidence at a crucial time for our private investors.

‘Stand out‘ and ‘unflappable‘ Ruth Ball leads the insolvency department at Smith Partnership, where she leverages over 20 years’ worth of experience in contentious matters and bankruptcy litigation, and has carved out a specialism in cases involving a high level of investigative work in relation to antecedent proceedings against directors; she also assists shareholders, lenders, creditors, insolvency practitioners and directors in non-contentious matters.

The team has excellent technical skills and are very pragmatic and results-focused. Superb client service as well.

Ruth Ball is a stand out lawyer. She has enormous experience and is unflappable. She works extremely hard and has a keen eye for the details and for achieving a pragmatic result.

Having worked with the Insolvency and Corporate Recovery Team for a number of years, I would always be happy to recommend their services. Even when we have referred tricky and time-consuming matters to them, they have always been happy to help and take a commercial view on WIP and billings, which in insolvency litigation is always welcomed.

Very professional company especially solicitor Mr Simon Rowley is a fantastic person, good character, honest and modest person ever I seen in my life. He worked my case even didn’t charge me. Thanks Mr Simon.

Absolutely recommended Smiths Partnership assisted me with a CICA application, Smiths went above and beyond for me, there was no questioned unanswered, everything was explained perfectly, communication was faultless, after hitting hurdle after hurdle I had bad news initially from the CICA and Simon Rowley fought my appeal excellently, Simon saw the injustice that I had faced and fought to get me the best outcome. I won my appeal and I couldn’t me more happy with the result, I’m absolutely over the moon, me and family would like to thank Smiths for everything that they have done if I ever need a solicitor in future, or my friends and family smiths partnership will be my first and only choice. Ten out of ten for everything. happy client. Very happy.

Lorraine & Steve, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you both for all the care and concern you have shown me during these difficult  last two years and working tirelessly to ensure that the verdict worked in our favour and thank god it did. If it weren’t for your advocacy and knowledge, the matter would have certainly not come to a not guilty verdict today. Thanks once again for your legal advice, time and efforts. 

I and my family cannot thank you enough for your assistance. Your legal expertise and professionalism went above and beyond my expectations throughout the course of my case.

 I can not put into words how brilliant steve and his team are, Steve helped me every step of the way over 18 months until the court date, He explained complicated things in English to me, If it wasn't for him I probably wouldn't be writing this review he was a true professional and was there for me every step of the way, Due to him I will only use smiths solicitors for any legal mater that my arise in the future Great company great team. Thanks a million for everything.

I was assisted by Steve Hennessy of the stoke branch in a matter of criminal law. I can honestly say Steve is a proficient, superior legal wizard who is tactical, incredibly highly skilled. Not only this but he has a gift where his clients feel relaxed and at rest irrespective of the impending doom they may or may not face. He is determined and has a passion for winning- which most "high street" lawyers in my opinion lack, often going through the motions. For me he went above and beyond his actual remit. He is a straight talking practitioner - something which is needed. His tactical skills and sheer pinpoint microscopic approach got me the result I wished for. I think if you have the privilege of working with Steve, he would produce the most suitable result for you. I think going forward he certainly has my recommendation. 

Steve Hennesey - a fantastic solicitor.

Busy Bees have employed the services of Smiths Solicitors for approximately 14 years in regards to Debt Recovery and in particular the Court procedures.

They assist us from sending LBA’s, Issuing Court proceedings, Enforcing Judgements, arranging and progressing Payment Plans to supporting us with the occasional Witness statements and advice for Court cases.

Their excellent pragmatic management of our Debts has been continually successful and their team strive to act efficiently and politely to ensure a high Customer focus.

I needed to make a claim to the courts against an individual and I initially thought to myself this is easy. I can do that, but after making mistakes and getting the courts returning my application I sought professional advice. I only wished I'd have picked up the phone earlier and spoke to Andy H beforehand. I got directly through to him we spoke on the phone, I emailed the information through to him and he put me right. Honestly, I can't stress this enough. If you have a legal problem... step away from Google and well meaning friends and speak to a professional like Andy. He not only has the answers but is professional, honest and timely with his guidance. It will be the best money you spend in getting your problem solved.

Huge presence in The Midlands for crime. Andrew Oldroyd partner takes the case on as though each client is a family member.

Very strong criminal team, with great experience, technical ability and commitment.

The combination of friendliness and professionalism – they are very approachable and do not give the impression of “judging” clients. They have a strong work ethic and far better respected than other firms in the local are with a high volume of Higher Court Advocates.

Andrew Oldroyd dealt with my matter in a very professional way. The advice he provided was informative. He explained everything concisely and was extremely supportive throughout the process, providing regular updates on the situation. I would have no hesitation in using his and the Partnership's services again should I need to. Thank you for everything that you did.

I used the the services of Andrew Oldroyd for a speeding fine which I was facing a driving ban, Andrew did a fantastic job putting my case forward and defending me, I can strongly recommend Andrew and the Smith partnership. Thank you again Andrew for a fantastic job.
 

We have recently dealt with Andrew Oldroyd over a potential motoring conviction. He provided a professional, courteous and helpful service. Thank you.

The service that Andrew Oldroyd of Smith Partnership provided was exceptional . I highly would recommend there services to others.

From the first telephone conversation with Andrew, he was honest and sympathetic towards me, which helped very much when he represented me in court. He put my case across in a very professional manner and my sentence wasn't a shock, suffice to say the Court dealt with me leniently. I would highly recommend Andrew Oldroyd. In the nicest of ways I hope I will not be needing his help in future.

The professionalism and personal approach delivered by Andrew Oldroyd, both in the preparation and delivery of my case at Court.

Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Andrew Oldroyd is really nice, knowledgeable, approachable and compassionate.

Well where do I start. Smith Partnership was recommended to me by my friend PC Chambers. I have recently spoken with him to let him know about my case and i couldn't thank him enough for his recommendation. I met quite a few people at Smith Partnership, and everybody was so helpful and they would go out there way to make sure you have no worries about proceedings and times for court hearings. The communication that was given to me was 100%. I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Smith Partnership and especially Andrew Oldroyd for all the hard work that he and his team put in to my case. Thank you again.
 

From first instruction to the final day in court, I couldn't have asked for anything more. I would recommend Andy Oldroyd to anyone needing legal assistance. He has tirelessly worked on my case, dealing with a chaotic court system due to Covid through to the final hearing getting the result we wanted. Nothing was too much hassle for him, and
although I'm sure a very busy man! Always had time to reply to emails and pick up the phone.
 

Andrew Oldroyd is a Star. We cannot put into words our gratitude for all the attention, care, effort and time he put into winning this case. My son has his life back - we cannot thank Andrew enough.

Andrew is incredible. He never judged me for the help I needed from him. He is meticulous in his attention to detail, extremely through and kept excellent communication with me. I truly felt like Andrew really was fighting for me and because of him we got an outcome that was better than expected.

I write to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to Andy Oldroyd for his excellent work and professionalism throughout the process of acting as my solicitor and representing me in court.

I am extremely grateful to Andy for his patience and understanding in always finding time to answer my many queries throughout the months; no matter how irrelevant my queries might have seemed. I was particularly impressed at how much time Andy had clearly taken to memorise all the fine details of my case, be it, my personal life or my working life, which I believe helped in significantly reducing what could have been a very lengthy driving ban.

Andy was fantastic at keeping my stress levels to a minimum throughout the process through his compassion and his approachability. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Andrew Oldroyd provided concise and perfect advice which lead to the best possible outcome for my case regarding a driving offence!

Andrew Oldroyd heads the criminal defence practice at Smith Partnership with the assistance of Kevin McGrath, who leads the corporate crime and fraud unit. Noted for its ‘great experience, technical ability and commitment‘ the firm takes on defence cases relating to homicide, drug conspiracies, sexual assault, motoring offences and prosecutions by various regulatory bodies. Other key contacts are David Cusack and Crown Court litigators, Vasanti Vaitha and Beth McGovern.

Andrew Oldroyd dealt with my sons [...] case, Andrew was proactive, honest, prompt and fulfilled all of the duties promised. His considerable knowledge and skill was fully applied in the case which resulted in a very satisfactory result. We cannot thank him enough!!!

I just wanted to send a quick message of thanks for your assistance with my case. I have absolutely no doubt that without your assistance I would now be disqualified and I cannot thank you enough. My dad and sister have also asked me to pass on their thanks! We are all extremely grateful.

We would like to thank you and Justin for all your help in Matthew's case. You gave us some hope and reassurance when we didn't know where to turn. We would like to express our gratitude for your patience, professionalism and understanding at a very frightening time for us as a family. We would recommend your practice without hesitation.
 

Andy Oldroyd was an amazing solicitor to defend my case. He went above and beyond to help get me the best possible outcome. Could not recommend Smith Partnership enough, all great people and extremely worth it to get in touch with!

I would like to thank you for all the work you have put in to the case and for your honesty and kind support.

You were always a pleasure to talk to and it was lovely to always get such a quick response to any queries.

Anna was very understanding and kept me up to date at every stage. She did everything she could to help me.

Thank you very much for your hard work, professionalism and understanding Anna, which resulted in a smooth and quick resolution to the situation.

I appreciate all of your hard work so far Anna, thank you so much…thank you, not only for your hard work, but compassion on this really difficult situation too.

Anna recently worked on my case and was friendly, informative and professional throughout. She made me feel at ease whilst discussing a very difficult subject matter and explained each stage of the process clearly and was available throughout to answer any questions I had or to provide me updates on how things were progressing. I would definitely recommend Anna and Smith Partnership Solicitors to anyone looking for professional legal advice.

Anna has been extremely helpful, efficient and approachable throughout a case that she has worked for me. Nothing has been too much and she has always kept me in the loop with any updates on my case. She really worked hard to get the right outcome and it’s much appreciated. Thank you Anna!

Anna handled our case with real sensitivity and compassion and explained everything to us very clearly through each step of the process - I could not recommend her & Smith Partnership highly enough.

From the first phone call to the last email I have received nothing but an outstanding service from Anna McLeod on my late mum’s medical negligence case. Anna was unbelievably supportive and understanding of the circumstances I found myself in and throughout the process was always available and willing to listen to my “ranting” over the phone which help me tremendously. I cannot rate Anna highly enough and I’m so glad I chose her to fight my mother’s case and it gives us a great feeling of closure that we successfully won the 2 year battle.

Upon diagnosis, after being ignored for 3+ years, I called Anna McLeod to seek her thoughts on whether I had been neglected by a medical professional. Anna listened to everything I said, opened a claim and supported me throughout. At times we were informed that there had been no breach of care, but this was not correct, and Anna was thankfully successful in proving that appropriate medical care had not been received. I am extremely grateful to Anna for listening to me, and continuing to support me.

Excellent service from Fraser in the commercial team. Make the process of getting a personal guarantee signed very simple and efficient. Highly recommend.

Excellent, legal service re business sale - I used the services of Smith Partnership to complete the legal side of the sell of my business. The service I received from Fraser Cunningham was first class with a personal, understanding approach. I can highly recommend.

Dealt with the commercial department of Smith Partnership Solicitors. Fraser Cunningham and his team guided me through the whole process of a business acquisition which resulted in quick and efficient completion. Great service, competitive price. Highly recommend.

We contacted Smith Partnership in need of independent legal advice regarding personal guarantee paperwork. Fraser Cunningham was our point of contact following our initial enquiry. From our initial emails to our in-person meeting at the Derby offices we were beyond impressed with Fraser. Down to earth, professional, efficient & knowledgeable; we knew we were in good hands & would not hesitate to use the services of Smith Partnership in the future thanks to the fantastic experience Fraser granted us with.Thank you.

Fraser Cunningham has been a fantastic person to deal with over the past few years. Always prompt and helpful - nothing is too much trouble for him. Fraser is also extremely knowledgable about his subject. I can't recommend this guy enough!

You guys have been great and I will 100% recommend the team to anyone looking to sell on.

Sorry for the delay in sending across my upmost thanks and appreciation for your care and support in what has been the most frightening journey of our lives. From voluntary police interview to the final not guilty verdict. As a family we never envisaged being placed in the situation that unfolded. Thank you for being patient and listening [...]. We will be eternally grateful.

A key figure in the outstanding criminal department and part of the dedicated and hard-working team of extremely knowledgeable criminal practitioners.

We would like to thank you and Justin for all your help in Matthew's case. You gave us some hope and reassurance when we didn't know where to turn. We would like to express our gratitude for your patience, professionalism and understanding at a very frightening time for us as a family. We would recommend your practice without hesitation.
 

I just wanted to thank you on behalf of us all for the care, compassion, sensitivity and thoughtfulness you showed to us all during the long process.

I did have a look at a couple of options, and had a look online at a few different companies, but decided to put my faith in yourselves as you are local, and through other people I have heard good things! 

I contacted Smith Partnership regarding landlord advice. Liam was fantastic right from the beginning. He responded to my emails and messages quickly and gave clear and concise advice. He is always professional, friendly and clear about the law. He has provided clear guidance and options and enabled me to make informed decisions based on sound advice. I am really pleased to have Liam representing my case. Many thanks.

This is a short email to thank you for the service and advice you have given me. I was at a loss as to how I was going to get my tenant to leave my property, which I had been trying to do since the beginning of May 2018. After speaking to you on the phone, you explained everything to me about how the process works and so I instructed you to act on my behalf. I must say this was the best thing I could have done. You did everything you said you would, kept me in the loop and acted very professionally throughout. You acted on everything that needed to be on the day it needed to be done and thanks to you my tenant has now gone and I have my property back. So many thanks for all your help and if in the future I have any other issues I will be calling you sooner rather than later.

We have been working with Liam for several months now, his advice has been invaluable to solving some difficult cases. We would recommend Liam to any agency or landlord.

This [evicting a tenant] was an extremely stressful time for me given my lack of understanding of the law and what I was expected to do. Liam Kreibich explained the processes and timings to me in plain English, written and spoken. Liam’s quick responses to emails and telephone messages were exceptional. Liam did everything, with almost no time or effort from me! The best part was that I could completely trust him to represent me professionally to other organisations. I am very thankful that I chose Smith Partnership and have used their services again since. Again, I got an impeccable service from Marissa Layton on another matter. 100% satisfied with the services received.

As new landlords, this was the first occasion when we required legal advice to resolve a difficult issue with a tenant.

We were recommended to use Liam at Smith Partnership. Liam’s professional advice was delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

But perhaps more importantly to us, was that Liam appreciated our lack of experience in this area and was sympathetic to our situation. Liam often provided us with more than a pure legal service, with the provision of friendly and helpful advice on non-legal aspects of the issue.

The fees were at a reasonable level and we have no hesitation in recommending Liam and Smith Partnership to others.

Liam, I can only say a great big thank you for all you have done. In the time you were dealing with the case, not once did you let things slip and I am sure it was because of your persistence we finally got closure. Once again, very many thanks.

Liam, I would like to thank you for your service and professionalism throughout the handling of my case.

Having used the services of The Smith Partnership and in particular Liam Kreibich for a number of years, Liam’s professional approach and advice when dealing with complex and challenging tenancy related cases has been invaluable.

Liam has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of tenancy law and has always provided both us as Letting Agents and our clients with sound advice, guidance and support.

We have always received excellent service and prompt responses from Liam relating to a number of cases over the years. Given the constant changes in legislation and complexities that surround tenancies, I can fully recommend appointing Liam to ensure your investment and interests are protected accordingly.

This [evicting a tenant] was an extremely stressful time for me given my lack of understanding of the law and what I was expected to do. Liam Kreibich explained the processes and timings to me in plain English, written and spoken. Liam’s quick responses to emails and telephone messages were exceptional.

Liam did everything, with almost no time or effort from me! The best part was that I could completely trust him to represent me professionally to other organisations.

I am very thankful that I chose Smith Partnership and have used their services again since. Again, I got an impeccable service from Marissa Layton on another matter.100% satisfied with services received.

Great service and support which I will be recommending and will use Liam in the future if we have this unfortunate situation again.

We deal with Liam Kreibich and have found that he goes above and beyond. Expertise knowledge - Highly recommend

Having dealt with several solicitors over the years, I was so impressed with Liam Kreibich at Smith Partnership due to his personable and professional approach. From the outset he was reassuring, he always made time for me and his advice was extremely precise. I highly recommend him.

Liam helped us to issue a Section 21 eviction notice to our tenants. He was very professional and always available if we had any questions. He was calm and friendly and explained the process clearly to us. The fees were very reasonable. We would use him again if we ever end up in this situation again.

We asked Liam to help us with a Section 21 eviction notice as we had never done it before. Throughout the six months it took for the tenants to leave, Liam was always available to help with our questions and guide us through the various challenges we faced. He answered our emails quickly. He was calm, friendly and sympathetic. We would definitely recommend him and would use him if we ever find ourselves in this situation again.

We had to gain possession of a rental property where the tenant had defaulted on rent for over 6 months. This was during COVID where rules had changed temporarily. Liam guided us always keeping us briefed with options and risks particularly as the case had various complications. His verbal advise was always detailed and followed up via email concisely. Furthermore, Liam would always return a call promptly when messages were left and also return missed calls.
Great service...and some!

When we had a tenant issue we used Liam Kreibich, Landlord Solicitor. He was professional, friendly, explained clearly the process and kept us updated on the progress. Should we have an issue again I wouldn't hesitate to use Liam and I definitely recommend him.

I asked Liam Kreibich for assistance when I needed to serve a Section 21 Notice on two tenants. Liam dealt with the matter in a professional and efficient manner and I was very pleased with his work. I’ve used Smith Partnership a number of times in recent years for various matters and I’ve always been extremely satisfied.

Liam Kreibich was friendly, helpful and supportive when we had an issue with a tenant. He explained the process clearly to us and kept us updated with the progress. I would definitely recommend Liam if you require a Landlord Solicitor for a tenancy issue.

We received excellent service from the Smith Partnership through Liam Kreibich in connection with regaining possession of our property. Liam always responded to enquiries promptly, provided crystal clear verbal information (confirmed in writing) was supportive but always professional. We felt that the fees at different stages of the process  were well explained and that there would never be any unnecessary expenditure. Highly recommended.

Cannot recommend highly enough, received very professional service and was treated in a warm respectful manner by every person I spoke to, all responses to my emails or calls were very quickly handled and good ,thorough advice and support were given, I felt supported through a very difficult time dealing with an awful tenant for the first time. I will recommend Liam Kreibich and the smith partnership to anyone I hear is going through a similar experience … should also add that my bill was also a pleasant surprise and seriously less than I had dreaded could be the case, I was even due a refund and this was paid to me immediately, without me having to do a thing.

I would like to thank Liam Kreibich at Smith's and Partnership for their exceptional service, outstanding professionalism and curiosity and kindness in helping me, it was a win win win thankyou.

Liam in this firm is the BEST solicitor you can have. He is absolutely competent and friendly. I have been blessed to have him. I am sure we are in safe hands and we follow every advice he gives as he is just the BEST.

I needed to use a Solicitor for an eviction of a tenant. After research I chose Smith Partnership. Liam Kreibich took over our case and was very helpful with advice throughout the process from start to eventual eviction which was very successful.

Would highly recommend and would use again.
 

Excellent experience would like to thank Liam & the team for their work. When in court Judge praised the paperwork submitted. Many thanks.

Great service from Liam who assisted us with getting our rental house back. He kept in contact all the way through giving us updates. Can’t thank him enough for making the process a little easier for us. Thanks.

I was referred to this company via a letting agent as I had a issue with a tenant. The Solicitors was accurate and precise in their communication and knowledge of the issues and I would definitely recommend these.

Liam was very easy to contact and very responsive advising us how to serve notice on our lodger. After a briefing call, he very quickly prepared a formal notice and the lodger was on his best behaviour after that, until he found another place. Smith Partnership's fees were far more reasonable than our solicitor based in SE England.

Liam Kreibich handled the eviction of a tenant from a rental property I own. He is very professional and a pleasure to deal with, very prompt in responding and got a good result quickly. Extremely efficient and knowledgeable. Liam made a distressing situation much easier to cope with. I would absolutely recommend him. Excellent service.

I have worked with Alison for more than three years and have always found her to be knowledgeable, diligent and professional. Alison works hard to understand her clients and their individual needs and thus makes her a pleasure to work with.

Alison Neate’s commitment to the client is unrivalled and she will always do her utmost to secure the best outcome for them.

Alison is exceptional, committed, diligent and commercial.

The quality of your legal advice and speed of turnaround surpasses what you would expect from a top London law firm and your understanding and knowledge of our business makes it feel like we have our own in-house lawyer, the best of both worlds.

The market is crying out for sensible, specialist claimant professional liability lawyers, and it is a shame that clients often end up not knowing where to turn.

We were very impressed with every aspect of the way in which the case was handled. The advice given throughout was expansive and welcome and we felt that the Smith Partnership had our best interests at the forefront of their action.

‘Outstanding litigator‘ Alison Neate heads the professional negligence unit at Smith Partnership, which deals exclusively in claimant professional liability against financial advisors, accountants, solicitors and real estate developers.

In the Smith Partnership we found their technical abilities and reporting to be excellent. The case was a difficult case and one we felt may lose but they managed to negotiate an excellent compensation award for the clients, all of whom were elderly and needed extra care.

The Professional Negligence team at The Smith Partnership are absolutely first class. Their levels of client care, awareness of the needs of the clients and ability to solve even the most complicated of legal problems is fabulous.

Alison Neate heads up a brilliant team of legal professionals. Her dedication and commitment to clients is outstanding. Alison will always do her utmost to ensure that her clients achieve the very best in every situation. 

Thank you for a well done job Michelle at this unprecedented time.

I am so glad I chose Smith Partnership, you all are amazing and fantastic. The receptionist lady is very welcoming and helpful.

Thank you all for a wonderful well done job!

Thank you Smith Partnership at Burton-Upon-Trent for a fantastic well done job at this unprecedented time. I am so glad I chose Smith Partnership. Very good communication and the receptionist lady was very welcoming and helpful. I will definitely recommend your firm and will be using your firm again in future.

Big thank you to Michelle Lamb at Smith Partnership who has help us through a stop start House sale, through the Covid-19 pandemic. Found them to be very thorough and kept us well informed throughout the sale. I would certainly use them again.

Michelle Lamb and her team provided a very professional service throughout the sale of my property. I felt informed throughout the entire process and that led to a hassle-free experience. I have used other solicitors in the past that failed to deliver the service that Smith Partnership provides. A big thank you to Michelle and Ellie for their hard work. I hope to be able to use you again in the future.

I have recently used Smith Partnership for the sale of my house. They were excellent with their communications every step of the way. I would like to give credit especially to Michelle who made the whole process so easy and quick. Thank you.

We used the Smith Parnership, and specifically Michelle Lamb, to guide us through the sale of our late fathers property. The service provided was excellent and we were impressed by the sensitive and professional manner in which they undertook their work. We would highly recommended.

I would like to take this time to express the amazing service I had selling my house and buying my new one. Michelle Lamb I couldn’t thank her enough for supporting me through the sale of my house and supporting me emotionally. Finally I would highly recommend Smith partnership to anyone. Thanking you once again.
 

Michelle Lamb has been an amazing solicitor she handled the sale of my father’s house. She kept me informed what was happening with the sale.

I’ve had the pleasure of having smith partnership represent me in family court but more specifically Nicola Nelson on two separate occasions now.

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But with that being said in my opinion I wouldn't have got as far or done as well as we did without the support, guidance and empathy of Nicola Nelson @smith partnership, We won our case in the end. [...]

[...] it was a very stressful situation, but again Nicola was there a second time with her experience and support to guide us through it and advise me when things got tough.

The emotional support that she offered, always answering any questions or doubt, showing that we wasn't a case and we meant something was a massive factor in writing this review.

Over the years I've had a bit of a chequered history, I've worked with many solicitors covering many different issues. But hands down, Nicola Nelson is the most empathetic and caring and hard working solicitor I've ever met, the patience of a saint I might add, as sometimes I could become very distressed and upset as it's a difficult thing to go through but she is a gentle soul and always listened and guided me. I'll never forget that.

I have no doubt in my mind that should I ever require services for family matters in the future. Smith partnership and hopefully Nicola Nelson would be my first point of call and I will always be in their debt.

I received a great service from Rebecca Wallis. My case was a long difficult one and I was given good advice and kept informed throughout.

Thank you Rebecca and Amelia!

Very happy with support provided in family court proceedings with the quick turnaround and resolution. Rebecca went above and beyond on the day of the FHDRA to get a resolution on the same day.

The advice given by Amelia and Rebecca was invaluable and helped me make the right decisions.

Eleanor, we will be forever grateful for your help. Best wishes for the future. 

I just want to take a minute to thank you for everything you have done for me and my children.  I'm very thankful to have you as my solicitor. 

I can't recommend Smith Partnership enough.I was going through a difficult Family Court process, and Eleanor Derry and Jas were amazing. They listen and take notice. I am extremely grateful for their support and work.

Jodie Aston, is very professional in her job. This is the 2nd time we have used her to do our conveyancing.

Thank for helping push our sale through to completion and for always keeping us fully up to date.

I found this company fantastic. For any buying or selling of houses I thoroughly recommend Jodie Aston, she really knows her stuff and keeps you updated on a regular basis. First class service.

If you’re looking for a conveyancer I cannot recommend Jodie Aston enough. We have just moved and from first enquiry through to completion she was professional, personable and on top of everything, we were kept up to date with the progress of both our house sale and house purchase at all points, we did not need to chase for an update or to chase the sale or purchase down. Jodie made buying our dream house an absolute breeze.

We received a fantastic service from Jodie Aston for our house move. Everything was taken care of so it made the whole experience stress-free. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a conveyancer!

Jodie Aston was fantastic!! On the ball from the first moment all the way to completion regarding our house sale and purchase. Everything you need in solicitor: proactive, assertive, and always a step ahead. She is a great communicator and always had our interests in mind. We had a few tricky and frustrating moments during the process, she always assisted to find the best resolution. I would definitely use her again or recommend her to others. Thank you Jodie.

Very professional and thorough. Jodie handled my case brilliantly, explaining every little detail and going above and beyond to get the deal over the line. Would definitely recommend.

We used Smiths to purchase our first home, throughout a fairly turbulent purchase Jodie was supportive and encouraging. We really can't thank her enough and would recommend her to anyone for her approachability and competence.

Jodie was amazing concerning our house purchase.  She was thorough with the searches and kept us well informed along every step of the way.  Really efficient and supportive service - thank you!

Many thanks to Jodie and everyone at Smith Partnership for handling the sale of my property in such an efficient way. It was rapidly dealt with and completely hassle free. Jodie and Zoe kept me informed all the way from start to completion and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company to anyone looking for a good solicitors.

Highly recommend working with Jodie Aston on the sale of your property. She was very efficient and informative. No job is too big or small. Absolute excellent service throughout when speaking with Jodie you just know she knows what she's talking about and gives the best advice. Thank you again for your service will 100% return if and when needed in the future.

Jodie and Zoe were both absolutely brilliant in carrying out our house move conveyance. We hit a problem during the move that was nobody’s fault but with Jodie and Zoe’s hard work we managed to overcome that problem and go ahead with the move. Further, again with Jodie and Zoe’s guidance, we avoided what would have probably been a very expensive and time consuming mistake. First class service from all of the team and we would certainly enlist their services again without hesitation. Thank you Smith Partnership for your help and hard work.

Consistently great service again from Jodie, Zoe and the rest of the team.

I was recommended to contact Jodie Aston at Smith Partnership following my recent divorce. Great advice, competitive fee and quick result.

I used Smith Partnership for the sale of a property. Jodie and her team were excellent from start to finish. The communication throughout the sale process was superb and I usually got a response from one of the team within an hour of sending an email. I will definitely be using Jodie in the future.

I used Smith Partnership Solicitors for the purchase of a property. Jodie and the team were very professional and provided timely updates and delivered an excellent service. I intend to use the firm again when I look to buy further properties. Highly recommended.

Sold two houses using this firm. Zoe and Jodie were very focused on getting the completion through as quickly as possible. Completely recommend them.

Me and my partner, have recently bought our first home. With not being experienced in the process etc the whole team at Smith Partnership left us at ease talking us through each step and answering any questions I have, how silly it may be. I want to say a big thank you to Jodie and her legal assistant Zoe, they have been truly amazing and now finally we have our keys.

We have used Jodie at the Swadlincote branch several times for the sale & purchase of properties and have always been completely satisfied with the efficient service Jodie & her team provided. Would highly recommend the smith partnership to anyone needing conveyancing services.

Amazing service, Jodie was fabulous as was all of the team.

I cannot recommend Jodie at Smith Partnership enough!! Nothing was too much trouble for her & she always kept us updated. 
Thank you for making our sale & purchase such a smooth process.

I would recommend Jodie at Smith Partnership, she was fast and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for her. 
Thank you for making the purchase of our new home such a smooth process.

Recently used Smiths to purchase a house. Lots of hold ups from the vendor but Jodie kept me updated at all times, and worked quickly and very efficiently to help the sale go through. Now the proud owner of a new home so thank you Jodie. Highly recommend!

I would definitely recommend Jodie at Smith’s again. She has sorted out the remortgage of my home. Through your the service she has been thorough and always responded promptly. I’ve come across no issues and everything was plain sailing. Thanks Jodie!

Brilliant experience with Jodie Aston and Zoe Goddard. Excellent communication skills, always kept in the loop throughout a very challenging sale/purchase.

Excellent service from start to finish. Jodie and her team were very efficient in everything that they did, with regular updates. Made the sale and purchase hassle free, would highly recommend.

This is the second time using The Smith Partnership, Swadlincote and in particular Jodie and Zoe. Excellent service throughout the sale of our property. Highly recommend if you are looking for on-point Conveyancing.

Jodie, Zoe, Jo and the team provided a careful and professional service during the sale of my late father's property. Thanks to all.

I have had a very positive experience with Smith Partnership. My son recommended them and I have not been disappointed. Jodie Aston and her team have looked after me very professionally and the sale of the house was very smooth. Thank you all so much for your hard work.

We used Smith Partnership to manage the selling and purchase of property. Jodie, Zoe and the team were great. With regular updates on progress and always seemed to be on it with pushing things along, ensuring we could get a completion date as soon as possible. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again.

Purchase of a property. I am a property developer and I always use Smith Partnships in Swadlincote. Jodie acts for me on both sales and purchases. I have used Smiths for over 15 years and they continue to act always on my behalf. Very professional and timely. I would highly recommend

Jodie and Zoe make an excellent team. We have used Smith Partnership a few times for conveyancing and I can’t recommend them enough. Service is friendly, thorough and prompt and Jodie and Zoe are great at responding to queries quickly.

Thank you Jodie and Zoe for helping us to buy our new home. You were both so helpful and explained what was happening throughout the process. We would definitely recommend you to friends and family.

Our instructions to proceed with the legal matters relating to the sale of our investment property were dealt with expeditiously and professionally.The sale was concluded in a timely manner.

I have not a bad word to say we are Very pleased with the service and speed we got form Jodie and Zoe we will always be using them if we buy any more bungalow or holiday lets they are very thorough and keep you informed every step of the way and any problems that pop up. I always recommend smith partnership.

I was delighted with the service I received from the excellent team at Smith Partnership. The process of conveyancing for the property I was buying was very efficient and especial thanks go to Jodie Aston and Jo Wright for their diligence and kindness in going the extra mile when needed.

A big thank you for the friendly and efficient way you dealt with our sale and purchase recently.

Nothing was too much trouble from the moment we stepped into reception and members of the team came down to answer any queries we had in a very pleasant manner. You also kept in touch by email and telephone making the experience much less stressful for us.

Thank you again and we would have no hesitation in recommending Smith Partnership Swadlincote to others.

Smiths Partnership Solicitors at Swadlincote have been absolutely brilliant. Jodie Aston and Zoe Goddard could not have done anymore for us. They were both always at the end of the phone and if I had to leave a message they replied back quickly. Moving house is very stressful, especially selling Leasehold but they were great and would highly recommend them. Even Jo Wright was prompt and there for us on day of completion. We want to say a big thank you to them all.

We have recently moved house and dealt with Smith partnership Swadlincote, Jodie and Zoe have been so helpful and made the process of moving as smooth as possible. Their swift response to our queries and knowledge has been fantastic. We were kept up to date at every stage and had no problems in contacting any of them. Thank you again for all your help, it really has been appreciated.

Jodie and Zoe worked very hard for us during a very difficult move, they were always available for advice and always kept us updated. They were both very easy to talk to, approachable and explained all the steps to us. Thank you very much.

Smiths were very helpful and understanding of our requirements. Our buyers pulled out close to exchange, but we decided to continue with our purchase and Smiths were very clear and precise when ensuring that we understood the financial implications of continuing so far as stamp duty was concerned. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to anyone looking for conveyancing.

I was looked after by Zoe & Jodie, who lead me through the whole process as it was my first time selling a property. I couldn’t have asked for anything more as they are on the ball. Thank you guys.

Jodie and Zoe were great through the whole process! We had quite a long stressful time with selling our house and buying another one (nothing to do with smiths, we had buyers dropping out). Jodie and Zoe kept us updated at every step and happy to answer questions, which really helped us feel better about everything. Thanks again!

Fantastic experience from Jodie and Zoe for my house move. Thank you for your guidance and professionalism and exceptional service.

I wholeheartedly recommend Jodie and Zoe from the Smith partnership Swadlincote. I have used them twice for a house sale and on each occasion the service was outstanding. Everything was dealt with quickly, with expertise and everything was clearly explained to us. Highly highly recommend.

Big thank you to Zoe Goddard & Jodie Aston supporting me with a house sale in Woodville which was straight forward and managed timely.

Brilliant from start to completion. Informative, helpful and very efficient. Thank you!

We cannot thank Jodie and Zoe plus the team enough for all their hard work. After losing a buyer we had to move before selling in order to buy the property we wanted. Everything went smoothly and it wasn't long before another buyer came along and the ladies kept on track to ensure a happy conclusion. Thank you so much, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Smiths to anyone.

We can't thank Smith Partnership enough for their incredible support during our recent house move. A special shoutout to Jodie and Zoe, whose professionalism, efficiency, and personal touch truly made the experience seamless. They kept us informed every step of the way and turned what could have been a stressful process into a smooth and stress-free one. Their dedication and expertise were second to none. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Smith Partnership to anyone in need of a reliable and supportive team. Truly outstanding service!

We used Smith partnership (Swadlincote branch) to deal with the conveyancing when selling our house as we have had good experiences with them before. Jodie Aston, Zoe Goddard and the rest of the team are absolutely the best in the business. Seriously, their communication and commitment is top notch. If you want to sell your house and don't want to be let down on the conveyancing side of things, then there really is only one choice. Jodie and her team will get it sorted for you. We really can't sing their praises high enough. Thank you to all at Smith partnership for all your hard work.

Moved house with Jodie Aston as our solicitor. She was very persistent and professional with the issues we had, and was clear and honest throughout the process. Very pleased and assisted by Zoe. We would definitely recommend to others.

We used the Smith Partnership for an our house sale and purchase of a new house. Jodie and her team was brilliant and helped us with everything and they kept us in touch with was happening, they went above and beyond and I would highly recommend them to anyone that wants a solicitor for house sale/purchase.

A great experience selling and buying our homes with Jodie and the team. Prices were competitive and fair, I was kept informed at every stage and the whole process was completely stress-free. Our completion time frame was also amazing! Thank you so much for all your hard work! I’d never use anyone else and recommend Smith Partnership to everyone!

Jodie Aston, without you this couldn't have happened. Your determination to get us in before we got hammered with more stamp duty will never be forgotten and you deserved a well earned drink after being non-stop. You were amazing from start to finish and never failed to keep us informed. You've made us so happy!

Exceptional service received! Highly recommend choosing Smith Partnership for the sales process of your house. We worked with Jodie and Zoe who were both absolutley fantastic. We unfortunately were in a really difficult situation due to our buyers solicitors majorly holding the process up but Jodie and Zoe worked tirelessly to get the desired result. We were constantly kept in the loop and were given honest and open updates throughout. We will be returning customers absolutley.

This is the second time I have used Smith Partnership for buying and selling, both times I have dealt with Jodie Aston, she's an absolute credit to the company, so efficient, on the ball, keeps you updated regularly. I have no issue at all in recommending this company as they’re fantastic.

I just wanted to thank you for making the sale of my mum’s property go smoothly & for everything you did to complete the process for us. Very much appreciated!

Kevin has represented me over several years in a complex case. He has a tremendous knack of calming the fears that arise out of facing the threat of prosecution, without ever diminishing or downplaying the reality of the law and its consequences. He is utterly professional, and have I always found him to be very accessible and accommodating, despite his undoubtedly exceptional workload. He knew just the counsel to work with and had no problem in securing his services. Kevin is surrounded by a great team at Smiths Partnership, who provide excellent support when required. I am delighted I approached Kevin to take on my case and would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Leading Individual, specialist in POCA and fraud.

Highly experienced and skilful.

Superb reputation for business defence work.

Kevin McGrath’s calm and reassuring presence guided me through a very worrying time.

Andrew Oldroyd heads the criminal defence practice at Smith Partnership with the assistance of Kevin McGrath, who leads the corporate crime and fraud unit. Noted for its ‘great experience, technical ability and commitment‘ the firm takes on defence cases relating to homicide, drug conspiracies, sexual assault, motoring offences and prosecutions by various regulatory bodies. Other key contacts are David Cusack and Crown Court litigators, Vasanti Vaitha and Beth McGovern.

David Cusack and Justine Dexter have been involved in a case for me recently. They both offered great advice, and showed tenacity in getting the outcome I hoped. Communication was easy and I was kept up to date throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again if required.

David cusack, WHAT A GUY! Need I say anymore.

Dealt with Mr Cusack throughout - very professional, informative and straight to the point. Could not recommend enough. Would definitely use in the future... if necessary. Thank you & take care.

It's been a long journey and court case. All for trying to do the right thing and standing up for others involved. Happy with the outcome. And all my legal team, I particularly Adrian, Sophie and David. Well done to all mentioned, I owe you all a good meal and drink. Thanks for all the hard work everyone. Highly recommend.

Bally - Thank You for all your hard work getting this matter resolved. You have truly been a rock in this whole process.

Dear Bally, please may I take this opportunity to thank you for all your advice and actions bringing this case to closure. This has been a long and most difficult time for me, and to know that you have the utmost confidence in your solicitor has made it all so much better for me. I would have no hesitance in recommending you to any of my friends, should they have to go through a similar ordeal, thank you again.

Thank you very much for your assistance in this case. It was quite a challenge from time to time, but I have really appreciated your efforts, patience, kindness and expertise!

Couldn't recommend Bally Atwal enough! Very knowledgeable and informative throughout, contact was brilliant and I'm very grateful for his assistance. Efficient, friendly and very easy to work with. I used Smith Partnership for several issues that needed guidance and all were dealt with compassion and understanding.

We used Bally at Smith Partnership for a dispute resolution manner and he was extremely knowledgable, fair and thorough in all his advice and service the entire way through. I can’t recommend him and the partnership enough. He made a very stressful and emotional scenario as pain free as it could be. Thank you!

Bally was recommended to me to deal with a property contract issue. Bally was professional, knowledgable and had a very friendly approach. I'll be using Smith Partnership for any future legal advice and would have no hesitation in recommending Bally.

Bally is very informative and helpful to answer my questions. I had a one phone call and I am very satisfied with the customer service and respect. I would have reached out them bit earlier if I know about their services.

I used Bally and Beth at Smith Partnership to deal with a former client of mine who was trying to false sue me for a job I had done. Their tremendous work paid off dividends and I would highly recommend them both for their work on my behalf from start to finish. Very happy.

Bally Atwal is the stand-out person. Charming but with inner toughness, always thinking strategically and how best to serve the client’s interests, whether that means fighting or settling.

My wife and I found ourselves in dispute with a town council and in need of a good dispute resolution solicitor. We came to Smith Partnership (Derby) after a bad experience with a previous solicitors practice based in London. We have found Smith Partnership to be professional, prompt and pragmatic throughout the process.

Whilst the council tried to frustrate the process throughout, Smith Partnership took it all in their stride and advised us accordingly, such that we achieved all of our objectives. This was a case where the little man (i.e. us) were able to hold the public authority (i.e. the council) to account which was only possible with Smith Partnerships sound advice, guidance and much patience.

We would not hesitate to use Smith Partnership again and we cannot recommend the practice highly enough. Special mention should be made of Bally Atwal our dispute resolution solicitor - service is impeccable, prompt and moved the case along with each correspondence.

We've been working with the Smith Partnership for 15+ years and found the professionalism, service and more importantly breadth of knowledge through the various departments second to none. We would have no qualms recommending them for any legal work which needs undertaking.

I have used Smiths for several years now and I have the confidence within them to provide consistent quality of advice and professionalism as standard.

Even in some adverse times they have shown stability of strategy and thought which you come to expect from their wealth of experienced partners.

Expectations have been tempered to ensure a satisfactory outcome and most credit for this goes to Russell Davies.

Thank you very much for all your support on this, it has been hugely appreciated and your advice throughout has been invaluable. I would totally trust you to deal with future cases.

Just a big thank you - I would totally trust you to deal with future cases.

Clients from across the UK instruct Smith Partnership in commercial claims relating to director and shareholder disputes, breaches of contract and construction claims, among others. The Derby offering is headed by ‘knowledgeable and highly skilled’ Russell Davies, who has significant experience in property disputes with commercial development aspects as well as commercial lease disputes.

Russell Davies – Knowledgeable and highly skilled individual who is always on hand to offer advice and support. Always offers a commercial decision as well as legal advice.

Noted for its ‘very good response and service levels’, Smith Partnership has particular strength in property litigation and litigation regarding breweries, both specialisms of practice head and mediator Russell Davies, who attracts praise for his ‘experience, honesty and understanding of situations from a legal and personal perspective’.

Russell Davies has a very proactive approach with our business relationship and regularly offers advice to our company without being prompted. This demonstrates that our partnership is long term and we feel very valued as a client. We intend to strengthen this relationship by working on many more legal cases moving forward.

Smith Partnership acts on all types of claims, from lease renewal disputes to rent arrears claims and residential tenancy possessions. Practice head Russell Davies has a niche specialism in disputes relating to leases and tenancies of pubs and is lauded by clients for his 'very proactive approach'. Associate Liam Kreibich 'provides excellent support and legal advice' to residential landlords and is particularly experienced in relation to possession claims.

Busy Bees have employed the services of Smiths Solicitors for approximately 14 years in regards to Debt Recovery and in particular the Court procedures.

They assist us from sending LBA’s, Issuing Court proceedings, Enforcing Judgements, arranging and progressing Payment Plans to supporting us with the occasional Witness statements and advice for Court cases.

Their excellent pragmatic management of our Debts has been continually successful and their team strive to act efficiently and politely to ensure a high Customer focus.

The University of Leeds has used Smith Partnership to support debt recovery with students and commercial organisations for nearly 10 years. In addition to the collection work they undertake for us, both in the UK and overseas, the Debt Recovery team also provide valuable advice and insight which helps inform and shape our own recovery processes. Claire Twells, as Head of the Debt Recovery team has personally advised and represented us on individual recovery cases where her professionalism, expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable.

The whole team are very approachable and responsive, providing legal information and advice in an accessible way which supports the work of our internal collection team and ultimately reduces our exposure to unpaid debts.

I would not hesitate at all to recommend Claire Twells. She is professional, approachable understanding and thorough. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and has real empathy for the situation that you find yourself in. She gives great, tempered advice and helps to take the emotional stress out of having to deal with difficult people. Look no further for your debt recovery issues!

A highly respected Solicitor with a wealth of experience.  Very approachable and clearly explains the law and procedure which helps put her clients at ease.

Very impressed by the service provided by Smith Partnership. We have seen a significant increase in progression of cases and results since working with them. Claire is always willing to offer advice and guidance. I would highly recommend them.

I can't speak more highly of Smith Partnership. Whenever we have any legal requirements, they always deliver top class service. Approached Claire Twells about some debt recovery issues and as always, the service was excellent and she helped us recover the amount fully. Claire, and Smith Partnership in general, are highly recommended.

Claire at the Smith Partnership is everything you need in a Lawyer, Commercial Litigator, and Debt Recovery Specialist. We've had representation in the past yet none have come close to Claire's effectiveness, candour, and warmth, all equally important facets to a good relationship with your legal representative. Every good business requires a strong and effective legal team. Claire has supported us through some challenging situations that without her expertise and strength would have been far more stressful and difficult. Quick, solution-focused, and strong in our corner. I only wish that we'd begun working with Claire right from the start and you will too.

Smith Partnership is the only solicitors I would trust with any legal matter. Claire Twells is just incredible. She is very warm, welcoming and her credibility and knowledge is undeniable. Thank you so much for al your help last year.

Claire Twells has recently represented my business in recovering unpaid invoices. As a small business owner, I have found her easy to deal with, compassionate, and highly efficient. I cannot recommend Claire and Smith Partnership highly enough.

I recently appointed Claire Twells of Smith Partnership in order to resolve some unpaid invoices. Claire has been outstanding throughout this process, extremely responsive and I'm pleased to say, with her help, the situation has been quickly resolved.

I cannot thank Claire enough, she was professional the entire time, compassionate and so helpful! She went above and beyond throughout the entire process. She put us at ease and made everything go so smoothly. If I ever need legal advice again, Claire would be my first go to every time!

Stellar result from Claire Twells and her team. A practical and no nonsense approach achieved the required result. 100% success. Thanks.

I recently dealt with Claire Twells on a legal matter for my business. I was worried and uneasy about the situation and I was recommended Claire by a close business friend. Not only did she sort the matter very quickly and highly professionally, she also put my mind at ease and was lovely to talk to. She is now our go-to and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with our business legal matters!

I instructed Claire Twells of Smith Partnership to resolve a business issue with a supplier. It was handled promptly and professionally and we came to a speedy resolution after weeks of circular conversations. I would highly recommend Claire and Smiths to anyone needing debt recovery/contract termination discussions.

Really pleased with the debt recovery service received from Smiths Partnership, Claire Twells's input in particular. We have used SP before and they've always been able to come up with a positive outcome for us. Happy to recommend!

We had a very difficult customer who totally fabricated his reasons , for non-payment, of an invoice. Claire (Twells) handled the situation with clarity and reassurance and consequently removed much of the stress that this debt had created. Whilst it took longer than initially anticipated to resolve our claim, we were pleased with the final outcome, due to Claire's support and professional approach.

Claire was recommended to me by my Bank. From the initial conversation with her regarding our issue she was extremely helpful, easy to communicate with and explained everything in an easy to understand way. Claire took our case and successfully recovered our invoices in a very swift timescale. Would not hesitate to use her services again.

Smith Partnership impresses with ‘exceptional service’. The private education and consumer goods sectors are mainstays for the practice, which advises private nurseries and acts alongside banks for their private education clients. The group also handles mandates in the manufacturing, construction, finance, telecommunications and brewing industries.

Claire Twells, who ‘interacts exceptionally well with clients’, heads the department, which includes ‘tenacious’ litigation executive Sharon Davies and litigation executive Andrew Hambleton. 

The debt recovery team at Smith Partnership gives ‘indispensable’ advice to clients across a multitude of debt sectors, including educational debts, consumer lending, bridging loan shortfalls and trade debt. ‘Conscientious’ and ‘creative’ Claire Twells heads the practice and is experienced in assisting public listed companies in relation to debt recovery concerning rental arrears for commercial property clients. Clients, who come from a variety of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, sport and hospitality, are impressed by the team’s ‘determination to succeed.

Sharon Davies has acted for Scargill Mann & Co in debt recovery since 1995.  Throughout our many dealings Sharon’s advice has always been very positive and we have found her knowledge of debt recovery matters to be exceptional!  Sharon responds well to our requirements and like ourselves is reluctant to give up on a bad debt, winning many cases where other solicitors may have walked away.  I can highly recommend her.

We have been working with Smith Partnership and in particular, Sharon Davies since 2011.

Sharon acts on our behalf in debt recovery matters and we find her to be extremely efficient and effective. Sharon's knowledge of debt recovery matters is exceptional and she is always ready to give advice on how best to proceed. Sharon always goes above and beyond expectations and keeps us up to date with progress.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Sharon to anyone in need of debt recovery services.

Without question Sharon Davies represents outstanding value for money. Over the last seven years, Sharon has always provided us with an excellent service from general enquiries through to debt recovery.

Sharon is extremely helpful and polite. We would have no hesitation in recommending Sharon to other companies. Well done and many thanks.

I was really impressed with the way things got handled at my works place with having a accident! David Clark was brilliant and professional and was always there should I needed him to talk to and feel at ease, I would not hesitate using this company again, I would recommend anyone to give this company a call, many thanks.

Smith Partnership‘s David Clark is the ‘one of best in Derby for claimant personal injury work’, and is routinely sought after for workplace accidents and industrial disease claims.

Extremely easy to work with and communication with expert and client is excellent. Extremely thorough. Highly recommend them to all.

Unique is a strong word, but the Smith Partnership ranks high among the firms of solicitors. Their instructions are always clear and to the point. Unlike some other firms that I have had dealings with, they are easily accessible by telephone and they acknowledge correspondence by return.
 

 Excellent service as always used the company (Burton) for over 40 years and never a complaint.

The Smith Partnership Derby office dealt with a personal injury claim for me and they were excellent from start to finish, the outcome was very good. Virginia Dean explained everything to me and kept me well informed, she was very thorough. I was very apprehensive about pursuing my claim after talking to some other legal firms, but I am glad I did. Virginia and the rest of the team at Smith Partnership put me at ease as soon as I made my first call to them, it was the best phone call I had made.

I would like to say on behalf of myself, husband and mum in law, how exceptional our experience has been with Virginia Dean following a very nasty dog bite my mum in law suffered. We were recommended to ask for legal help which Virginia was our first contact from day one until the final settlement. All the support and understanding that Virginia gave us as a family was beyond outstanding. Virginia was very informative on all issues and helped us to understand all what was happening, she worked tirelessly to ensure we had the right advice. Virginia went above and beyond in all areas including her empathy and understanding of the situation we found ourselves in. We thank you for all your support.

We have used Smith Partnerships services for a long time and Ann has always dealt with our property and land deals with detail, care and professionalism throughout, I would highly recommend Anne and Smith Partnerships for anyone wanting a great level of service. 

I wish to express my complete satisfaction with the level of service always afforded by you on all my matters legal.

Your calming style and friendly manner is only matched by your professionalism and I am happy that you’re always on my side!

We hired Ann Gadsby of Smith Partnership to help us buy a property in December and we have nothing but praise for her and the company. They are thorough and offer help and support at all times. We were so impressed and will only use Ann for future needs. Many thanks

We have used Smith Partnerships services for a long time and Ann has always dealt with our property and land deals with detail, care and professionalism throughout, I would highly recommend Anne and Smith Partnerships for anyone wanting a great level of service.

Ann has been exceptional under trying circumstances and ensured that my property sale completed without a hitch.
Thank you, for all of your hard work.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to you for all your effort throughout the whole process; you have been dependable and informative at every stage. 

Everything went very smoothly with both, due to you and your staff. I appreciated the fact that I was kept informed at every stage of the process.

Please forward our thanks and appreciation for all of your help and service whilst purchasing our home. We appreciate your help and advice and it has certainly assisted with the smooth running of the purchase.

I am sorry we could not meet you in person Tim. Thanks again, you have all been very helpful and super efficient.

Tim Jackson at Smith Partnership, Burton on Trent for top quality conveyancing residential and commercial.

Thank you so much to Tim Jackson and all his team. Much appreciated for making everything so quick and efficient.

Mr Jackson, We are very grateful for your help and kindness in the long saga of our sale and purchase and your very professional handling of our transactions. Your secretaries are pretty amazing too. 

Please forward our thanks and appreciation for all of your help and service. We appreciate your help and advice and it has certainly assisted with the smooth running of the purchase. Thanks again, you have all been very helpful and super efficient.

I've used Smith Partnership, Burton upon Trent, twice for house sales/purchases. Whole team very friendly and Tim Jackson in particular very helpful. Very informative about the whole process and regularly updated with status of sales. Would highly recommend.

Have used Tim Jackson and team several times now and would happily recommend them to anyone wanting a good, local solicitor on their side for the conveyancing process.

Tim was fantastic, would not hesitate recommending him to anyone wanting to sell or buy a property!

I have recently brought my first property, Tim Jackson and other Smith Partnership employeees have been exceptional and made the process seamless for me. Proactive and consistent communication has been greatly appreciated. I would recommend them to anybody I know and will use again in future. Thank you!

As a family Tim Jackson has completed many of our house purchases over the years - excellent communication, experienced between home purchases and buy to let's, never had to worry about the legal paperwork - 10/10 - highly recommended.

Thank you and thank you to your team over there, you have all been excellent. I have recommend you to a friend you are currently looking after his move and will recommend you onto others. 

Excellent efficient service from Tim and all the team, nothing was too much trouble. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will definitely use again in the future. Thank you for all your help.

I have used Smith Partnership on a number of occasions to purchase and sell property and I wouldn't use anyone else. Tim Jackson and his team are fantastic. Excellent communication through every stage of the process and always so quick and responsive. I can't recommend them enough!

Effective, efficient and above all knowledgeable. I found myself in a position I genuinely should not have been in legally and this organisation were utterly fantastic. They put me at ease, represented me with upmost professionalism and saw to it that the matter was both cleared up properly and furthermore followed up. A* customer service.

Excellent service, kept informed and up to date throughout process. When ringing or emailing Mike Kimberleys response time was very quick. Highly recommend.

A lovely woman who wanted the best outcome for me.

From the start to finish we had very good communication and very friendly people who made my daughter very relaxed.

Very satisfied with the overall service. Lorraine showed great commitment and compassion in what were very difficult circumstances.

Lorraine & Steve, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you both for all the care and concern you have shown me during these difficult  last two years and working tirelessly to ensure that the verdict worked in our favour and thank god it did. If it weren’t for your advocacy and knowledge, the matter would have certainly not come to a not guilty verdict today. Thanks once again for your legal advice, time and efforts. 

I and my family cannot thank you enough for your assistance. Your legal expertise and professionalism went above and beyond my expectations throughout the course of my case.

The service from James Lamming was excellent.

Excellent from the first phone call, to meeting. James at the station gives excellent advice.

Excellent from start to finish, I got some great advice. Thank you

I have been with Smiths for a few years now and I was very impressed with how well my legal council represented me. I was a co defender and I feel the company my brother went with could have done better but I cannot fault the way that Smith dealt with my case resulting in me being not guilty.

Hi Vaz & Steve, I would like at this stage to say a big thank you to both of you for your help, support and understanding through this. It's been a tough time and without you in the background things would have been extremely frightening. The outcome wasn't exactly what we all hoped for but it could and would have been a lot worse without your professional help - Thank you!

Steve Newcome and team of smiths has been amazing and has gone above and beyond to sort out my legal problems would highly recommend.

When we needed an excellent solicitor advocate at short notice, Vasanti Vaitha and Steve Newcombe worked so hard to ensure we had excellent representation as well as clear, thoughtful communication all through. At a very difficult time they were approachable, sensitive, fair and totally professional. We can recommend them wholeheartedly.

I just want to say a massive thank you to Steve Newcombe, for all his hard work. Steve went above and beyond for me, I really am thankful for all the hard work you put in for me Steve, you’re a top man. I know you wanted the best result for me. Thanks again to Smiths and Steve!

Neil managed to keep my case at magistrates he got it all dealt with & I got a lesser sentence as a result of this. I've always been treated with respect with all smiths solicitors. I want people to get the most professionable service they deserve & I think Smiths will deliver.

Smith Partnership did a fantastic job on my case. They are very down to earth, easy to talk too, very nice people. They defended my case perfectly.  Thank you to my solicitor and all their hard working team. You did a good job. Smith Partnership are the best in Burton upon Trent. Thank You!

Beth, I would also like to take this opportunity to say that I have been in the financial services sector for 36 years & have never had so quick & efficient service from a solicitor or practice, you are a credit to your company & profession. Thank you for being so efficient.

Thank you for time and co-operation in this matter by the way. You are a credit to your firm.

I would just like to extend my gratitude to you and all those involved in my case. I cannot thank you enough for making what was a very difficult time for myself and my family that little bit easier, with your pleasant demeanour and the work you have done on my behalf since these proceedings began.

 

Beth helped me to make the correct decision by giving me clear advice. With your guidance, you helped me to avoid any further unfair scenarios and confrontations with the police.  

Very effective, friendly, kind, straight to the point and professional. She has been a huge help, I got a good result and am happy with the outcome.

Couldn't recommend Kerri Pattrick enough! Very knowledgeable and a complete no nonsense attitude. Kerri was a great help and informative throughout, contact was brilliant and very grateful for her assistance.

Adrian Pearce at Smiths is hands down one of the best (if not THE best) at what he does in the country. He’s represented me twice now,1st time he got me the outcome he said he would which was a shock really.. a good shock! My 2nd case is still ongoing from January 2020. During that whole time he has kept me updated with meetings, calls, emails and letters letting me know how my case was progressing. Any questions I have gets a quick reply. He’s a friendly, positive no nonsense kind of guy, down to earth, tells you how it is and doesn’t promise you the world or sugar coat your situation although when speaking with him it seems like he can pull the impossible off! I wouldn’t hesitate to have Adrian on my side again and I recommend him to anyone that needs his help. Top guy! Thank you

Adrian Pearce from Smith partnership has been representing my husband in a case he has been great always made sure we were informed about everything always replied either be letter email text phone calls could not thank him enough of want he has done for my husband with his hard work my husband got the out come we hoped a big thankyou to him from me and my husband would always use smiths partnership if had to again.

I needed legal representation at crown court. After a friend’s recommendation, I approached Adrian Pearce. This was a very worrying and stressful period in my life, I was extremely thankful and appreciative of the successful outcome.

From my very first contact with Adrian Pearce he always kept me informed and treated me in a very professional but also friendly way, nothing was ever too much trouble.

I would highly recommend Adrian Pearce to anyone who requires legal representation.

Adrian Pearce has represented me, my family and friends for the last 10 years. Genuine and reliable chap that has provided an excellent service along with good advice. I would not hesitate to recommend Adrian and his team in the future.

I have often needed legal assistance and I’ve always used Adrian Pearce. He has always given me very good legal advice and represented me on several occasions. Adrian has always been easy to get hold of day or night and always follows up after the event to check everything is OK. I always pass his number on to my friends and would recommend his services to anyone.

I've used Adrian on a number of occasions with a 100% success rate, I no longer consider Adrian as my solicitor but more as a friend.

Adrian has spared me wasted time on many occasions, I personally would recommend him at the highest level. Straight talking and one of us. 

We have met many law professionals during our personal, professional and social lives. Whilst many have been competent and experienced, none of them have come close to the standards of Adrian Pearce.

We contacted Adrian during an extremely stressful time in our lives. The law firm we were using were not being proactive, and as such we were living in a precarious state of limbo.

After emailing Adrian outlining our legal situation, he responded almost immediately and an appointment was made. Adrian is fair, transparent, professional and an absolute gentleman. He discusses costs openly, and fights for his clients. Contacting Adrian was the best decision we have ever made.

Adrian was with us throughout the entire process and we could not be happier with the outcome. We recommend Adrian Pearce to all of our family, friends and colleagues who may require legal assistance.

Adrian is a gifted criminal solicitor, and we consider him not only to be a legal expert but also a friend. 

Thank you again Adrian.

Adrian was very understanding and kept me up to date at every stage. He did everything he could to help me.

Thank you very much for your hard work, professionalism and understanding Adrian, which resulted in a smooth and quick resolution to the situation.

Adrian, Firstly can I reiterate my heartfelt thanks for your amazing work whilst representing me, you went above and beyond and without your hard work in the background I know for a fact that I wouldn't be sat here a free man with a second chance at life, I cannot thank you enough and I will recommend you to anyone who needs legal services.

Dealt with Adrian Pearce with my case after having been passed onto him. He’s been nothing but helpful going the extra mile to keep me informed of any information involving the case and spotting there mistakes. If ever needed a solicitor again Adrian would be my go to solicitor having read nothing but good reviews and him living up too them reviews with my case. Thanks again Adrian

Can't thank this company enough, Adrian was amazing from start to finish. His knowledge and ability to make you feel positive was essential. He was always available even after work hours and genuinely a great guy. Thank you once again and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this company and Adrian's services.

 I have used Smiths for years, the staff are friendly, helpful and keep you up to date and will always get best outcome in my experience.

Superb company. Adrian helped me through a long case lasting over 4 years with a perfect outcome. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. Can’t recommend him enough. Simply the best.

What a great experience from start to finish. Excellent company and I would recommend to anyone. For our case we had Adrian and we instantly felt at ease with him, no judgment and he got things done. He was always on point with everything and very honest with what was going on, and was always there either with a call or message if I had any questions or help with stuff I didn’t understand. I would highly recommend Adrian to anyone and everyone. Thankyou to Smith Partnership and especially Adrian for everything.

Very good experience using Smith partnership,
particularly Adrian who gave me the personal touch reassuring me and my partner throughout the entire process.
Couldn’t recommend high enough.

Adrian Pearce has been representing myself and family and friends for many years now
He’s clear and to the point and makes sure you understand everything clearly and as to why. He does seem to go above and beyond for his clients. He is very well thought of around the Coventry area and we recommend him everyday all day.

I was recommended to use Adrian by a family friend. I found myself in serious trouble after making a poor decision when I helped out a life-long friend. I was very stressed and anxious, and the case dragged on for a number of years. From day one Adrian supported me and was available 24/7 to answer any questions. I truly believe if it wasn't for Adrian's legal advice my life could have ended up a lot different. I don't plan to get into trouble again but if I did, I would not hesitate to use Adrian again. Me and my family cannot thank Adrian enough for his help through a few difficult years.

l couldn’t thank enough Smith Partnership company. First time in my life I’ve been in trouble. I was stressed and anxious but Thank you to the Adrian I have been reassured sins the first contact. Adrian addressed the problem Immediately and reassured me explain me exactly on what to do on the next step .Your are sure that you are in good hands and your case will be dealt in the best possible way. Thank you for being very professional!

Smith Partnership have been an amazing representatives for me. The teams knowledge and advice has been first class, and more than anything Adrian helped me massively with my mental health, by putting me at such ease. He explained every step to me in great detail, and reassured me along the way. Honestly I cannot recommend this firm enough.

Adrian Pearce and team dealt with my heavy case. Adrian was with me every step of the way through some tough years, without him and the crucial legal assistance, life could of ended up much different. I cannot thank him enough and if I ever end up in a spot of trouble again, that’s who I’ll be calling,

Adrian Pearce has always dealt with my case(s) and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. He managed to make me feel comfortable and still maintain his professionalism, which I think is very important and needed - I think without his help things could’ve been very different.

Brilliant and high professional service from Adrain Pearce, supportive and checks over every detail. Truly recommend.

I have been using these guys for about 6 years mainly for criminal convictions. The results I get from these guys amazes people! With the outcome! Highly recommend Adrian Pearce and Nick Wenden.

I cannot recommend Adrian Pierce enough. He was truly amazing for me. He made me feel so at ease and nothing was too much trouble. He went above and beyond just to make me feel less anxious with my case. Adrian is very straight talking and down to earth . Amazing solicitor, thank you Adrian.

Adrian Pearce has been dealing with my […] case now for 4 years as it’s been going on, today I walked free from court I could have never done it without him he is so helpful and I could never wish for any better legal advice from anyone.

More than happy with the help provided by Adrian Pearce couldn't of done it without him thanks again would definitely use again

Kevin & Adrian were very helpful regarding a police investigation. Always at the end of the phone to answer questions & help out.

Adrian, I just wanted to write to say thank you for representing me in court and getting me the sentence I was given. I couldn't of asked for better representation and I am really appreciative of the reassurance you have me through out my remand time and having the time to talk to my Mum also. I have to say you are very good at the work you do and may or may not have many people write to you saying thank you but I just wanted to show my appreciation all the same. I hope to not have to call on you again as I am aiming to change my life for the better but if needed its you I'm calling. 

I was very fortunate to find Adrian Pearce from Smith Partnership, I required specialist help with a very sensitive case. Adrian deals with criminal law and specialises in large cases. I cannot recommend using Smith Partnership and especially Adrain when it comes to Crime. He has a vast understanding and experience within this sector. His guidance and due diligence was extraordinary. He doesn't like to loose and rarely does. I have been dealing with Adrian for nearly 3 years over a complex case. He is exceptionally thorough and made sure all details no matter how small were researched, which really put my mind at ease which is something everyone who requires a solicitor wants. Honestly I can't thank you enough for your extraordinary hard work, help and brilliance with my case.

It's been a long journey and court case. All for trying to do the right thing and standing up for others involved. Happy with the outcome. And all my legal team, I particularly Adrian, Sophie and David. Well done to all mentioned, I owe you all a good meal and drink. Thanks for all the hard work everyone. Highly recommend.

Just wanted to say how impressed and grateful I am towards Sanjeev on how he has spoken to us and handled my son's matters! He has been informative and professional! I'm sure he is an asset to your team.

He is truly a great asset to Smith's, offering superb advice and legal help at a much needed time, together with great communication. By far the best.

Just want to thank the whole team and amazing representation they’ve provided me with throughout my cases. I cannot thank you all enough. Vasanti Vaitha, Kevin Thompson you’re amazing. Thank you so much.

Excellent duty solicitor from K. Thompson at St Mary’s Wharf police station.

Kevin & Adrian were very helpful regarding a police investigation. Always at the end of the phone to answer questions & help out.

We recently sold our family business through smiths partnership. Our solicitor Danielle Upton based at Norman house, was absolutely brilliant.

I would happily recommend Danielle to anyone.

We recently sold our family business through smiths partnership. our solicitor Danielle Upton based at Norman house, was absolutely brilliant. Even though it was a different time due to lockdown everything went really smoothly, every call or email was answered promptly, overall all the service provided was excellent. I would happily recommend Danielle to anyone.

Over the last 6 months Danielle Upton has worked on a couple of major projects for me. Firstly, setting up a lease as part of a sale agreement of my business. Secondly, preparing and negotiating the purchase of a commercial unit. During this time Danielle offered a totally professional service taking time to explain legal jargon and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. I was kept in the loop at all times and never had to follow her up. Besides a great solicitor, a fantastic lady to work with and I would have no hesitation in recommending her. Thank you.

We’ve worked with Danielle since 2022. She has provided outstanding leasehold advice which led to us securing a landmark site that put our organisation at the centre of nature-based regeneration in Derby and accelerated the city’s sustainability ambitions. We love the way she does business as a great communicator, with a real craft in helping make sense of the complexities across the commercial property sector.

Since being involved within the commercial property sector for last 18 months, I have had the pleasure of working alongside Danielle Upton in negotiating numerous property transactions for our clients. She has been extremely supportive to both myself and our mutual clients throughout, providing clear and concise updates when required, along with going that extra yard in explaining the legal jargon involved - I cannot recommend Danielle highly enough.

Danielle worked tirelessly for us over a 13 month period to complete a property related matter. There were some challenges beyond our control bringing the process to a conclusion but Danielle persevered and kept us fully informed throughout until the matter was finalised. I would certainly use her services again when the need arises.

Thank you for your patience and persistence in getting this deed finally completed. I am very grateful for your attention in getting us to this stage and for your excellent communication throughout.

I have been using these guys for about 6 years mainly for criminal convictions. The results I get from these guys amazes people! With the outcome! Highly recommend Adrian Pearce and Nick Wenden.

Thank you so much. Great job done. You are amazing and couldn’t have wished for better service.

Thank you for the professional way you handled our purchase of our bungalow

Just some flowers to say a big thank you for all your hard work with our house. You’re a star. Thank you millions.

I thought you made the process as easy as it can be and the whole thing was very much tailored to our needs and our business culture.

Superb service – many thanks! It is so nice to deal with people that are just willing to assist and not put up barriers or make things difficult – very refreshing. 

Just want to say a big thank you for your hard work and continued efforts to reach a successful conclusion. Your additional working time (weekends, evenings and working on proposed days off) is really appreciated by all parties concerned and duly noted. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you and you’ve made the process understandable and as smooth as possible.

We’d like to thank you for representing us in the way you did, on it, pragmatic and always there when we needed, it really matched our business personality.

I am absolutely delighted with the service you have provided me once again. Emily has been great from start to finish and I will not hesitate to recommend you or use you again in future. Thank you for your hard work in getting this over the line in such a short tine frame, I appreciate the push.

Zoe Romain showed patience and diligence in dealing with our business. The experience was made more bearable by their reassuring manner and the way they dealt with the issues. They were always contactable and dealt with queries swiftly and efficiently and always kept us up to date with developments.

We can not fault the professionalism of Emily Cokayne on the sale of our business. She kept us in the know throughout the whole of the sale with regular updates and top notch advise with excellent communication. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again and recommend.

You guys have been great and I will 100% recommend the team to anyone looking to sell on.

You guys have been great and I will 100% recommend the team to anyone looking to sell on.

Emily Cokayne has been super efficient getting my acquisition over the line. All explained well & dealt with promptly.

I dealt with James and Katie, and all I can say is incredible service. Timely, friendly and efficient. I was kept in the loop at all stages and would not hesitate to recommend Smiths Partnership.

I was recently made redundant and used Katie Bullimore to help with the terms of the settlement agreement. She was very helpful throughout and explained everything to me. I found her to be very friendly and efficient. She answered all queries and questions that I had and I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again.

Faultless experience all round, right from initial contact. Katie my adviser was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt to return calls and worked quickly to provide me with all the information I needed. Highly recommend using their services if you want hassle free advice.

Katie Bullimore has recently settled a legal agreement for me, and through out she has been very professional, efficient and thorough. She has advised me throughout, keeping me informed on a daily basis. I would recommend her services to anybody, and will certainly use her again if needed.

I am leaving my employment on good terms but needed legal advice to complete a Settlement Agreement. I contacted Smith Partnership who were helpful from the start first dealing with Judith Bull who set up the meeting, checks and dealt with documentation requirements and Katie Bullimore (Solicitor) who dealt with the agreement. This was all done swiftly and is now all signed and agreed between all parties. I would recommend using this company based on my experience so far.

Needed a solicitor to deal with a Settlement Agreement. First one contacted could not help. The second promised to get back to me within 24 hours but failed to do so. I contacted Smith Partnership and the solicitor assigned, Katie Bullimore, provided a prompt and professional service. She was very thorough in going through the lengthy document point by point, and brought about a satisfactory conclusion.

Katie Bullimore was a great help to me with employment law. Couldn’t have asked for anymore from her 10/10 would recommend to anybody.

Katie was professional and respectful from start to finish. The process was swift and I was well informed and updated throughout my whole experience. From the initial emails with the very polite legal secretary, I felt confident I’d made the right choice in choosing Smiths Partnership. Thank you.

I cannot thank Katie enough for her recent support with regards to a settlement issue. Very professional,warm and friendly. Katie had time to listen, her legal advise and help was outstanding. Thank you for helping me through a difficult time. Amazing!

Katie dealt with the situation quickly, effectively and professionally. Judith, Legal Secretary, also showed great kindness and empathy during a turbulent time. Would highly recommend Smith Partnership.

I have recently worked with Katie Bullimore to get an legally binding agreement finalised. Katie explained everything to me and highlighted several T&Cs that would have gone unnoticed due to naivety. She handled the process quickly and efficiently and the whole matter was finalised within a week. I am very grateful for her support on this matter.

Best experience I have had From Katie Bullimore. Who has shown throughout my case her professionalism and her expertise. Team at Smiths are highly experienced and supportive. Thank you for your efforts.

I recently employed the advice of Solicitor Katie Bullimore within the practice, to deal with a settlement agreement regarding my Employer. I have to say I found Katie very amenable, thorough and concise in explaining the document. The business was concluded in a matter of days. I would highly recommend the services of Smith Partnership.

I wish to thank Katie Bullimore for her understanding during my redundancy. Having never been in this situation before Katie acted in a proffesional manner and made the contract i gave to her to look over,Katie explained all the details making them understandable. Although Katie is part of a larger group of solicitors i would not hesitate to use them, Katie again. Top marks.

Katie represented me for a recent a requirement, her professionalism, customer service, and her methodology of breaking down complex legal terms was excellent. Her guidance and help brought about seamless successful implementation and closure within a tight deadline, and much appreciated.

I have received excellent service from Katie, it was professional but felt personal in a same time. Katie dealt with my case quickly, she communicated with me very clearly both by phone and by email. I recommend Smith Partnership (Katie Bullimore).

Katie was very professional, quick to support, and very clear in all communications. Recommended!

Katie was very friendly and approachable along side with being knowledgeable and professional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends and family and obviously Katie will be the first call I make if the need arises again to use a solicitor.

Fantastic! Very fast, efficient and friendly service from Katie Bullimore. Would definitely recommend. 

I took legal advice from Katie; she was professional and direct when discussing the matter and proactive when it came to communication with both myself and the other party involved.

Used Katie Bullimore in respect of my redundancy and would highly recommend her. She dealt with all matters promptly, showed great attention to detail and her communications were concise and clear. Overall a pleasure to deal with at a stressful time.

Katie Bullimore provided me with very clear, easy to understand and timely advice on a matter that need both expertise and a swift response.  Katie was in frequent communication to keep me up to date, explain the next steps and reassure me through a potentially very stressful experience.  Katie helped me settle the matter quickly to the best outcome for me. Thank you Katie!

Throughout the entire process, you’ve demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and clarity in your advice. Your guidance was not only insightful but also genuinely tailored to my needs, making a complex matter straightforward and manageable. Your attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best outcome have been invaluable. Thank you again for your outstanding service. I would highly recommend you to anyone in need of expert advice and a personal, dedicated approach.

I was supported by Katie Bullimore of Smiths Partnership, Derby regarding a recent employment issue. Throughout the whole process Katie was professional, clear and efficient. She kept in touch and met timescales explaining everything which would happen regarding her involvement. She made the experience much better than I had expected and was also patient and responsive to my many additional questions. I would absolutely recommend Smiths Partnership (Derby) for any employment related legal advice.

I had the pleasure of working with Katie at Smith Partnership, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient throughout the entire process. Despite working to a tight deadline, Katie explained everything clearly, ensuring I felt supported and informed at every step. Her expertise and attention to detail were evident, and she handled everything with the utmost care and precision. I’m so grateful for her help and would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone in need of legal advice. Thank you, Katie!

 

I was really unsure what to do when I received notification about my redundancy but Katie Bullimore was amazing. She helped to get everything resolved quickly, efficiently and she made things easy to understand. I would definitely recommend her services.

Superbly supported! Katie was hugely helpful and responsive to an issue I had. She gave superb initial upfront advice and then spent quality time walking me through a contract and the implications or meaning, making it feel very straight forward to understand. I would highly recommend her and this company.

I couldn't recommend Katie Bullimore highly enough, she was incredibly personable and helpful. She explained everything in layman terms so I understood fully what was happening. Emails and telephone calls were timely and efficient. 

We used Smith Partnership for our family case for a child arrangement order. Claire and Kirsty went above and beyond for us. We got the outcome we wanted, it was an emotional day but happy tears. Thank you so much, what an amazing team.

5* service, friendly & approachable, would highly recommend, always get to speak direct with Claire Morrey family law longton.

Received help from Kirsty with our situation, she was extremely helpful and supportive, always found time to answer our questions and help us understand every step. Would definitely recommend using them for any issues and will use them again should the need ever arise.

Very professional. Always kept me up to date with even what seemed like the smallest information. When my actual solicitor the other couple of ladies that stepped in to manage my case for a couple of weeks were just as amazing as my solicitor. No request was to small they always made sure things were running smoothly. My solicitor is an absolute diamond and never once judged me even in my emotional state when all she heard over the phone was mumbles amongst the tears/sobs. She was always open and honest with me in terms of any outcome. She helped to be my voice when I couldn't hold back my tears to get out what I wanted to say but due to her intense listening skills during the sobs she already had it all down my stance on the matter in hand. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I couldn't of gotten this far without you guys. Would highly recommend.

Couldn't recommend enough. Had a long running family case with these guys and they've kept me up to date every step of the way. Always been able to call and speak to my solicitor. The one I started with left, and I had Kirsty Evans take over my case and she's been just as brilliant as my first solicitor. Professional every step and got the results I wanted.

Kirsty is a fabulous solicitor. 

During an extremely difficult time she helped and supported me through it. Very polite and professional. Listening to me and giving me good legal advice. Which helped to achieve a great outcome. 

Knowing I had her there for support when I needed it meant a lot to me. I can’t thank her enough for what she did. 

Couldn't recommend enough. Had a long running family case with these guys and they've kept me up to date every step of the way. Always been able to call and speak to my solicitor. The one I started with left, and I had Kirsty Evans take over my case and she's been just as brilliant as my first solicitor. Professional every step and got the results I wanted.

Kirsty is a fabulous solicitor. During an extremely difficult time she helped and supported me through it. Very polite and professional. Listening to me and giving me good legal advice. Which helped to achieve a great outcome. Knowing I had her there for support when I needed it meant a lot to me. I can’t thank her enough for what she did.

We used Smith Partnership for our family case for a child arrangement order. Claire and Kirsty went above and beyond for us. We got the outcome we wanted, it was an emotional day but happy tears. Thank you so much, what an amazing team.

I cannot thank Kirsty Evans enough for her fantastic service, guidance, support and help during an extremely difficult time in our lives. Our family are so grateful for all your hard work, and for getting the outcome we had been waiting what felt like a lifetime for. From day one of handling our case, to us you have always gone above and beyond. My family and I will be forever grateful! For anyone looking for a professional service, but a company who will always go the extra mile, I would strongly recommend Smith Partnership. Thank you so much for everything! 

Kirsty is consistently delightful but formidable in her representation of whoever her client may be, this was very clear evidence of gilt-edged representation.

So I had a case going on for 2 years and I had Kirsty as my solicitor and I honestly can't thank her enough she's been there through everything with me each step, she's absolutely amazing she deserves a promotion. I'm definitely going to keep in touch with her! If anyone is after a solicitor please go to Kirsty, she's amazing.

My solicitor was Victoria in a dispute of probate case - she was just absolutely brilliant - would definitely recommend her, couldn't fault her on anything. So very glad I found her!

Our probate nightmare was settled so quickly once you took it on, thank you.

Beyond happy with the work you have done for me regarding my case.

The advice and help that you gave us was first class and we will be forever grateful.

Once again we all thank you for all your help and it has been an absolute pleasure dealing with you.

Thank you Victoria for all your help this year. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and your advice has been invaluable.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and help over the past few months. I appreciate you were doing your job but you went above and beyond for me.

A ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ problem was handled very sensitively, supportively and efficiently by Victoria Townsend. She gave me good advice and information that helped me so much with my difficulties and achieve a good result.

Victoria Townsend was wonderful, as my problem was a family related dispute, Victoria was very kind, helpful and considerate, which is what I needed because of the upset this problem created. Thank you so much and bless you.

I contacted Victoria Townsend in April 2021 to assist with a difficult family situation. Her calm and professional approach was exactly what was needed and she was a great support through a very stressful and emotional time. I cannot recommend Victoria highly enough.

Victoria Townsend was appointed as my solicitor as she specialises in Contentious Probate and wills. She was absolutely brilliant from the start, I could always contact her by phone or email she was super friendly and spoke in layman terms not legal jargon. Victoria kept me informed every step of the way and forwarded all communications from the Executor and then would draft an appropriate response for my approval to send. Victoria was Professional and very reassuring, her knowledge and her brilliant replies gave me a huge confidence boost and the absolute belief that I would get what I was entitled to.

Associate Victoria Townsend is the key figure at the contentious trusts team at Smith Partnership, where she takes ‘a sensible approach to litigation and settlement’; her fields of expertise; inheritance disputes, contested wills and claims involving property and estates.

A small but dedicated practice with up-and-coming associates who are skilled beyond their PQE. Excellent value for money and with a can-do attitude.

Friendly, professional, efficient and effective in accordance with stated expectations. Without hesitation, I’d recommend the legal services provided by Victoria Townsend.

Made to feel like an old friend that’s reassuring and without hesitation I’d recommend the legal services provided by Victoria Townsend. Outstanding, what more can I say!

Thank you, you have really helped us through a very difficult time in our lives and have guided us when we needed that support.

In 2019 I was facing serious charges which would have impacted on my life dramatically and ended up in a moderately length prison sentence, but thanks to Steve Newcombe I managed to come off with a suspended sentence. If it wasn’t for his knowledge and more importantly his relationships in the court of Leicester he managed to make sure I walked away from the court to see the birth of my daughter. I am so grateful and a cannot recommend another firm like this one. This has really given me hope Thank you so much Steve and also to Vaz Vaitha for handling my case. I give this firm a solid 5 star rating I cannot thank you enough.

On behalf of myself and my family I wanted to give you and your team my sincere thanks for the work completed on our behalf.

From the initial meeting we were treated with respect and had the benefit of meeting several members of your team who all shared the same goal “to get the best outcome possible”. In the end this was exceeded considerably!

After many months, of your unending patience and commitment, we became aware that there would need to be a large amount of background work that needed to be done before we could prepare for the initial and final hearings. The quality of the advise given and the expertise with which the preparation was completed meant that we felt, and were, involved at all times.

We put our faith in a company that was recommended to us. We were not disappointed. They are undeniably brilliant, with a breadth of knowledge that was infinite while at the same time making the service personal to us as a client.

I would not hesitate to recommend them for all aspects of legal work in the future.

Vaz is a very good and well qualified solicitor, she does very well in her job role to support the individuals in the case and ensure the best outcome. My fiance has been in trouble most of his life and Vas has always been there in every case to support him. I can assure that jut because you've got yourself in trouble doesn't men nobody wants to help you or provide you with the best outcome. My fiance was looking at 7-8 years but only got 5 years and will do less with a guilty plea and remand time. We are very happy with the support off Vaz and the team and a big box of chocolates will be coming her way.

Vasanti was very professional and friendly  lawyer at smith partnership. Right from the first contact she reassured and advised me given the circumstances, I was listened to, my questions were answered clearly and I was advised of the best and worst case scenarios right from the start. She stayed professional throughout and used her vast experience, until a satisfactory conclusion was achieved. The outcome was so much better than anticipated and I don't believe this would be the case without Vasanti’s help. I would highly recommend Vasanti. Thank you so much for your help. 

Hi Vaz & Steve, I would like at this stage to say a big thank you to both of you for your help, support and understanding through this. It's been a tough time and without you in the background things would have been extremely frightening. The outcome wasn't exactly what we all hoped for but it could and would have been a lot worse without your professional help - Thank you!

Vasanti, thank you so much for your honesty in this horrendous journey. I am glad it has come to this conclusion as I feel the judge was lenient in my sentencing, it could have definitely gone a lot worse and for that I am grateful.

You were extremely helpful throughout and I appreciated your transparency from the outset. I believe you did everything you could to help my case.

Helped me out a lot really friendly and professional kept in touch with my family as well and updated regularly, Vaz.

Just want to thank the whole team and amazing representation they’ve provided me with throughout my cases. I cannot thank you all enough. Vasanti Vaitha, Kevin Thompson you’re amazing. Thank you so much.

 I'm 31 years old and never been on the wrong side of the law. Not knowing what to do or where to turn! Smith's have helped me from start to finish. I have not been treated like a criminal, they are very professional and I have had so much advice from them.! They know what they are talking about! Would like to thank vaz, Steve and hannah and other staff for aiding me in these stressful times and fighting my corner. I feel they understand my side and are extremely polite!

I have been with Smiths for a few years now and I was very impressed with how well my legal council represented me. I was a co defender and I feel the company my brother went with could have done better but I cannot fault the way that Smith dealt with my case resulting in me being not guilty.

When we needed an excellent solicitor advocate at short notice, Vasanti Vaitha and Steve Newcombe worked so hard to ensure we had excellent representation as well as clear, thoughtful communication all through. At a very difficult time they were approachable, sensitive, fair and totally professional. We can recommend them wholeheartedly.

I would just like to extend my gratitude to you and all those involved in my case. I cannot thank you enough for making what was a very difficult time for myself and my family that little bit easier, with your pleasant demeanour and the work you have done on my behalf since these proceedings began.

 

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional legal representation provided by Vasanti Vaitha (Vaz) from Smith Partnership Leicester. From the very beginning, Vaz demonstrated a deep understanding of my uncle’s case and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Their knowledge, expertise, and professionalism were truly outstanding. Vaz was always available to answer my or families questions, provide guidance, and alleviate my concerns. Their communication skills were impeccable, ensuring that my uncle and aunt were fully informed throughout the entire process. They fought tirelessly on my uncle’s behalf, negotiating on my uncles behalf and advocating for his rights with unwavering determination. Thanks to Vas's exceptional work, my uncle was received a positive outcome of the case. Their dedication and skill were instrumental in securing this favourable result. I would highly recommend Vaz to anyone in need of legal assistance.

I used Bally and Beth at Smith Partnership to deal with a former client of mine who was trying to false sue me for a job I had done. Their tremendous work paid off dividends and I would highly recommend them both for their work on my behalf from start to finish. Very happy.

I had several questions regarding deed restrictions and a potential course of action. They were very professional and efficient with reasonable cost.

Smith Partnership recently handled my house sale and I am very pleased with my experience. It all went smoothly, I felt I was kept up to date throughout and my queries were responded to quickly. 

Speedy and efficient service for a commercial lease. Thanks Beth.

A highly respected Solicitor with a wealth of experience.  Very approachable and clearly explains the law and procedure which helps put her clients at ease.

Adele is an extremely capable and competent family practitioner.  She can be relied on to get the job done and always manages to appear calm and cheerful when under pressure.  Without doubt she is a safe pair of hands and a pleasure to work with.

Adele handled my case from start to finish with care, professionalism and understanding. With the complexity of my situation and having never had dealings with a solicitor before, Adele took time to provide clear advice and support throughout…I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Adele to anyone requiring advice and representation on all matters of family law, her dedication and commitment achieved the best possible outcome for my family, for which I’ll be forever grateful.

I have to say that Adele was very thorough, she was also very kind compassionate whist being very professional as you would expect from your firm. Adele kept me updated on all of the proceedings right up to the absolute. Adele Woods is an asset to Smith Partnership and it was my privilege to have her work on my case. I have no hesitation in recommending Adele to anyone needing help.

Adele Woods has been incredibly helpful for myself and my children over the last 6 months and I am very pleased with the service I have received. Adele has been supportive, understanding and honest with me throughout my process and has made me feel at ease. I would and have recommended Adele and the company in the future. I couldn't have asked for a better service. There have been times, I have been angry, sad and hurt and Adele has put me at ease and provided me with the right advise and support that I needed through a very difficult experience. I honestly can not thank her enough for her support so far. Thank you Adele.

Adele helped me in a very long case within the family court. Adele is very professional and kept me informed at all times, I followed her from a previous solicitor's due to her professionalism. I would recommend Adele for any family disputes.

I cannot thank Adele Woods at Smith Partnership enough for the excellent way in which she supported me through my child custody case. We never met as all communication was online or via telephone due to the COVID pandemic, but at all times she was professional yet friendly and extremely supportive, always making time for me and guiding me through the process giving me the confidence to get through the stressful experience. The outcome of the case was positive for me, for which I will always be so grateful and I would have no hesitation in recommending Smith Partnership, particularly Adele Woods, for anyone seeking help with child custody.

I would highly recommend Adele Woods from smiths partnership who was the solicitor that dealt with my Family Law issue. She was professional, compassionate and communication was brilliant. This whole ordeal had been extremely stressful and something that was completely new to me but Adele took me through every step of the process answering every question I had to put my mind at ease. Thank you ever so much.

Excellent service dealing with my divorce and finances through difficult times. Always professional and prompt in responses and would well recommend for family law issues in and around Derby. Adele Woods dealt with matters with the upmost professional manner achieving the outcome needed.

My experience working with my solicitor Adele Woods, at Smith Partnership was consistently professional but also personal. She showed me care and gave me the strength to reach the best possible outcome for my circumstances. I will never forget that and thank her very much.

Adele woods was fantastic, very trusting. I felt very informed, throughout the process i was reassured and had a full explanation of what was happening at all times. The stress was taken out the situation for me and handled in a quick time frame.

I've had a really great experience with the Family department of Smith Partnership. Communication has been excellent, and a really helpful, supportive, and friendly expert service from Adele Woods in particular. I would definitely recommend Smith Partnership.

I instructed Smith Partnership to assist in a Parental Alienation case. They acted swiftly to resolve the conflict. Ms Woods is a subject matter expert who acts in the best interest of her clients but is also very honest in her expectations on what is a realistic outcome. Very informative and explaining the letter of the law throughly. I would not hesitate to recommend or if needs be reappoint Smith Partnership again.

I reached out to Smith Partnership to help resolve my divorce which I am sure anyone can imagine isn’t easy. I was appointed the exceptional Adele Woods a specialist in family law. I cannot express how brilliant and professional she was with handling such a delicate situation. She helped resolve matters efficiently and both parties taking all the stress away from both sides. I can Highly recommend to anyone wishing to resolve any dispute requiring family law. Thank you again to Adele and her wonderful receptionist Ruth, you were truly fantastic.

Efficient and supportive service from Adele. I couldn’t ask for any more from her and the Smith Partnership. Thank you.

The support from Adele and Ruth in the Family Law team has been invaluable. Throughout a very difficult time, it made all the difference to have such great advice and support. The service has been pragmatic, meticulous and (most importantly) caring too.

Absolutely delighted to share my glowing review of Adele Woods and the team at Smith Partnership. Over the past three years, Adele has been nothing short of exceptional. Throughout what has been an incredibly challenging and emotionally charged time, Adele consistently remained calm, professional, and steadfast. Qualities that I am forever grateful for. There were countless moments where it would have been easy to feel overwhelmed, but Adele not only kept her composure, she also reminded me to do the same, guiding me through each step of the process with patience and empathy. Her expertise and dedication were instrumental in helping me regain regular contact with my daughter. A gift I can't even begin to express my gratitude for. Without Adele and the team's involvement, I truly believe I would still be fighting that uphill battle. Smith Partnership as a whole is an outstanding firm. Ruth, Sammi, and every individual who played a part in my case were thorough, attentive, and supportive throughout the entire journey. I cannot recommend Adele Woods and Smith Partnership highly enough. Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion have made an immeasurable difference in my life, and for that, both my daughter and I will always be thankful. If you're looking for legal representation that truly cares, you need look no further.

The service that my solicitor, Adele Woods, provided was exceptional and I could not of asked for more out of her for what she has accomplished for me. I would definitely recommend Smith Partnership to anyone who is willing to seek help for any issues they may find themselves in whether it be family or an alternate dilemma. If more stars were available I would be given them.

I just wanted to say a massive thank you.

I really couldn't have got a better solicitor. I appreciate everything you and everyone else have done for me!

Thank you ever so much for all your help. I really appreciate what you have done for me and my family. You made things easy to understand and helped me dearly in these difficult times. Your an amazing person and your dealing with the case truly expresses how well your parents raised you. I can’t thank you enough. 

Sarika was my solicitor during proceedings for my son, I could not recommend her enough! Sarika is a real credit to the firm, she goes above and beyond her job role and is an amazing person to work with. Sarika ensured I was kept well informed of my case and her attention to detail is outstanding. Sarika worked on my case from start to finish and during the entire process she was extremely empathetic and patient with me especially whilst discussing sensitive subjects. Sarika really supported me with my case and fought very hard so that we left feeling that it was a fair trial. Sarika did plenty of research and arranged multiple methods of support such as a fantastic intermediary to attend court with me to help me get through an emotional court hearing and ensure I understood what was happening. Sarika has amazing communication skills and always gets back to you within a realistic timeframe, she’s very professional, knowledgeable, and really gets to know her clients and their cases which made such a difference to me and how I felt about my case. Sarika always made time for me and my sons case and always ensured any required paperwork was completed, reviewed, approved and handed in on time. I took peace in knowing that i could trust her with anything. I guarantee you that when you work with her you won’t need to look any further as she is truly an invaluable resource for this firm! 10/10 would highly recommend!

It has been a long, drawn-out process, but I do thank you for the work you have done and your courtesy throughout. 

Thanks to you as you were so kind and considerate when I was getting into such a state.

Thanks so much for all your help with everything for my Aunty and Thank you kindly for the reminder about identity requirements on collection of Aunty's personal Documents. Genuinely appreciate that i would only have had my drivers licence card on me under normal circumstances as i carry that everywhere. Thankfully one of your collegues reminded me it was out of date and saved me getting into serious trouble for driving about without my licence photo card being renewed and up to date with photograph. Kindest Regards and Many Thanks indeed for your help and support during a very difficult time.
 

Thanks very much for all your help with this process

Firstly - many thanks for meeting with mum, Kathryn and myself this morning and for your efficiency as well as kindness in dealing with the LPAs. 

Very relaxed and friendly environment. All positive and easily understood. Very helpful responses to worrying on my part from delicate areas. All parties involved knew their subject without hesitation and gave advice immediately if needed.

Thank you for your excellennt work and professionalism. On a personal level, your very kind attention and courtesy have been in much evidenced and appreciated.