Partner-led legal services

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.

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.

5 star service, Alexandra is quick and very efficient! Highly recommend. 

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.

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 (...)

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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

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. 

Thank you so much for resolving this issue in such an understanding manner; it has been greatly appreciated.

Many thanks for your efforts… I shall definitely be using the services of Smith Partnership and more specifically yourself again, you’ve been a fantastic help.

Thank you Elizabeth for everything.

You are a star.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your prompt, professional and courteous assistance throughout.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your very kind assistance in this matter.

Thank you for all your fantastic work and support on the issues that we’ve been dealing with. We couldn’t have done it without you!

I would like to thank you for all your help and support with the rather complicated completion.  It has been much appreciated.

The firm is a brilliant place for businesses and we are happy we came to you first! Gina and her team have been great in dealing with our clients.

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, Jessica 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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 shall be absolutely delighted for this opportunity to tell the whole of the firm how brilliant and capable and committed and diligent and available and knowledgeable and careful and caring you are.

You are such a joy as well strength to our organisation as we kind of count on you in any decision we make assuming that Our Ann Gadsby will cover it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Patrick 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.

Dear Jack and Janice, Mark and I thank you for finalising my late wife’s estate. Your help has been especially welcome during these strange times. You are both a credit to your company.

Generally speaking from our first visit to Smith Partnership the whole process has gone fairly smoothly. 

Our chats on the phone were friendly but wholly professional too. This is a people management skill which is difficult face to face let alone over the phone, so thanks very much for that.

We would certainly recommend the Smith Partnership to someone else. Very friendly staff who explained the whole process in a clear and understandable way.

First class- I needed help with probate on my late parents estate. I was put in touch with Jack Robinson from the Burton branch. I had arranged a telephone consultation first and he called at exactly the time booked. He then guided me through what lay ahead in a friendly yet professional manor. As the process of application evolved there were several twists and turns to which Mr Robinson kept me up to date immediately and saw the whole process through to swift conclusion. In future I shall always use the Smith Partnership- and if possible, jack Robinson again from the Burton branch.

Thank you very much for all your help and expertise. I have felt ‘protected’ throughout the process and now hopefully understand a little more about the complexities of these matters.

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.

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.

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. 

First class service delivered by Sarah Southall and her team at Smith Partnership during the sale and purchase of our old and new home. Nothing was to much trouble giving us clear understanding of the process and supporting us when needed. We felt both Sarah and her team were always ahead of the process. Her team of Kayleigh and Rebecca were always there to support us when we needed it. Would not hesitate to use their services again. 

Sarah and the Conveyancing Team at Burton have worked on a number of property purchases for me over the last 2 years, the service has always been excellent. I would recommend them for any work relating to buying or selling a property.

Sarah and her team helped us with buying our first house. They were always there to help and communication was great. We could not have asked for a better service.

Smith Partnership were extremely efficient and professional when I dealt with them. Sarah Southall was very good with respect to dealing with my conveyancing matters. Genuinely cannot recommend this firm enough.

Instructed Sarah Southall to deal with our sale and purchase. Great service. Kept up to date with information. Would definitely deal with them again.

Friendly and efficient service from Sarah Southall, would highly recommend.

Excellent support from Sarah and the team throughout the process of buying my first home. Always on hand to answer my questions and emails and kept in constant contact regarding the buying process. Highly recommend!

Sarah Southall at Smith Partnership Burton An exceptional service in unprecedented times. Our property sale commenced just as we came out of the first lock-down and as we found, not all solicitors adapted as well as Smith Partnership to this process. Throughout, Sarah was professional, approachable and when our house purchase fell through empathy. We were so impressed that some months later when we found another property to purchase, we contacted Sarah to represent us again. Even though, by then, we were living some 200 miles away. Would definitely recommend.

We’ve bought our house during lockdown, dealing directly with Sarah Southall. We’ve appreciated that Sarah has responded to our various communications promptly and efficiently, and have felt in capable hands. We’ve also appreciated Sarah’s warmth.

House moves can be very stressful but Sarah at Smith Partnership certainly made life easier. Usually you feel the need to chase solicitors to push things along but this was not the case. Would highly recommend and would absolutely use their services again.

Sarah Southall at the Burton office acted on our behalf for the sale of our property and purchase of new one.
After having our first sale fall through and reselling it after a few days Sarah did her utmost to ensure we were kept up to date on all proceedings, after selling it for the second time the completion only took 2 months. I would recommend Sarah to anyone going through this process.

Helpful at every turn. Sarah Southall was our solicitor, and she along with the entire Smith Partnership team are knowledgeable and approachable and make all processes easy! Would highly recommend, we will definitely be back!

Sarah Southall at Smith Partnership solicitors dealt with our case with such professionalism and always kept us up to date. There were many Delays with our purchase due to COVID and other factors out of their hands, but Sarah ensured that every step was actioned efficiently and quickly to ensure that everything would complete as quickly as possible. Sarah was always there to answer any queries my partner and I had, and would always go the extra mile to ensure our situation went as smoothly as possible. thank you Sarah and your team - we would recommend you to anyone for a reliable solicitor. Thank you!

Great experience with Sarah Southall in Smith Partnership Burton. very professional attitude and really get things done ! Highly recommend.

Sarah Southall at smiths partnership gave me the best experience when buying my first home. She was informative and supported me when asking questions. They service was a reasonable price, the cheapest solicitor quote I received and surprisingly quick once the ball was rolling. I can’t thank Smith’s Partnership enough and will return in the future.

Sarah Southall at the Smith Partnership was fabulous. She always kept us up to date and responded quickly to queries. Highly recommended.

Absolutely exceptional service from Smiths Partnership Burton, particularly Sarah and Jacky. Nothing was too much trouble. They went above and beyond to support us throughout our house sale and purchase. Excellent communication and always updating us on any progress. Friendly, personal and professional service. Would not hesitate to use you again and highly recommend your services. Thank you to everyone at Smiths Burton!

Recently bought a house and used Smiths as our Solicitors - Sarah Southall acted on our behalf. Nothing was too much trouble for Sarah or any of the staff at Smiths, and all of our queries (there were a few!) were answered efficiently and professionally. Would certainly recommend and use again if needed!

I recently had some help from Sarah Southall in Smith Partnership Burton. Really enjoyed the process. Great experience. I'd Highly recommend them . will work with them again in the future.

Sarah at Smith Partnership helped us with our house purchase and was professional, extremely competent, and provided exceptional contact throughout, especially during a busy house purchasing season.

Fantastic service at a fair price. The team were very quick to act on my behalf. Sarah and her team were very patient and helpful during my house purchase. They worked very hard during an already difficult time. A massive thanks to all.

Amazing service from Sarah. She helped and guided us through our house purchase. Sarah responded to any queries we had and guided us through the purchase.

Excellent Service. Sarah & Team completed a House sale, freehold purchase & HTB for us. They were extremely professional & kept us fully informed during the full process. All queries were answered in an excellent time frame. Highly Recommended.

Sarah and the team were fantastic, sorting out everything for our first house in no time at all. Everything went smoothly and the whole process for us took just 2 to 3 months.

I can't recommend Sarah Southall enough for what her and her team did for me while buying my first house. From start to finish they was all very professional but a very personal service at the same time. They was always happy to provide an update and help when needed. I can't thank them enough.

We recently chose Smith Partnership (Burton on Trent branch) to represent us whilst selling and purchasing a property. Our conveyancer, Sarah Southall, handle the matter with the upmost importance. Every question/issue we had, Sarah and her team would get back to us quickly, with informative answers and solutions. We never felt out of loop, and we were very pleased with the service we received. I would recommend Smith Partnership, particularly Sarah Southall as a conveyance when buying or selling a property. It’s a massive thumbs up from me and my family.

Sarah handled both the sale and purchase of our properties and communicated throughout the process with constant updates. Would highly recommend to take any stress out of moving.

Sarah has been brilliant and helped us to complete the sale on our house quickly and smoothly. I always had a swift response from Sarah and I found her helpful and positive to deal with. I would highly recommend Smith Partnership and I would definitely have full confidence in using them again.

Excellent company, kept me informed throughout even after a buyer dropped out they were patient. Very professional service, would always use them and recommend them. Thanks to them all in particular Sarah Southall.

Used Smiths recently and found them to be friendly and efficient. They sorted out any problems very quickly and without causing us any stress. Would happily recommend Sarah Southall and her team and if we ever decided to move house
again, we would not hesitate to use them again.

The Conveyancing Team at Burton are excellent, Sarah and her Team have been excellent when dealing with all my conveyancing needs. I would recommend them for any work relating to buying or selling of a property.

Sarah and her team helped us to buy our first house. The service was excellent and we couldn’t have asked for better.

Professional, efficient and realistic. Sarah was professional, efficient and is a testament to Smiths approach. All communication was clear, and she worked tirelessly to get our house sale through even when met with resistance. We love our new home and I can’t recommend Sarah and the team enough. Thank you!

Sarah Southall and her colleagues provided excellent service throughout our house sale and purchase. They were professional and very efficient. They always returned calls and responded quickly to e mails. Crucially, they were always honest and willing to take the time to talk things through to explain how things were proceeding. They were recommended to us by a friend who had used them recently and I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling property.

We dealt with Sarah Southall in August for the sale of our house and also the purchase of our new home. The transaction completed very quickly and the whole sale and purchase went very smoothly. We will definitely be using Sarah and her team again and have already recommended her to family and friends.

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.

Couldn't have had better solicitors for our house purchase, special thanks to Jordan Williams who guided us through the process and made everything easy to understand.

This is the second time we have used Jordan Williams (during the purchase and sale of our home) and we will always use Jordan Williams! Amazing service and I truly recommend him to everyone! He takes things seriously and understands his clients’ needs.

I cannot rate the service delivered to my wife and I by Jordan Williams at Smith Partnership highly enough. During a protracted conveyancing process plagued with third party delays, Jordan provided a 'safe haven' of calm, considered support and firmly held the tiller to steer us to a positive outcome. It is rare these days to experience consistent support in the way we have and I wholeheartedly recommend engaging Smith Partnership if you require conveyancing services or any other legal support.

I cant thank Jordan, Yasmin and the team at Swadlincote Smiths enough for all their hard work from start to finish on completing on my first house. They worked tirelessly to make sure that the fragile chain completed in a timely matter regardless of all the complications we faced from other solicitors/estate agents. Thank you again, Fab team, great work!

Received excellent service from Jordan Williams and the team at Smith Partnership. Chose them initially after a recommendation, but especially when their quote came through, as it was explicit and easy to understand. Jordan dealt with both a freehold sale and leasehold purchase, and kept us fully informed all the way through. I would definitely use them again as I felt they worked really hard on our behalf.

Jordan and the team has helped us purchase our first home. The process complicated but they have managed to complete it on time as agreed. Jordan has been extremely helpful and supportive and we couldn't have asked for a better solicitor. We would 100% recommend his services. Without him and the team we would most likely still be waiting for completion of the purchase.

Jordan and his team did a great job of conveyancing for us, when selling our house and buying a leasehold property. He was very thorough and kept us updated throughout. I chose them initially because they have a competitive price structure which was easy to understand and included everything, so we knew exactly what to expect. I would recommend them and certainly contact Jordan again if I needed help with anything.

Jordan Williams - Well what can I say. He was exceptional. We are the selling agent Barrows and Forrester Lichfield and it is so refreshing when a solicitor picks up the phone and goes into detail each time we spoke regarding the sale of a property. If he said he will call back, he would. Most important we worked really well together to come to the eventual completion of this property for the clients. Very happy sellers and a very happy buyer. Thank you for all your help with this one and hopefully we will work together in the future some time. Fantastic service

 Felt very comfortable with Lisa and she took time to explain my options.

Dear Lisa, Just wanted to thank you for your courtesy and patience in explaining things this afternoon. These matters are never enjoyable but you made it comprehensible and I appreciated that.

Lisa, I just wanted to thank you for all your work on this estate and for all your help with our legacy, it’s much appreciated.

You probably won’t remember this, back in 2017, I went with my wife to sign our will. You helped us with the process on that day. You were so brilliant at realising that we both had a visual impairment and offering sighted guide. It was such a small thing, but it made all the difference, because even now, four years on, you wouldn’t believe how difficult it is as a disabled person to receive that level of service especially from professionals.

I often have to ask for assistance first, I’ve had people telling me to "walk over there" when asking for directions, Doctors calling my name and then walking away without offering help. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your help that day and making the whole process so much easier.

Just wanted to thank you for your help and advice over the telephone. I decided to bite the bullet and apply for probate myself and, as you said, it was very simple - it has been approved. Our chat over the telephone really helped - thanks again - it was very kind of you to take the time and give such clear advice.

Lisa Franklin in your Leicester branch was brilliant in sorting probate for my late mother’s estate. We were so impressed by her professionalism and care during this difficult time that we also arranged for her to do our wills too. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lisa or Smith Partnership for their brilliant and professional service.

Excellent Service. Lisa Franklin in your Leicester office helped me with a Power of Attorney for our dad when we ran into some issue with the local council. The service was very efficient and she couldn't do enough to help.

My husband and I needed to sort out our Wills, especially with a change in circumstances, bring them up to date and put in place a Trust to protect our children, not forgetting the expert advice around Power of Attorneys. Not the easiest of conversations to be had, but when you have Lisa Franklin in your corner... you know you're in expert hands. Thank you for your expertise Lisa, a credit to Smith Partnership.

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.

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.

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.

All of my dealing were with Bethany Adams (emails and phone calls). She was very good at keeping me updated. 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 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!

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.

Rebecca Green and her associates were very helpful with our queries , and guided us through a very stressful time.

I have used many conveyancers in my time but I must say, Marcus Samuel-Brown might just be the best of the lot. Attentive, professional and polite are just a few of the words I would use to describe him. Smiths, you have a great one on your team. 5* service from start to finish.

Marcus Samuel-Brown, what a gentle man, thought all was fine with our house purchase, only to be told we had to confirm all details again, Marcus reassured us, he would do everything to complete on the arranged date, and he did, always available to reassure us went above and beyond. Thank you so much.

Fantastic job by Marcus Samuel-Brown. Did everything he could to get everything done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Was also able to get hold of him whenever needed. Very quick at replying to emails. Would recommend and use him again.

We are so glad Marcus Samuel-Brown and Timothy Kirk helped us purchase our first home! They really did go above and beyond especially when we had some challenges along the way with our estate agents. Marcus and Tim were always very professional and they got the job done quickly and smoothly. They responded to our calls and emails promptly and kept us in the loop during the house purchase. Marcus is also a really nice guy and easy to talk to. I cannot recommend them enough - Marcus and Tim are the best legal team around. Thank you both for helping us with our first house purchase!

Marcus and Tim helped with my house move. You pay a little more than other places but by far get your moneys worth! They was on it every step of the way. A lot of bumps in the road and they was great! Definitely would use next time I move and would highly recommend them both. Thank you again both. Credit to the business.

Fantastic service. Marcus and Tim supported my house sale and purchase. Super quick, efficient, always responded. Nothing too much to ask for, so helpful. Would recommend them both 100%, thanks for making the process unbelievably smooth!

This has been a difficult process for me having never done it before. It has also been an emotional one at times given the reasons that I am able to afford do it. Thank you both for your help in this matter, it has been invaluable. I can't express how much it has meant to me. 

I would like to convey my total satisfaction in the work that your firm has recently provided for us. In particular, the work of Timothy Kirk (Leicester branch). He has represented your company exceptionally well, with good prompt communication, excellent due diligence and an added personal touch. Thanks once again for your service and will most definitely use your services again if required.

Thanks Timothy and his colleagues. Very helpful and responsible. Nice experience for my first time house purchasing in UK!

We are so glad Marcus Samuel-Brown and Timothy Kirk helped us purchase our first home! They really did go above and beyond especially when we had some challenges along the way with our estate agents. Marcus and Tim were always very professional and they got the job done quickly and smoothly. They responded to our calls and emails promptly and kept us in the loop during the house purchase. Marcus is also a really nice guy and easy to talk to. I cannot recommend them enough - Marcus and Tim are the best legal team around. Thank you both for helping us with our first house purchase!

Marcus and Tim helped with my house move. You pay a little more than other places but by far get your moneys worth! They was on it every step of the way. A lot of bumps in the road and they was great! Definitely would use next time I move and would highly recommend them both. Thank you again both. Credit to the business.

Fantastic service. Marcus and Tim supported my house sale and purchase. Super quick, efficient, always responded. Nothing too much to ask for, so helpful. Would recommend them both 100%, thanks for making the process unbelievably smooth!