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At Smith Partnership, the team is based in Derby and is led by Andrew Oldroyd, who has experience advising clients on a range of criminal cases, with particular specialism in motoring prosecutions and in youth defence work. 

'The team is experienced and approachable and has achieved a reputation for quality client relations. Andrew Oldroyd of Smith Partnership, Derby was excellent with his empathy, understanding, preparation, and advice. The whole episode was as smooth and as transparent as it could have been, and there were no unexpected surprises from our side. I feel very lucky to have been handed the minimum sentence, which is of course down to Andrew’s attention to detail and preparation.'

- The Legal 500, 2027

The practitioners at Smith Partnership receive instructions on the full spectrum of criminal cases, including homicide, drug conspiracy and fraud. Andrew Oldroyd‘s workload features defending clients in motoring prosecutions; he leads the team.

‘Taking the law and legal knowledge as a given, which is always excellent, they provide great client care and offer real service and access to their partners and senior members of the team.’

‘An exceptionally solid team of solicitors with a strong emphasis on client care. Each case is managed diligently and forcefully from cradle to grave.’

- The Legal 500, 2026

Smith Partnership, based in Derby, houses a strong corporate and commercial team, experienced in handling complex transactional work, with particular skill managing transitions to Employee Ownership Trusts. Practice head Fraser Cunningham oversees a range of work, including transactions as well as corporate restructurings and commercial contracts, such as franchising, distribution, and IP agreements.

'Exceptional service in every regard. Far more personable than other legal firms we have dealt with in the past. Consummate professionals. Every person in the team is brilliant at their job, highly professional, but at the same time highly personable. The team has supported us across all business aspects: commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, lease agreements, business sales, and HR contracts. If a potential client is looking for a commercial provider, I always recommend Smiths, as they genuinely provide the full suite of corporate and commercial legal expertise a business requires. In terms of innovation, I believe it is their joined-up approach that makes them unique and therefore highly attractive: a group of people highly skilled and experienced in their specific commercial areas, working together to do the best for their clients.'

- The Legal 500, 2027