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Commended by clients for its ‘practical and efficient advice’ the full-service law firm Smith Partnership is well-equipped to handle the full gamut of contentious trusts and probate matters, including estate administration and estate property transfers. Russell Davies oversees the practice, while Victoria Townsend is praised as ’an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in the contentious trusts and probate field.’ Additionally, Townsend's broad caseload encompasses disputed Wills, matters falling under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, and claims for Proprietary Estoppel. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Derby.

‘The whole team from the first call to the end of my case was amazing and the guidance I had on things I knew nothing about was exceptional.'

'The team's ethos is good and the solicitors that were allocated have been excellent.'

- The Legal 500, 2025

Professional negligence claims against accountants, financial advisors, and solicitors are key components of the ‘client-oriented’ practice at Smith Partnership. The team’s recent highlights also include cases surrounding the administration of estates, preparation of wills and trusts, and property transactions. Leicester-based Alison Neate oversees the team and is praised as ’a formidable opponent, a brilliant negotiator, and clever tactician'.

'They are knowledgeable and easy to work with. They are clear in their budgets and always keep clients up to date. The client is always their priority.'

'Extremely professional and understanding. Each step has been made clear to us and explained well, they were nice to deal with.'

- The Legal 500, 2025

Lauded for its ‘first-rate client care’, the Derby-based practice Smith Partnership is jointly led by David Clark and Martin Bradbury. Labelled as ’vastly experienced’, Clark’s broad caseload encompasses workplace accidents and industrial disease cases. Bradbury is knowledgeable of clinical negligence matters, including brain injury, dental negligence, and misdiagnosis claims. Other key members of the team include Anna McLeod, who is proficient in delays in the diagnosis of cancer, missed fractures in A&E, and serious surgical errors.

'A solid firm who has a large well-earned market share of personal injury and clinical negligence work in the East Midlands. Key strengths include first-rate client care, tailored case handling usually by one or two fee earners at the most, and meticulous case preparation.’

‘I felt looked after and safe in their hands throughout. One thing that did strike me is that I never felt the need to chase up the progress of my case. I knew I was being tended to appropriately. I believe this to be very important and a new client would want to know this. They were experienced and professional throughout.'

- The Legal 500, 2025