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Smith Partnership is adept across all aspects of public childcare law and family law issues. Highly experienced family law practitioner Muctar Johal is praised for his ‘outstanding court advocacy and grasp of detail’. Johal jointly leads the practice in conjunction with Ruth Jones. Clare Cuomo remains another important contact within the group as a child law specialist and is lauded by clients as ’knowledgeable and organised’ as well as being ‘robust in the advice she provides’.

‘The client care provided by the team at Smith Partnership goes above and beyond. They pull together to support each other when preparing the most challenging cases. They provide a seamlessly excellent service.’

- The Legal 500, 2025

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