SMITHS (SOLICITORS) LLP

SRA ID :639865
Type :Recognised body law practice
4.3/5
75 Customer Reviews
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Accreditations

Children - Childrens' Representative accreditation

Children - Childrens' Representative accreditation

Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation

Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation

Criminal Litigation accreditation

Criminal Litigation accreditation

Family - Advanced accreditation

Family - Advanced accreditation

Family accreditation

Family accreditation

Higher courts rights - civil & criminal accreditation

Higher courts rights - civil & criminal accreditation

Higher courts rights - civil accreditation

Higher courts rights - civil accreditation

Higher courts rights - criminal accreditation

Higher courts rights - criminal accreditation

Lexcel Practice Management Standard accreditation

Lexcel Practice Management Standard accreditation

Personal Injury accreditation

Personal Injury accreditation

Head office
  • Address : Norman House, Friargate
  • City : Derby
  • County : Derbyshire
  • Postal Code : DE1 1NU
  • Phone : 1332225225
  • Email Address : info@smithpartnership.co.uk
  • Website : http://www.smithpartnership.co.uk

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75 Customer Reviews

4.3/5

Overall experience

  • Value for money (4.3)
  • Professionalism (4.3)
  • Initial Impression (4.3)
  • Approachability (4.3)
  • Services (4.3)
  • Knowledge (4.3)

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    57
  • Very Good
    4
  • Average
    3
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    11
  • Not Specified
    0

Reviews for SMITHS (SOLICITORS) LLP

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Amanda Strong

March 15, 2021

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 […]

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Ade Owen

January 21, 2021

Alex Bullmore was professional and commutative whilst dealing with my work-related issue, explaining all that I needed to know and reassuring me over the many questions I had. Thank you, Alex,

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Richard Barratt

December 22, 2020

Alex was a pleasure to deal with. Very professional and communicative and explained everything very well. I would have no hesitation in recommending her and Smith Partnership and would definitely use again

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Sophie Dakin

November 22, 2020

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 […]

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Michael Buckley

November 22, 2020

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 […]

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Violetta Tranter

November 22, 2020

Very unprofessional. They didn’t even bother to reply to a query.

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Graham Copson

October 23, 2020

Alex provided me a professional service when I found out I was being my redundant from the company I was working for after 13 years. She came with various thoughts and support through this difficult . Always answered emails promptly and kept me informed when she received information back from the company.

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Sally Parkin

September 23, 2020

I’ve recently received an excellent service from Alexandra Bullmore of Smith Partnership Solicitors. My employment issue was resolved in a professional manner, everything went smoothly and was resolved very quickly. I would highly recommend and use Smiths again. Thank you Alexandra.

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Maggie Pearson

August 24, 2020

A ƒ??Contentious Trusts and Probateƒ?? 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

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Mandy Thomas

August 24, 2020

I used Smith Partnership to review an employment document. The matter was dealt with quickly and professionally. I would recommend Alexandra and the company without hesitation.

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Gary Myatt

August 24, 2020

I can highly recommend The Smith Partnership and particularly Alexandra who handled my work related case and wouldnƒ??t hesitate in using them again in the future. I felt valued from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble. Communication was brilliant and pro-active with every email and phone call responded to in a quick […]

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Braelyn Almaraz

August 24, 2020

I’ve recently received an excellent service from Solicitor Alexandra Bullmore – she was professional, courteous, and very supportive throughout. My employment matter was resolved successfully and in a timely matter. She was very patient and provided me with reassurance every step of the way. I would highly recommend Alexandra for any employment related issues.

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Rich Hall

July 25, 2020

Thanks Alexandra for your recent assistance. You were extremely professional and courteous at all times. An absolute pleasure to deal with through which was a difficult time. Would highly recommend their services to anyone requiring expert guidance.

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Keith Spencer

July 25, 2020

Highly recommended. Very difficult time for me but Alexandra was a real gem. Really appreciated the professionalism, empathy and speed with which the matter was addressed.

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David Fielding

July 25, 2020

Thanks Alexandra for your recent assistance which is greatly appreciated. Very professional and proactive support provided, would recommend SP and will not hesitate to use their services again.

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Hakeem Danmole

July 25, 2020

Fantastic Service, really helpful and professional

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Geoff Cross

June 25, 2020

ABSOLUTE DISCRACE UNPROFESSIONAL SERVICE. Jak Ward totally avoid his shocking unprofessional conduct after we had faith in him turned out to be a add on money spinner service. Obtaining wrong persons Birth certificate medical records of which Jak passed it all to his Trainee to deal with of which destroyed our case and left us […]

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Roni Castaneda

May 26, 2020

Alexandra is brilliant. She resolved my work matter within four working days. Highly recommendable. Than you Alex.

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Joey Hardy

May 26, 2020

Highly recommended Smith Partnership, particularly Tamara. Every emailed she responded to and always kept me up to date with information by the date she said she would. She pushed for my sale to go through as soon as possible and made it all happens smoothly. Will definitely use again for any future needs. Thank you […]

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john Howson

March 22, 2020

Excellent service and professional advice given by James Johnson

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jamie stevens

March 22, 2020

Kani has dealt with cases i am working on excellently. Despite her colleagues being poorly. She managed her time efficiently, even taking calls just past 5pm, always keeping me updated and with a good manner despite the work load. Definitely will be referring to Kani, Sylvia and her team again.

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James Tessier

March 22, 2020

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.

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HRH Princess Angela

March 22, 2020

Excellent and professional solicitors. Extremely thorough, and helpful. Superb city center location, very accommodating for all, Including disabled. Even though it’s a large firm, you always get a personalized service from professional and highly qualified staff. Excellent prices.

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healthy way every day

March 22, 2020

I have lived in Canada for nearly 16 years and a couple of months ago my stepdad passed away suddenly and my mom and I found ourselves needing to enlist the services of a Contentious Probate Lawyer and so I did some searching online and could not be happier with my choice of using Jak […]

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Hannah Miles

March 22, 2020

Alexandra has been fantastic at helping me settle a dispute quickly and with expert advice. She has always been on hand to give her advice and professional opinion, which made an incredibly stressful and painful experience really manageable. I canƒ??t thank her enough for her kindness and making me feel as if I were her […]

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Emma R

March 22, 2020

I’ve used this company several times and am always really happy with the service. Emily & Sara are great, they get on with things quickly, don’t fob you off and charge a fair price. I’ll continue to use them and would definitely recommend.

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Ed Clamp

March 22, 2020

Excellent service from start to finish. The process was explained to me clearly and once Alexandra had all the information she delivered it to me in a digestible and ‘non law’ manner. Really pleased i chose Smith Partnership as they always deal so professionally and in your best interests. Thanks as ever

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Chris Collier

March 22, 2020

I worked with Alexandra Bullmore at Smith Partnership and would recommend her as my matter was dealt with efficiently and professionally. I was kept fully aware of what was happening through the process and the detail was explained thoroughly so I could make informed decisions. A great service at a time of uncertainty.

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beth boden

March 22, 2020

Absolutely recommended Smiths Partnership assisted me with a CICA application, Smiths went above and beyond for me, there was no questioned unanswered, everything was explained perfectly, communication was faultless, after hitting hurdle after hurdle I had bad news initially from the CICA and Simon Rowley fought my appeal excellently, Simon saw the injustice that I […]

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Alice Davies

March 22, 2020

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.

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Afaq Munir

March 22, 2020

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Adam Simpson

March 22, 2020

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.

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Sue Stevens

March 22, 2020

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Kevin Quinlan

March 22, 2020

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

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Leigh Woodside

March 22, 2020

Alexandra was highly professional, engaging and informative in helping me resolve my recent work place matter. She was well prepared, realistic and sensitively removed the emotion from my situation which helped me immensely. I would happily work with Alexandra again.

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Manning Manning

March 22, 2020

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.

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Tom Holmes

March 22, 2020

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 […]

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Susie P

March 22, 2020

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Scott Wallis

March 22, 2020

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Samantha Draycott

March 22, 2020

Very friendly staff good service

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Richard Harris

March 22, 2020

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!

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Platinum Estates

March 22, 2020

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

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Mark Sewell

March 22, 2020

Had a meeting with Alexandra Bullmore, I was very impressed with her service, dealt with my issue very efficiently and was very supportive and attentive to my questions which she answered and gave me peace of mind.

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Paul Fletch

March 22, 2020

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Melvin Cotton

March 22, 2020

Good place

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S L Ashton

March 22, 2020

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Alexandru Gabriel

March 22, 2020

A shambles, do not use this solicitors at any cost. They don’t care about customer satisfaction, they will not defend you, I had to do my own research and give the solicitor advice on how to proceed. Useless

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keith wren

March 23, 2019

Not as cheap as they used tone or as efficient

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Angela Walters

March 23, 2019

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Oliver Romain

March 23, 2019

Mr Ward of Smith Partnership stated, in writing, to a relative that high court enforcement disbursements in his case would be limited to ?œ75.00. My relative took Mr Ward at his word. Mr Ward then sued the relative for over ?œ600 of high court enforcement disbursements. Not only did he make the error he then […]

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Jen Lambden

March 23, 2019

They have no customer service skills, arrogant & if you want a return on your investment with debt recovery you have to say at the beginning of the contract as otherwise they wonƒ??t know- they said this to me!!! I wouldnƒ??t use them again if they were the only law firm in the world!

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robin pratt

March 23, 2019

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AJ Floorcraft & Coatings

March 23, 2019

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

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Callum Smith

March 23, 2019

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Gerard McLaughlin

March 23, 2019

A highly professional team who are very supportive and helpful.

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edy murfy

March 23, 2019

Very professional company speacialy solicitor mr Simon Rowley is a fantastic person , good character , honest and modest person ever I seen in my life . He worked my case even didnƒ??t charge me . Thanks mr Simon

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Charles Bickerstaff

March 23, 2019

The solicitor Dennis was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks

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ben long

March 23, 2018

Used Smith Partnership when I bought my first house and also when I sold and bought my second house. I received first class service and I was updated regularly. I moved just before Christmas but they managed to make it stress free and made sure I was in for the date I wanted, couldn’t have […]

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Barry Fantom

March 23, 2018

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Anthony Morris

March 23, 2018

Friendly staff

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Amy Neve

March 23, 2018

Used Smith Partnership for our house move and they were fantastic – highly recommend

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Alex Ladd

March 23, 2018

Different sort of review – I got unfairly excluded from my degree course at the University of Leeds. my account was passed onto Smith Partnership for alleged unpaid Tuition fees – the clerk contacted the University of Leeds and my case has been on hold for the past year even though i allegedly owe them […]

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T B

March 23, 2018

Terrible, for a child custody case they assigned a part timer who lost the case spectacularly, less than 12 months later representing myself I gained custody of my daughter, smiths partnership was a huge mistake.

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simo harveer

March 23, 2018

totally unreliable, this is a firm that you should not trust ! we agreed a price for a lease, and 2 days before signing they doubled it. In the due course of the lease agreement they changed solicitor without even telling me, the solicitor sent letters without my consent to the vendor, so i went […]

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Lora Turner

March 23, 2018

Really bad experience regards to the Family Department and especially Ruth Jones. Do not use if you want someone to fight your case againat an abusive ex in court regards visitation for a baby!!! Ruth Jones was very father sided. She kept wanting me to allow him more time and more days and kept telling […]

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Chris Smith

March 23, 2018

Stuart was very poor

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Joe Clark

March 23, 2018

I would highly recommend these solicitors to anyone! Friendly, professional and competitive pricing!

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Lizzie Whitaker

March 23, 2018

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 x

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Robert Massey

March 23, 2018

Ruth Jones explained everything clearly and concisely. Impressed so far.

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Matt Booth

March 23, 2018

Helpful and professional service. Their staff made us feel at ease from the beginning and are willing to go the extra mile. Would definitely recommend to anyone in need of help and advice.

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Benn Smith

March 23, 2018

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nick pashley

March 23, 2017

Very good service with my house sale thanks

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Oliver Stirling

March 23, 2017

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Ruth Broadhurst

March 21, 2021

Alex provided with me excellent professional advice, clearly explaining matters in detail and taking the time to review options with me to protect my interests. If the need ever arises, I would would definitely use her and Smith Partnership again.

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Dan Frost

March 18, 2021

I deal with various departments of The Smith Partnership and found them all to be extremely professional, responsive and good value. I’d highly recommend them for property, commercial and employment in particular (the areas I’ve dealt with them on).

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