Wake Smith Shortlisted for Yorkshire Legal Awards

3rd August 2018

Wake Smith Solicitors has been shortlisted in the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2018.

The firm, which has serviced the legal requirements of individuals and companies across the Sheffield City Region for more than 200 years, has been recognised by the judges in the Private Client category. The prestigious awards celebrate the achievements of the best lawyers and law firms in Yorkshire, with the winners announced at a ceremony in Leeds on October 11. Suzanne Porter, director and head of the Private Client team at Wake Smith Solicitors, said: -This is wonderful recognition of our efforts to provide the very best possible service to each one of our clients. Wake Smith's experienced private client team advises and assists with estate planning including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate administration, Family trusts, Elderly client services, Court of protection applications and Wills, trusts and estates disputes. Its niche strengths include inheritance tax planning via wills and trusts, and dealing with the affairs of the elderly and vulnerable by means of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications to, and appointments by, the Court of Protection. Wake Smith has approximately 100 staff, including 18 directors, with more than 40 experienced legal professionals; including solicitors, associates, consultants and chartered legal executives providing legal expertise and practical law advice. For further details call Wake Smith Solicitors on 0114 266 6660.

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