Solicitor at Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
John Breeze
Solicitor - Director
SRA ID: 378097
John relocated from Stoke-on-Trent in 2000 and obtained a degree in Law and a diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Sheffield. After working as a paralegal in family disputes and civil litigation, John completed his training contract and qualified as a Solicitor in 2009. In 2013 John moved into the niche practice area of contentious probate and further qualified as a Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist. He rose to the head of a Will, Trust and Inheritance Disputes team in 2019, before joining Wake Smith to establish a new specialist department in January 2023. Main Areas of Work: Acting for any party in connection with: Disputes regarding the validity of Wills Claims against deceased estates under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 Disputes arising in the administration of estates and Trusts, including applications for the removal and substitution of executors or trustees Applications for construction or rectification of Wills Claims regarding the beneficial ownership of estate property Disputes regarding powers of attorney Great / Notable achievements at Wake Smith: John is recognised as a Leading Individual in Contentious Trusts and Probate in the Yorkshire and Humberside region by the Legal 500, one of just four lawyers in the region to be awarded that accolade for 2024.
No 1 Velocity, 2 Tenter Street, Sheffield, S1 4BY
Licensed for 15 years
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution, Professional Negligence, Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Professional Negligence 10%
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 40%
- Dispute Resolution 50%
2 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About John Breeze
John relocated from Stoke-on-Trent in 2000 and obtained a degree in Law and a diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Sheffield. After working as a paralegal in family disputes and civil litigation, John completed his training contract and qualified as a Solicitor in 2009. In 2013 John moved into the niche practice area of contentious probate and further qualified as a Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist. He rose to the head of a Will, Trust and Inheritance Disputes team in 2019, before joining Wake Smith to establish a new specialist department in January 2023. Main Areas of Work: Acting for any party in connection with: Disputes regarding the validity of Wills Claims against deceased estates under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 Disputes arising in the administration of estates and Trusts, including applications for the removal and substitution of executors or trustees Applications for construction or rectification of Wills Claims regarding the beneficial ownership of estate property Disputes regarding powers of attorney Great / Notable achievements at Wake Smith: John is recognised as a Leading Individual in Contentious Trusts and Probate in the Yorkshire and Humberside region by the Legal 500, one of just four lawyers in the region to be awarded that accolade for 2024.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact John Breeze
Address
Wake Smith Solicitors Limited
No 1 Velocity
2 Tenter Street
Sheffield
S1 4BY
Phone 01142242121
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Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/09
23/08/24
Very professional service
Very helpful in following up and answering all my concerns about the status of a Trust following a change in circumstances due to a property sale. I would therefore recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: John Breeze
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 06 March, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Professional and true experts in their field!
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional support and guidance you provided me John and team.
Your professionalism, dedication, and expertise made a significant difference in helping me navigate what could have been a daunting and overwhelming process. I truly appreciate how you took the time to explain every detail, answer my questions, and keep me informed every step of the way. Your efforts have given me both peace of mind and a positive outcome.
It is rare to find someone who is not only excellent at what they do but also genuinely cares about their clients. Your empathy and understanding meant a great deal to me during this time.
Wishing you continued success and all the best in the future 🙂
Lawyer named in this review: John Breeze
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 30 January, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your excellent feedback for John and his team. We're pleased you had a fantastic experience and look forward to working with you again in the future.
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