Lindsey Canning
Solicitor
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Director
SRA ID: 155457
Lindsey studied Law at the University of the West of England. She has specialised in Family Law since 1992 when she qualified as a solicitor and has continued to practice in Family Law since.
Main Areas of Work:
Advising on prenuptial and cohabitation agreements
Divorce
Financial issues following the breakdown of relationships including pension provision
Claims for capital provision for children
Residence and contact disputes involving children and domestic Injunctions
Lindsey is a Resolution Accredited Specialist and a recognised expert in resolving financial issues following the breakdown of a relationship.
Great / Notable achievements at Wake Smith:
Lindsey’s work ranges from acting for clients including lawyers, doctors and company directors, whose matters are financially complex to those with a limited income. This work includes dealing with overseas property, ring fencing inherited wealth and discovering hidden assets.
Lindsey’s work involving children varies from seeking capital settlements where one parent has significant wealth, to establishing residence and contact but always considering the best interests of the child
The domestic injunction work which Lindsey undertakes ranges from cases involving violence or harassment, preventing one party from attending the others place of work, to “freezing” assets where there is a risk of those assets being disposed of within matrimonial proceedings.
No 1 Velocity, 2 Tenter Street, Sheffield, S1 4BY
Licensed for 32 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
Excellent service
I received great service from Lindsey and Victoria. Very reasonable price as well. Lindsey is very knowledgeable and made the whole process so much easier for me. Would definitely highly recommend their service and would definitely use WSS again. Thank you!
Lawyer named in this review: Lindsey Canning
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 09 August, 2024
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review, we appreciate your positive feedback!
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Compassionate and efficient
Which can be tricky to manage, especially in divorce cases. Good advice was given and all options were discussed. Frequent check ins as the case progressed, and if I ever wished to rediscuss the situation, it was not seen as being too much trouble. I have already recommended Lindsey to others in the same situation.
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Excellent
Lindsey Cannng offers excellent advice and is very knowledgeable. She is a good listener and has a terrific memory for small personal details. She makes you feel that you are her most important client. She is very empathetic, non-judgemental and easy to talk to
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Thank you Lindsey
I would like to thank Lindsey, Vicky and the rest of the team for their patience and tolerance during my many crises. It was good to know I could expect a level headed response and they had the knowledge and skills to write polite but succinct letters. It has taken a very long time and it was good to have their support throughout.
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Change of name & staturoy declaration - wonderful, effience and helpful service
I instructed Wake Smith to assist me with a change of name deed and a statutory declaration. My circumstances were a little unusual and I wasn't sure what documents I needed. Victoria Walker responded to my initial inquiry. She immediately understood my situation and was able to advise me accordingly. She was very knowledgeable and professional as well as extremely helpful, and didn't miss a beat when I changed my mind about my instruction. The entire process ran incredibly smoothly, and Victoria made everything very easy for me - including organising my visit to Wake Smith to sign and receive documents and having these witnessed by a neighbouring law firm. I would definitely recommend Wake Smith, and would happily use them again.
Lawyer named in this review: Lindsey Canning
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 13 December, 2021
Thank you for leaving us a positive review.
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Divorce
I came to Wake Smith for my divorce as I had used them before and they were very professional. My solicitor was Lindsey Cunning and her secretary was Victoria Walker. Being in the middle of a pandemic was not the best of things but needs must. I went to the office for my initial visit. It followed all COVID rules. Which was great. Myself and Lindsay covered the details of my divorce and she explained to me everything in every step and the monies involved as I was paying for this myself. I had conversations and emails from both Lindsay and Victoria and phone calls. Both were very kind and considerate to me and both made me feel very happy with the divorce. Everything to do with my divorce and financial has finished. I really couldn’t have got through it without both of them. I am forever grateful for everything they both did and for making it easier for me do deal with. I would certainly recommend this company and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thanks again Lindsey and Victoria. Your the best.
Lawyer named in this review: Lindsey Canning
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 10 March, 2021
Thanks for leaving a review, and mentioning Lindsey and Victoria. You’re right, they are a credit to Wake Smith.
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Wake Smith Solicitors
Lindsey Canning and Victoria Walker provided a first class service and support for helping me process my divorce. I will always be eternally grateful.
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Family Department - Child, Finance & Divorce
The service I received throughout all 3 of my cases was exceptional. The cases proved to be complex and difficult but Lindsay and her team helped me through with good advice and strong representation. This resulted in a positive outcome in all my cases despite difficulties dealing with the other side. Lindsay was easy to speak to and communication was very good and efficient when time constraints were in place.
I would highly recommend using Wake Smith to anyone who needs a family solicitor and cannot thank them enough for everything they have done over the past nearly 2 years.
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Child Maintenance Advice
Got back to me straight away after making an initial inquiry. Very knowledgable and helpful in this subject matter. Gave me plenty of advice and options to move forward supplying me with relevant application forms.
Lawyer named in this review: Lindsey Canning
A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 06 March, 2020
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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