Solicitor at Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Lindsey Canning

Solicitor - 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

5.0/5 26 Client Reviews 26
26 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Justyna
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April 07, 2023 20230407175432

Excellent service

5

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!

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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

5

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

5

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

5

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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December 12, 2021 20211212151630

Change of name & staturoy declaration - wonderful, effience and helpful service

5

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.

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A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 13 December, 2021

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Angela
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March 09, 2021 20210309151420

Divorce

5

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.

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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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5

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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October 28, 2020 20201028155552

Family Department - Child, Finance & Divorce

5

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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January 28, 2020 20200128100440

Child Maintenance Advice

5

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.

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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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Gayl

5

Lindsey Canning and Victoria Walker have been amazing in sorting out a very tricky situation with my mortgage and my ex husband who was being rather difficult! Without them I would not be in the position I am today of having the situation sorted! Lindsey is so professional and kept me up to-date with every step of the process. Having tried to get this sorted several times in the past and not been able to it has been a massive relief that this has finally Bern solved!

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A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 13 August, 2024

Thank you for leaving a 5 star review, and for your excellent feedback for Lindsey & Victoria. We are happy to hear you had a great experience with our family law team.

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Steven

5

I cannot rate Wake Smith highly enough, specifically Lindsey Canning and Victoria Walker.
Lindsey was the utmost professional, everything was done by the book and at times she was bluntly honest with me. Everything you need from a solicitor.
Vicky was my point of contact, always available, consistent, supportive and very helpful. Dealing with a difficult subject with empathy and humour is a credit to Vicky's character.

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A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 05 March, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. We're pleased to hear you had a great experience with Wake Smith!

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Angela

5

During a very stressful and difficult time, Lindsey and Victoria were both supportive, empathetic, professional and sensitive which helped me throughout the financial dispute with the result I was hoping for. I would highly recommend Wake Smith Solicitors.

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A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 10 March, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. Your positive feedback will be passed on to Lindsey and Victoria.

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Lynne

5

As a family, we have used Wake Smith Solicitors on a numbers of occasions - wills, buying and selling houses, power of attorney and, most recently, our son’s divorce and financial agreement. All the staff we have dealt with have been very professional and efficient. With the divorce, Lindsey and Victoria were extremely helpful, professional and sensitive which helped him to get through the very difficult situation. I would highly recommend Wake Smith. Thank you.

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A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 27 January, 2023

Thank you for instructing us as a family, and for leaving us a 5 star review. Your positive comments are important to us and will be passed on to the team. Please don't hesitate to contact us again in the future.

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alan

5

I wanted to find a solicitor that was sympathetic to our requirements. My wife and I separated, amicably, 2 ½ years previously. My wife carried out some research and most of the solicitors were almost seeking the worst-case scenario without considering our requirements. I then saw that Wake Smith Solicitors were offering a free half hour Zoom meeting which I considered would be sufficient time to allow me to consider whether they would be the right choice.

I was appointed a time that suited us both and was also clearly advised on the cost involved if the meeting carried on over the half hour. I sent some pertinent information beforehand so they would make the meeting more effective That was in November 2020 and because of talking to Lindsey Canning (Director in Family and Divorce), I was sufficiently confident that she would be sensitive to our requirements.

All throughout the divorce process we were provided with options based on our desired outcomes. Lindsey was very proactive and provided clear and relevant advice on areas which we had not initially considered. Whilst she was acting solely in my best interests, she was always aware that all our communications were also being seen by my then wife.
Lindsey greatly helped us through what is a stressful process and held my hand through some of the lawful procedures, explaining their requirements and the reason for their completion.

I would highly recommend them to anyone that has to go through a divorce as they were very professional, personable, and able to be flexible based on your requirements.

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A representative from Wake Smith Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 20 July, 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave Lindsey a positive review. I will pass this on to her, she is an asset to Wake Smith.

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About Lindsey Canning

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.

Languages Spoken: English

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Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

No 1 Velocity

2 Tenter Street

Sheffield

S1 4BY



Phone 01142242142

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