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How Smith May Solicitors LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 99%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Smith May Solicitors LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Smith May Solicitors LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 13%
Overpriced 0%
About Right 86%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 100%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Smith May Solicitors LLP and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Smith May Solicitors LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 100%
No 0%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Smith May Solicitors LLP and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Smith May Solicitors LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 100%
No 0%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Smith May Solicitors LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    54
  • Very Good

    0
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

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Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Munaza

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Matter Type:

Employment Law

Munaza

February 17, 2025

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A Brilliant and Caring Solicitor Who Delivered Justice

I cannot recommend Joanne May highly enough for her exceptional work on my unfair dismissal case. From the very first consultation, she demonstrated a level of professionalism, expertise, and empathy that immediately put me at ease during what was an incredibly stressful and challenging time.
Facing a large employer with significant resources felt daunting, but Joanne was unwavering in her commitment to my case. She meticulously reviewed every detail, leaving no stone unturned, and her strategic approach was nothing short of brilliant. Her deep understanding of employment law and her ability to anticipate the other side's moves were instrumental in building a strong case.
What truly sets Joanne apart, however, is her genuine care for her clients. She listened to my concerns, kept me informed at every step, and always made time to answer my questions, no matter how small. Her reassurance and support were invaluable, and I always felt like more than just a case number to her.
Thanks to her dedication and expertise, we achieved a successful outcome that far exceeded my expectations. Joanne not only secured justice for me but also restored my confidence and faith in the legal system. If you're looking for a solicitor who is not only highly skilled but also compassionate and fiercely dedicated to her clients, look no further than Joanne. She is, without a doubt, the best in her field.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

January 21, 2025

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Highly recommend Bridget at Smith May Solicitors

I engaged Bridget to prepare a prenuptial agreement. Her approach was both personable and informative, as she effectively communicated the process and available options. The entire experience was seamless and efficient.

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Jack Alhassan

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Matter Type:

Pay Issue

Jack Alhassan

December 20, 2024

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Gave me peace of mind throughout a very tough time

Joanne led me through a really tough time, and I have to thank her heavily for her direct manner of approach and taking control of my case. I was left in a tough spot, and I felt confident from the moment I first spoke with Joanne that she understood my issue and would get the result we needed.

Joanne used a proactive and out of the box approach towards the hearing date to ensure I got the most monies possible given the case. Very happy and thankful it was wrapped up before Christmas! Thanks Joanne!

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Anonymous

October 30, 2024

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Highly recommended divorce solicitors

Smith May Solicitors have helped me through my divorce. From the first moment I had direct contact with my solicitor. She gave me legal advice and helped me make important decisions. It was encouraging for me to know that she was there when I had to communicate with my difficult husband. The price that was quoted at the beginning was a fixed amount, but as the process dragged from the initial 6 months to the two and a half years that it took to achieve the Final Order, the price also increased due to more emails, letters, phone calls and financial calculations. Even so, the price was a fraction of what other firms quoted.
I highly recommend Smith May if like me you feel alone, you don't want to spend thousands and thousands of pounds in your divorce, and you need a sensible voice guiding you through the process.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Family law

Anonymous

June 06, 2024

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Smith May Solicitors

Smith May Solicitors did a fantastic job in representing myself.
The advice given was second to none and the level of support and activity throughout my case was outstanding

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Ray

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Matter Type:

Employment Law

Ray

April 21, 2024

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Employment tribunal

Joanne was very knowledgable, professional and reliable. Highly recommend her.

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Anonymous

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Family law

Anonymous

April 01, 2024

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Excellent

I used them for 30 minutes free legal advice. They were brilliant đŸ€©

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Michaela

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Matter Type:

Family law

Michaela

February 19, 2024

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Supportive legal representation.

I found Bridget to be professional & supportive.
My journey through the court system took 11 months, within that time Bridget communicated what was happening and what l need to do so l was kept fully aware.
On stressful court days Bridget was compassionate and understanding.




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Hannah Mullarkey

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Family law

Hannah Mullarkey

January 26, 2024

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Professional and outstanding service

Bridget has supported and represented me throughout the past 2 years whilst I went through the process of my divorce. It was very complicated and emotionally difficult as our son is 9 and we had a family home to legally sort in our financial settlement.
Bridget has always been professional and clear with all information and never once made me feel like I was troubling her. Bridget listened to me and gave me clear guidance on what would happen next at each stage of the divorce process. I would 100% recommend Bridget and her law firm.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Pension and property advice

Anonymous

January 26, 2024

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Property finance advise

Bridget is very knowledgable of the area of law she assisted me with. She gave me clear and easily understandable advice for my decision.

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Jill

October 24, 2024

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Jill

Fantastic employment law solicitor. Practical advice and clear communication. Definitely recommend Joanne.

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Maja

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Employment Law

Maja

January 28, 2024

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Maja

Joanna May is simply excellent, if she takes your case, you can have a solid guarantee that the best possible legal action will be done to protect your interest! I recommended Joanna to all my friends, and they were more than happy with the outcome!

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Aleksandar

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Employment Law

Aleksandar

October 13, 2023

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Aleksandar

I highly recommend Smith May Solicitors. I received the help I needed from Joanne May in a quick and very professional manner.

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Anne

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Employment Law

Anne

March 06, 2023

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Anne

Joanne May was excellent to work with. She quickly understood the issues and provided great advice and her professional skills to resolve them. Superb.

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Steven

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August 30, 2022

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Very helpful.

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About this branch

Description

Smith May Solicitors are specialist lawyers based in Cambridge offering you advice and assistance with all types of EMPLOYMENT and FAMILY matters.

Practice areas

Employment Law Family Law

Regulated by

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pay Issue
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Annulment
    • Change of name
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Fixed Fee Divorce
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
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