Family & Divorce Solicitors

Wake Smith’s family and divorce solicitors in Sheffield deal with many areas of family law following the breakdown of relationships.

The team is led by Lindsey Canning and acts on behalf of spouses and partners going through a divorce, dissolution or separation, who may not be able to resolve issues between themselves regarding their family, children or finances.

The team’s caseload mainly involves complex financial dispute cases, involving the division of assets following the dissolution of relationships.

It also advises on protecting you and your assets at the start of a relationship, including prenuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, and is focused on achieving the best outcome for clients on a cost proportionate basis.

The team is ranked in The Legal 500, with Lindsey being praised as 'extremely knowledgeable' and 'an excellent communicator', supporting clients with the full range of separation, divorce, children and finance issues. 

The Legal 500, 2025

‘Lindsey Canning has a very kind and friendly approach, excellent knowledge of different areas linked to my case.’

‘Everyone I spoke to at Wake Smith Solicitors was kind and patient. I was very impressed with everyone I met.’

The Legal 500, 2024

‘Lindsey Canning dealt with my case and was very helpful every step of the way, and I feel she advised me fantastically.’

‘Whilst communicating with, and working with, the team at Wake Smith Solicitors, I was made to feel that my case was important to them, and they were doing their best to resolve the issues I was experiencing.’

‘If I was unable to speak with my Solicitor, Lindsey Canning, there was always another member of staff who could offer invaluable advice. The team’s organisational skills were second to none, which again gave me reassurance that everything was dealt with efficiently and effectively.’

The Legal 500, 2023

“The team at Wake Smith Solicitors is led by ‘exemplary solicitor’ Lindsey Canning.”

“I was thoroughly impressed. Everyone I had dealings with was very professional, always helpful and very friendly. Emails were answered very quickly, appointments made within a few days of asking and follow up was fast and comprehensive.’

“Lindsey Canning is a legend. She has the patience of a saint and I learnt so much from her. Her advice was spot on at every step of the process. We had open and frank discussions and at no point did she make me feel that my matter was insignificant. She gave me so much confidence in myself.”

“Lindsey Canning was incredible from start to finish. At my first contact with Lindsey, she was kind and compassionate and this was a trait that was there throughout. Her sound counsel and support were essential during a difficult process for me, and would not have been able to do it without her and her team.”

Please click the buttons to the right for further information on all Wake Smith’s family law services.

To make an online enquiry you can contact us here. Or to speak to our team, call 0114 266 6660.