Department profile
Wilford Smith

Crime

UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire


Wilford Smith

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Crime - North East & Yorkshire

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For

Wilford Smith's Sheffield-based team provides advice to clients faced with criminal prosecution for a wide range of offences. Its areas of expertise include violent and sexual offences, murder and manslaughter charges and the supply of drugs and firearms. The firm accepts legal aid instructions alongside private cases.

Strengths

They are the sort of firm you like working with because they always get the job done.

They focus on doing their best for each and every defendant.

They are great with client care and are very thorough with their preparation.

Notable practitioners
Rebecca Smith-Bains

Rebecca Smith-Bains advises clients on a broad array of matters, from robbery and firearms offences through to drugs, fraud and murder charges.

She is empathetic and patient with clients who trust her and this enables them to achieve the best outcomes in their cases.

She is always well informed about her cases and she is always courteous, well-presented and professional in every way.

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