Biography
I'm an Associate Solicitor specialising in Family Law.
I advise clients on the legal issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship between married couples, civil partners and unmarried couples. I specialise in helping clients with complex financial issues and cohabitation disputes.
I represent a wide variety of high net worth clients including those with significant property interests, highly successful corporate clients, and spouses who are finding it difficult to access marital wealth.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
Irwin Mitchell provides people with an exceptional standard of advice and fantastic care. Working in a firm with a shared ethos of excellence gives me confidence that my clients will achieve the best possible standard of representation.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
Supporting people through changes in their lives is a real privilege. They may feel overwhelmed and apprehensive when I first meet them, and helping them achieve a properly resourced future is hugely gratifying.
What inspired you to get into law?
I’m interested in people. I wanted to work in an area that gives me the opportunity to build relationships with people, understand their issues thoroughly, and support and guide them through the process, so they can look forward to their new future.
What do you do away from the office?
Enjoy travel and good food.
Testimonials
“Connie Smith is...a first-class practitioner.” – Legal 500, 2022
"Lara [Tucker] and Connie [Smith] were so helpful in agreeing terms for a pre nup for me . They explained everything thoroughly and really fought my corner. They were efficient , friendly and knowledgeable and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending or using them again . You have both made this horrible situation so much more bearable . Thank you guys." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Constance Smith, supported by Hannah Saxe and Zoe Livadeas, provided consistent advice to me throughout the divorce process. Having spoken with Hannah initially I felt empowered through the thorough information she provided about family law and its application to my situation. Constance maintained regular contact replying to every query or anxiety I had with clarity and empathy which was vital at a time of great personal difficulty for me... I am truly grateful to Constance and her team." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Connie was very proactive and helped me every step of the way through an extremely difficult divorce which was made even harder due to COVID. Thank you Connie and your associates." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Connie Smith was absolutely brilliant in handling my divorce case, being empathetic, understanding, and always there to help. Taler Kelly, the paralegal I also had the pleasure of working with, was super responsive, helpful, and again very empathetic to everything going on in such a difficult personal matter. I would not only highly recommend them, but have since had queries for them unrelated to my divorce and have received prompt feedback and help with the utmost professionalism! Thank you so much for all you did for me!" - 5* Trustpilot review
"I couldn’t have wished for a better legal team. Mark Hands, Jonathan Nosworthy, Connie Smith and Shannon Park. When you’re facing someone who just wants to suck the life out of you this is the team you need on your side... Supported by Connie and Shannon my best interests were always top priority... I can genuinely say it has been a pleasure working with the Irwin Mitchell team." - 5* Trustpilot review
"...Throughout the 8 month process, Connie has been available to speak to, we have always found her approachable and when we wanted to query issues that arose, she explained the best way forward financially. We had a clear understanding of fees and this was managed monthly, our worry was with the budget, while everyone wants to fight, it's difficult to predict how the other party can force the bills by non-compliance. We were grateful for Connie's support and happy with the outcome. We would highly recommend you contact Connie for all family law issues." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Thank you so much for your support through this very difficult and drawn out process. As a professional, but also seeing beyond litigation at the personal lives you indirectly help to start again.
You have a confident, compassionate and reassuring manner to you and for that I was grateful." - Connie's client
