With its head office in Barnstaple, as well as other hubs across the South West, Slee Blackwell continues to be a go-to firm due to its ability to ‘competently handle complex claims’. Practice head Oliver Thorne specialises in birth injury claims, as well as frequently representing claimants in inquests. Caroline Webber-Brown is noted for her niche focus on mesh-related litigation. In November 2023, dedicated specialist Clarissa Ellerington joined the group from Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
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Testimonials
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- 'Caroline Webber-Brown has excellent attention to detail, solid judgment on the strengths of a given case, is utterly committed to the client and prepares her cases very well. The results for her clients are always excellent.'
- 'I continue to be impressed by the CN team and how they competently handle complex claims. I have heard only positive feedback from claimants when assessing them. I have recommended them to friends in the South West with potential claims as I know they will be in safe hands.'
- 'Oliver Thorne heads the department. I sense he and the team are really going places. Oliver handles cases with a calm and logical manner. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him.'
- 'My legal team is Oliver Thorne and Mia Nicholson, they are both amazing at what they do and I wouldn’t want to be dealing with anyone else. Oliver is very informative and is always willing to answer my questions and provide me with everything I need to know and Mia is great at keeping in touch and sending over all relevant paperwork.'
Work highlights
- Secured a settlement for a claimant in a rectopexy mesh case.
- Acting in a fatal claim against the North Bristol NHS Trust.
- Representing a family after complications at birth led to their child sustaining brain damage.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Thorne