We are recommended in the Legal 500, the prestigious and independent guide to the legal profession in the UK.
The Legal 500 is published annually and its results are based on detailed analysis of thousands of interviews carried out by independent legal researchers. Its website attracts over four million visits each year.
Our Personal Injury, Contentious Probate, and Clinical Negligence teams all received commendation in the 2025 edition of the guide.
Personal injury
Our team, headed by Devon and Somerset’s Solicitor of the Year 2024 James McNally, was praised for its “stellar track record in niche areas of personal injury, in particular Animals Act, abuse, and criminal injuries compensation authority claims.”
James himself was named “the ultimate expert in dog bite claims”, while Elizabeth Duncan (described in glowing terms as ‘a shining star in the PI firmament of lawyers in the South West’ was noted for being “excellent with vulnerable clients”. Also included are Jasmine Moxey-Butler, and Carly Sylvester.
Inheritance disputes and contested wills
Our expanding Contentious Probate and Trusts team were once again included in the guide, receiving a large number of testimonials. The team is recognised for its tremendous work in the complex legal field of inheritance disputes, and contested wills, in the south west and nationally. Partners Naomi Ireson, Lee Dawkins, Hayley Bundey and Chris Holten were all singled out for special mention.
Medical negligence
We are described as the “go-to firm” for medical negligence claims due to our ability to “competently handle complex claims”. Oliver Thorne is recognised for his work on birth injury claims, while fellow partner Caroline Webber-Brown is noted for handling mesh-related litigation. Also mentioned are solicitor Clarissa Ellerington, and Mia Nicholson.
By choosing Slee Blackwell Solicitors you can be assured of receiving a first class legal service.
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