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Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

Oliver Thorne

Partner - Head of Clinical Negligence

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Heading up our specialist medical negligence team, Oliver is a highly experienced, Legal 500 recommended lawyer, who represents clients nationwide. Recent successes include a £2m settlement for an elderly woman who suffered a brain injury following cancer surgery, as well as six-figure settlement for a woman who underwent vaginal mesh surgery. Oliver routinely deals with high value cases and has dealt with claims where compensation has exceeded £1m, including a £6.5m settlement for a girl who suffered a brain injury at birth, a £4m settlement for a young boy with cerebral palsy. More recently he negotiated a multi-million pound settlement package for an aspiring Olympic athlete who required a below knee amputation resulting from a failure to diagnose septic arthritis. With the assistance of funding obtained by Oliver his client is now making a name for himself as a Paralympian. Oliver is well known for his campaigning for the rights of mothers and babies who have been let down by our maternity services. He is also spearheading the fight for justice on behalf of hundreds of British PIP breast implant victims in the French courts.

Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 635164

  • Based in Barnstaple, Devon

  • Licensed for 6 years

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Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

Heading up our specialist medical negligence team, Oliver is a highly experienced, Legal 500 recommended lawyer, who represents clients nationwide. Recent successes include a £2m settlement for an elderly woman who suffered a brain injury following cancer surgery, as well as six-figure settlement for a woman who underwent vaginal mesh surgery. Oliver routinely deals with high value cases and has dealt with claims where compensation has exceeded £1m, including a £6.5m settlement for a girl who suffered a brain injury at birth, a £4m settlement for a young boy with cerebral palsy. More recently he negotiated a multi-million pound settlement package for an aspiring Olympic athlete who required a below knee amputation resulting from a failure to diagnose septic arthritis. With the assistance of funding obtained by Oliver his client is now making a name for himself as a Paralympian. Oliver is well known for his campaigning for the rights of mothers and babies who have been let down by our maternity services. He is also spearheading the fight for justice on behalf of hundreds of British PIP breast implant victims in the French courts.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 635164

  • Based in Barnstaple, Devon

  • Licensed for 6 years

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Value for money 4.9/5
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Clinical Negligence

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  • Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English

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oliver.thorne@sleeblackwell.co.uk
https://www.sleeblackwell.co.uk/legal-articles/author/oliver-thorne

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA

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    Mr and Mrs Burrows

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    Definitely recommend

    Incredibly impressed with the services your provided us with and are forever grateful for your support in reaching a satisfactory conclusion with our case. Mia especially was excellent, and is a credit to the firm. She always kept us informed and supported us with every step.

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    Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted Mia provided excellent support and kept you informed throughout. Your appreciation means a lot to us.

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    Maddy Lawrence

    With the premature death of our eldest daughter, as it turned out, by clinical negligence, we were facing a very difficult journey both in proving fault and keeping heart and soul together. That we were able to, in terms of the fault element, was down to our professional legal team. They provided clear, calm and compassionate advice which got us through a horrendous inquest and subsequent legal maneuverers. They, in short, were magnificent and we are extremely grateful that we had them on our side.

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    A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review in this most tragic case. Oliver greatly appreciates your kind words and passes on his very best wishes for the future.

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    Great firm!

    I had an experience with Oliver Thorne who was nothing but helpful with settling my claim. He was very patient and professional as well as making sure I was happy and content throughout the whole process! Would highly reccomend him if you’re looking for a solicitor! Everyone else I had contact with throughout the firm was also super helpful and professional.

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    Oliver would like to pass on his thanks to you for your 5 star review and positive feedback. Best wishes.

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    Lynne Mccarthy

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    Hospital Negligence

    After loosing our mum in 2017, and the hospital denying their mistakes we contacted the NHS Ombudsman. Although they found failing in her care and admitted it could have contributed to her death they wouldn’t say it did. We contacted Slee Blackman after they were recommended to us. Oliver took on our case and got us the top specialist to look at our complaint and back up our findings. It felt like Oliver was personally involved although professionally, he was sympathetic towards our feelings. We were able to express our grief and sometimes cry, as reliving the details was very difficult. We followed his advice, it’s took along time to reach a settlement and although it wasn’t the result I really prayed for I can now let go. I highly recommend Oliver and can not express enough how amazing he has been. We wish he all the best.

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    Thank you for your review and the very kind words expressed about the service provided by Oliver Thorne. Kind regards, Lee Dawkins, partner.

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    Joanne

    Clinical Negligence

    Highly recommend

    Oliver dealt with our case with a sensitive manner. He carefully explained each stage of the process to us and we always felt in safe hands, knowing he would do everything possible to find answers. It has been an incredibly upsetting time for our whole family and we would like to thank Oliver for all his hard work and professionalism throughout this time.

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    Dear Joanne, we greatly appreciate the kind words you've shared about Oliver's sensitivity and professionalism in handling your family's legal case. It is our firm's commitment to provide the highest level of service to all of our clients in any situation. We will ensure that he receives recognition for his hard work and dedication from everyone here at our company. Thank you again for your review.

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    Sophia

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    Sophia

    Oliver Thorne acted for Me in an extremely sensitive case regarding clinical negligence. From the very beginning Oliver was very professional and supportive throughout the process and fully respected my views and wishes. Oliver was very prompt in his responses to Me and always had the answers I needed, albeit sometimes not things I wanted to hear regarding the information and facts he fought to get. I will forever be grateful for his honesty and determination. I have recommended him to some friends and family and will continue to do so. Thank you so much Oliver and team! I'm so grateful for everything!

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    Oliver has asked me to pass on his thanks to you for taking the time and trouble to leave us this review. Thank you too for recommending our services to others. It is greatly appreciated by us all. Kind regards, Lee Dawkins, partner.

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    Janette

    Oliver Thorne was extremely helpful, informative, and very professional throughout my whole experience. Thank you for all your help Oliver it was very much appreciated. Janette

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    Oliver has asked me to pass on his thanks for your very kind review and sends his best wishes. Lee Dawkins, partner.

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