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10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA

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10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA

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Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP
Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP
Resolution Logo accreditation awarded to Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

Description

Slee Blackwell Solicitors is an award-winning law firm, offering a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses throughout England and Wales. We are recommended by The Legal 500, the Independent and highly influential guide to the legal profession. We also have Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society for excellence in legal client care.

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Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP
Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP
Resolution Logo accreditation awarded to Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

Description

Slee Blackwell Solicitors is an award-winning law firm, offering a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses throughout England and Wales. We are recommended by The Legal 500, the Independent and highly influential guide to the legal profession. We also have Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society for excellence in legal client care.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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James Sugrue

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Housing & Property

Outstanding service

We have recently sold our house and purchased a cottage, using 2 different solicitors. The difference between conveyancing experience is extreme. Slee Blackwell has been a dream to work with and made our purchase a stress free and exciting time.

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Housing & Property

Kirsty Jones at Slee Blackwell Solicitors (Barnstaple) for conveyancing.

Absolutely brilliant service – went above and beyond to save our chain! We wanted to leave this review to say a huge thank you to Kirsty Jones, her assistant Lauren,Sue and everyone at the firm for the incredible help and support they gave us during our recent house sale and purchase.

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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, Devon, EX31 1BA

Reviews

5.0 /5 24 Reviews
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What clients say about Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

The firm is highly regarded for residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, wills and LPAs, contentious probate, family matters, personal injury, criminal defence and property disputes. Clients consistently praise its expertise in complex and time-sensitive cases, with strong results across house sales and purchases, estates and compensation claims. Soft skills valued most are clear communication, proactive updates, responsiveness, empathy, patience and reassurance. The team is described as professional, diligent, knowledgeable, approachable and supportive, often going above and beyond to keep matters moving smoothly and reduce stress.

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Stanley

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Professional Negligence

Fantastic Service - Thank You!

We had an excellent experience working with Emma Slade on a professional negligence case. Clear at every step, proactive, pragmatic, and fair on fees. We achieved the outcome we had hoped for and would not hesitate to recommend Emma and her team.

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Hi Stanley, we are very pleased to hear that Emma and her team provided such strong support throughout your matter. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will pass your kind words on to Emma.

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Initial Advice

From requesting the legal position on an issue, to the final advice on possible ways forward the approach has been professional. I have been provided with a full understanding of the relevant law.

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Our team prides itself on delivering an expert, highly professional service, ensuring that complex legal positions are broken down into accessible, fully understandable terms. Providing you with a clear roadmap of your possible ways forward is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for trusting us with your initial advice.

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When in despair !

Unfortunately, out of the blue I found myself in a desperate, and what I thought was looking to be a massive life changing situation financially for me. I approached Slee Blackwell as I had used them years before in the seamless purchase of a property, and their service was excellent. From the receptionist putting my call through to Paula (Emma's secretary) I received a preliminary call back from Emma within 20mins. After explaining the situation briefly, Emma kindly arranged a site visit to my offices within days to establish the true facts of the situation, and after 30minutes, I really couldn't believe the weight she took from my shoulders. I have to say , her professionalism, knowledge, understanding and kindness were outstanding, I would say beyond the call of duty, it was at that point I asked her to please handle proceedings! Throughout the case, this lady can bury the opposition with her retort of wording in correspondence ! I felt blessed and relieved she was on my side. I could write for 100 pages how literally she held my hand to an extraordinary outcome in my favour, that on day one, I couldn't see through the trees. Emma Slade is the most remarkable solicitor I have ever been on side with along with her fabulous secretary Paula. I hope an occasion never arises again, but little does she know , I have her on speed dial, just in case. As a local business owner, I would like to remain anonymous for obvious reasons, but hope Emma reads this and will know exactly who I am, and how eternally grateful I am for all her skills and professionalism.

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Emma was able to assist you so promptly and provide clear advice and support during what was a very difficult time for you. We’re also glad Paula was able to assist in getting matters moving quickly at the outset.

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Mediation

The staff at Slee Blackwell were excellent and professional. All communication and advice was clear and explained fully in layman’s terms so we could all understand all aspects of the case

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Thank you for your feedback, Steve. We’re pleased to hear that Emma and the team provided clear communication and professional support throughout your case, and that the advice was explained in a way that was easy to understand.

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Julie Coupland

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Claim settlement

Emma Slade is a wonderful,professional,understanding,knowledgeable solicitor with a very human side to her work. I would thoroughly recommend her and following a successful outcome after a long and arduous claim she did not falter once. We were able to put our complete trust in her and whilst I hope I will not need future help in such matters should we ever need to I would without doubt ask for Emma to act on our behalf. I really cannot impress enough how comfortable we were to be led by Emma throughout the whole prolonged case.

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Thank you, Julie, for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Emma Slade provided professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate support throughout your claim. It’s great to know you felt able to place your full trust in her and that she remained consistent and reassuring throughout a long and challenging process. Your kind comments and recommendation are greatly appreciated.

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Cecilia

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Cecilia

SLEE BLACKWELL's Emma Slade is the most attentive and client-centric lawyer I've had occasion to engage. I recommend this firm for their ability to really listen to a client.

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Thank you very much for leaving your 5 star review and recommendation of our services. We are glad you were happy with the service provided by Emma Slade. Lee Dawkins, partner.

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Tom

I've been put in a situation by a surveyor on my first property purchase and came across the business and called their helpline. I can't tell you how much of a help they've been, particularly Sian. I explained the situation to them and they gave me advice, with an option to spend some money. After hearing my situation fully I got the impression they weren't out to just generate money, but actually help me and she advised she can do some paid work for me, or give me some advice and do myself, with scope to return if I needed if it gets to that point. She very kindly has helped me and if things go to the next stage I have no problems in going to her for some support and paid services but she went out of her way to help me as best she could without being a paying client which fills me with confidence that they would have my best interests at heart should i require at a later stage. Thank you so much guys, really appreciate your support in a world that is out to get everyone! Thank you Sian, I hope the rest of your team have same approach as you do.

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Thanks for leaving your 5* review. Where it is possible, Sian and her colleagues always try to resolve issues without the need for legal costs to be incurred. Lee Dawkins, partner.

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Angela

Emma J, Sian & The Team Not Only Share Fantastic Product knowledge Amazing People Skills Nothing Was Ever Too Much or Too Late At Night They Put Me At Ease & 1st Every-time!! Just Cant Sing their Praises Enough. When I Thought All Was Lost Emma Reassured Me Each Time She is An Oracle Of Information & Won The Case Hands Down Worth Every Penny Spent & Won Back double and More Keep Up The Amazing Work Guys!! Carrot Mojitos Are On Me!! Totally Elated Customer From The Midlands -Andy H

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Thank you for your very kind response. We always aim to provide the very best service to our clients but it is truly wonderful to hear that it is so well received. It makes our job worthwhile. It has been a pleasure acting for you. Emma & her team.

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Eddie

Myself and my wife were uncertain if we would be able to take legal action against a third party following a highly stressful disruption to our lives as a result of massive damage caused to our property by said third party We contacted Blackwell Solicitors after having done some research online and within 24 hours we received a full and detailed response to our inquiry from Emma which was honest, informative and extremely useful. She also suggested a possible way forward which was very helpful. Assuming the service and advice we received from Emma (which was F.O.C by the way) is typical of the firm as a whole (and I have no reason to think it is not) I would certainly recommend Blackwell solicitors

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We are very pleased that you found our free legal helpline useful and are grateful to you for the 5 star review and recommendation. Lee Dawkins, partner.

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Alison

Very approachable, friendly and professional, I would certainly use them again. Emma and Sian were great.

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We are most grateful to you for leaving a Five Star review and both Emma and Sian really appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you. Lee Dawkins, Partner.

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4.9 /5 1998 Reviews
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The firm is highly regarded for residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, wills and LPAs, contentious probate, family matters, personal injury, criminal defence and property disputes. Clients consistently praise its expertise in complex and time-sensitive cases, with strong results across house sales and purchases, estates and compensation claims. Soft skills valued most are clear communication, proactive updates, responsiveness, empathy, patience and reassurance. The team is described as professional, diligent, knowledgeable, approachable and supportive, often going above and beyond to keep matters moving smoothly and reduce stress.

Clear communication
Kept updated
Highly professional
Prompt responses
Friendly approach
Supportive throughout
Proactive service
Expert advice
Efficient handling
Reassuring guidance

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Steve Rogers

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E-Commerce Law

Holly Farm remortgage

Everything all excellent, many thanks to all for getting this through!

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Anonymous

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Transfer of Equity

Slee Blackwell provided all necessary conveyancing and legal services and advice to enable the title transfer for a Potentially Exempt Transfer (PET) of a property involving three parties in three different locations. All transactions were conducted online promptly and efficiently. Communications were excellent throughout the process which was completed in just over two weeks.

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Sue Ambridge

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Excellent Support Following a Serious Dog Attack Incident

Following a traumatic attack on my dog, Fudge, I contacted Slee Blackwell Solicitors for advice. Most of our communication was carried out by email, which worked very well as I had built up a significant amount of documentation and evidence relating to the incident. The team took the time to review the information I provided, including detailed records, correspondence and supporting evidence. They responded promptly, explained the legal position clearly and provided practical, straightforward advice throughout. Dealing with the aftermath of the attack was incredibly stressful, but their professional and compassionate approach gave me confidence that every aspect of the case had been properly considered. I felt listened to, supported and well informed at each stage. I would not hesitate to recommend Slee Blackwell Solicitors to anyone seeking advice following a dog attack or similar incident.

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We’re sorry to hear about what happened to Fudge and are glad our team could provide clear advice and support during such a difficult time. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for recommending Slee Blackwell Solicitors.

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Richard Stevens

Housing & Property

Very good experience

Emily Bryce and colleagues in the residential conveyancing dept went above and beyond to get our sale up to exchange. The team were diligent and proactive in progressing the sale with regular updates and clear communication throughout.

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Richard. We’re delighted Emily and the team helped keep your sale moving forward with clear communication and a proactive approach. We’ll be sure to pass on your appreciation.

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Review of Jen Law acting as defence solicitor in criminal court

We needed an experienced solicitor for a difficult case against my grandson linking us with an excellent barrister and explaining the processes. Also overseeing the scary court appearances. Delighted to say that Jen was very professional, worked long hours for us and oversaw the culmination of months’ stress with positive support throughout. Grandson was acquitted of all charges. Well done to Jen and her team!

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We’re delighted Jen and her team provided such dedicated guidance and reassurance during what must have been an incredibly stressful time for your family. It’s wonderful to hear your grandson was acquitted of all charges. Thank you for recognising Jen’s hard work and for placing your trust in the team.

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Phoned in seeking help regarding indemnity insurance only to be dealt with by a terse, ill-manered call handler who wouldn't listen to my predicament.

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Ed Warren

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Helped me with a no win no fee claim and got me a decent settlement without having to go through the courts. Very straightforward and efficient.

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We’re pleased to hear that the team handled your claim efficiently and kept the process straightforward. It’s great to know you felt well supported throughout. Thank you for sharing your experience, Ed.

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Lisa Brunton

Lisa

I can’t thank Carly and her team enough for everything they have done for me. I couldn’t fault a moment during the entire process. Carly took time to explain everything clearly and factually. They put up with some very dark times from me whilst this process was ongoing and helped or advised as much as they possibly could. They are extremely supportive and get the job done where they can. Going through this has been enormously hard for me and without the help from Carly and her team I don’t think I would have got through it. Thank you so much Carly for everything you’ve done, for your advice, guidance and help. If I could give more than 5* I would. I highly recommend Slee Blackwell Solicitors and Carly to anyone.

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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Lisa. Carly and the team will be pleased to know that their guidance and support provided reassurance throughout your matter. We appreciate your trust in Slee Blackwell and your recommendation.

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Colin Sewell

Colin

Made an appointment with Erin at this firm, when I called to confirm on the day, I was told they had been contacted by another person who had cancelled my appointment! I was never contacted to query or check the circumstances and had my time wasted in that day. More importantly I was shocked that they wouldn’t contact me to explain their decision. When I asked for an explanation I was told I would receive a call back, but no one ever did. I cannot consider any company who treats a client in this way as professional. I would avoid if possible.

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Jamie Roberts

Housing & Property

Jamie

We had our conveyancing done with Slee Blackwell. They were superb, very helpful, quick to answer any questions. I was very impressed and will use for all my future legal work. Naomi Redman and Abigail Colegate are exemplary and a credit to the company. *****

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We are grateful for your trust, Jamie, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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