Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

4.8 | 88 Reviews 88 Reviews | Litigation Avoidance

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Alexandra House, The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HJ

01237425225

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

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Regulator ID: 629885

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4.8

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88 Reviews

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Communication 4.8/5

Initial Impressions 4.8/5

Approachability 4.8/5

Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5

Legal Knowledge 4.8/5

Value for money 4.6/5

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Description

Slee Blackwell Solicitors are 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

Dispute Resolution 1 / 3

Local 1 / 32

Dispute Resolution 56 / 1,801

National 24 / 11,165

Contact details

01237425225

lee.dawkins@sleeblackwell.co.uk

https://www.sleeblackwell.co.uk

Opening hours

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

Alexandra House, The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HJ

Clients say

The firm specialises in conveyancing, family law, personal injury, probate, clinical/financial disputes and litigation, with clear expertise in complex, time‑sensitive and long‑running matters. Clients praise technically strong, timely and effective legal advice, thorough case management and good value. Valued soft skills include clear, jargon‑free communication, empathy, patience, responsiveness, reliability and a calming, supportive manner that reduces client stress and builds trust throughout proceedings.

compassionate support

clear communication

timely responses

professional service

knowledgeable advice

stress reduction

proactive approach

efficient handling

friendly staff

reliable representation

Kevin A Harris

3 Jun 2026

Rent Arrears Matter - 54699

Early response to request for advice and guidance. TEAMS Meeting was quickly in place and a range of suitable options presented for consideration.

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Emma Slade

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

04/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback, Kevin. We’re pleased to hear that Emma provided a prompt response and clear guidance, and that the options discussed were helpful in moving things forward. We appreciate your comments.

Michael Davies

1 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Outstanding support during a very difficult property dispute

I cannot thank Anya Hoyland enough for all of her help and support throughout my case. This was an extremely stressful and emotional property dispute that had been ongoing for a long time, and Anya was professional, patient and supportive throughout. She always took the time to explain matters clearly, keep me informed of developments and provide reassurance when needed. What stood out most was that I never felt like just another client. Anya genuinely listened to my concerns, took the time to understand the issues involved, and was always willing to discuss matters whenever I needed guidance or clarification. During some very difficult periods, her calm and professional approach made a huge difference. The matter ultimately achieved a far better outcome than I had feared, and I am incredibly grateful for the work Anya put into helping me reach that position. Throughout the process she remained approachable, responsive and committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me, and I always felt that she genuinely cared about my case. I would not hesitate to recommend Anya to anyone seeking legal representation. Thank you, Anya, for all of your hard work, support and dedication throughout my case. It is very much appreciated.

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Anya Hoyland

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

03/06/2026

Thank you, Michael, for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Anya provided such professional, patient, and supportive assistance throughout your property dispute, and that she kept you well informed and reassured during a difficult time. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Anonymous

28 May 2026

Reliable and friendly.

Always a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Reliable and professional service.

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Louise Langabeer

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

29/05/2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. It’s always a pleasure to assist, and we truly appreciate your continued trust in our reliable and professional service.

Anonymous

20 May 2026

Housing & Property

Financial claim against family

We had to engage with a solicitor to get legal advice and representation against a financial claim against family members.

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Jen Law

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

22/05/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with Jen and the team during your financial claim.

Julie Coupland

20 May 2026

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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Emma Slade

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

22/05/2026

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.

Sarah

25 Feb 2025

Family Law

Sarah

Excellent service, as soon as i instructed Slee Blackwell as my solicitors I felt I was in safe hands. It was such a relief for me at a difficult time. They sorted everything out with excellent knowledge and attention to detail. Communication was superb - reassuring yet professional, prompt and easy to understand. They gave balanced advice and I felt they acted in my interest at all times. They helped me get a satisfactory conclusion and I can now move on with my life. Thank you

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Jen Law

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review

25/02/2025

Thank you, Sarah, for your very kind feedback and the 5 star review you have left for us. It is greatly appreciated, and we are delighted you achieved a satisfactory conclusion. Kind regards, Lee Dawkins. Partner.

Abby

30 Jun 2024

Personal Injury

Abby

Jasmine and her team were brilliant at helping me with a dog bite claim, responded very quickly to things, always happy to answer questions, professional, friendly, good advice etc. Would definitely recommend!

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Jasmine Moxey-Butler

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review

01/07/2024

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to leave your review. We appreciate your kind words and valued recommendation.

Richard

13 Nov 2023

Housing & Property

Richard

Very professional with you , and they will give you good advice or stand with you in different ways. But very nice and friendly and I wouldn't use any other solicitors. So definitely good 👍

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review

14/11/2023

Thanks for your kind review Richard. We are delighted to hear that you wouldn't use any other solicitors, and look forward to working for you again.

Clients say

compassionate support

clear communication

timely responses

professional service

knowledgeable advice

stress reduction

proactive approach

efficient handling

friendly staff

reliable representation

Steve Flower

9 Jun 2026

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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Emma Slade

Alan Harness

9 Jun 2026

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. From day one, Kirsty was professional, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond to any questions we had. Lauren and Sue were also fantastic – keeping us regularly updated and making sure nothing slipped through the net. We used Kirsty Jones and her team for both our house sale and the purchase of the property we moved into. Most notably, the week before the agreed date to exchange contracts, the buyers solicitor, also used Slee Blackwell but the Braunton branch ,went on holiday. This directly threatened our agreed exchange date and would have caused everything to stall, putting our whole chain at risk. However, true to form, Kirsty stepped straight in – sending a colleague to the Braunton branch to take over the workload and keep everything moving forward. In short: 0/10 for their solicitor, but a solid 10/10 for Kirsty! Add to this, Kirsty and her team completely made up for the slow, unhelpful involvement we had from our estate agent. The agent let things drag, didn’t communicate and brought nothing but problems and unresolved issues to us, while Kirsty was proactive, reliable, and determined to get the job done. We cannot recommend Kirsty Jones, Lauren and Sue highly enough. If you want conveyancing handled properly, with people who will go the extra mile when it matters most, look no further. Thank you again!

anonymous

8 Jun 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Clear, calm advice

Kristi helped me to navigate a quite unpleasant experience with a Will and its subsequent probate. She was clear and extremely knowledgeable, and able to see what my situation was very quickly. I was able to pursue a positive outcome as a direct result of contacting her.

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Kristi Kirkham

Dan & Tina Hasson

8 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Move house

Amazing service , very efficient, all communications answered very quickly . Would recommend.

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Samantha Millington

Donna

7 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

House purchase

Debbie was professional and honest throughout the process. Any issues were dealt with immediately and I was always updated. Debbie gave me straightforward advice and helped me through the process.

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Debbie Fernandez

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

08/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback, Donna. We’re pleased to hear that Debbie provided professional, honest, and responsive support throughout your house purchase, and that her clear advice helped guide you through the process.

Amelia Lucrezia

29 May 2026

Amelia

Joke of a firm. Elizabeth Duncan is the worst solicitor ever, I got £8,000 from a lawsuit that was worth £30,000 I paid for a consultation for a solicitor who read my court case against the NHS and he said that Elizabeth only put forward a clam with regards to the injury’s sustained and nothing else.

Ange

14 May 2026

Housing & Property

Ange

A wonderful & professional service throughout from Kirstie & Lauren, in what can be a very stressful situation.

14/05/2026

Thank you very much for finding the time to leave a review for the work carried out by Kirstie and Lauren. It is greatly appreciated by us at Slee Blackwell.

Gladys Chioma

7 May 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Gladys

The building is big enough for you to notice it

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

08/05/2026

Thank you for your review! We are glad that our office was easy for you to find. We believe a visible and accessible presence is the first step toward a great client experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

Spencer Watts

5 May 2026

Housing & Property

Spencer

We had a great experience with our solicitor, Naomi, throughout our first home purchase. As first-time buyers, we really appreciated the clear communication and guidance at each stage, which made the whole process feel far more manageable. We exchanged contracts last Tuesday and completed on Friday, 1st May, receiving our keys by mid day!. Everything was handled smoothly and efficiently, and we always felt well informed throughout. Thank you, Naomi, for all your hard work in helping us reach such an important milestone—we would highly recommend your services.

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Naomi Redman

05/05/2026

Many thanks for your kind review. We hope you are very happy in your new home. Best wishes, Slee Blackwell.

Jack Pilkington

8 Apr 2026

Housing & Property

Jack

I’ve had a great experience working with Gemma Williams at Slee Blackwell during the sale of my property and purchase of another. She was always on the ball, one step ahead, and clearly focused on being as efficient as possible throughout the process. Conveyancing can take time, and I appreciated that things need to be done properly, but Gemma made everything feel smooth and well-managed. I was always kept up to date straight away whenever I needed to complete something or if any further information was required. This is the second time I’ve used Slee Blackwell, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use the firm again in the future. A consistently reliable and professional service.

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Gemma Williams

from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

13/04/2026

Dear Jack, Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that your experience was positive, and that Gemma's proactive approach and clear communication helped make the process feel smooth and well-managed.

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