Slee Blackwell has been recognised in Chambers UK 2027
Slee Blackwell Solicitors, the law firm that operates this Medical Accident Lawyers website, has been recognised as a Leading Firm for their work in the field of clinical negligence in the Chambers UK Guide 2027.
Chambers is an independent guide to the best law firms in the UK and regarded by some as the legal equivalent of the ‘Michelin Guide’.
The rankings and published feedback highlight the technical expertise, professionalism and client care demonstrated by our team.
Feedback on our specialist clinical negligence team
The 2027 edition of Chambers highlights the team’s broad experience, including birth and brain injury claims, rectopexy mesh claims and representation at inquests, stating:
“Slee Blackwell punch well above their weight. The solicitors are exceptional. They are knowledgeable, efficient, hard-working, realistic and thoroughly personable. You would be hard pushed to find a more impressive team. They work tirelessly to get the best results for their clients, even in the most difficult of cases and circumstances.”
Another respondent praised our detailed understanding of clinical negligence litigation, describing us as having an “impressive depth and breadth of expertise”, while maintaining consistently high levels of service.
The published feedback also highlights the team’s approach to supporting clients who have experienced life-changing and often traumatic events:
“Slee Blackwell provided a fantastic service, and the team was very compassionate regarding the circumstances. It was a very complex case, and it was dealt with very efficiently in a timely manner.”
Individual recognition for our clinical negligence lawyers
The departmental ranking is complemented by individual recognition for Caroline Webber-Brown, Oliver Thorne and Clarissa Ellerington.
Chambers recognises Caroline’s broad clinical negligence practice, with particular strength in birth injury and surgical error claims.
One respondent said:
“She has consistently impressed with her pragmatism and strategic approach to cases. She gives clients clear advice from the outset on how a case will work and what to expect, impressively managing client expectations.”
Further feedback praises her “professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail” and describes her as “a leader in her field and very capable of handling the most complex and sensitive cases.”
Oliver Thorne, who heads our clinical negligence team, is noted in the guide for his experience in birth and brain injury claims and other complex clinical negligence matters.
One respondent said:
“He is highly confident, with a strong command of the case. He can challenge counsel and keeps a grip on things to ensure the best result for the client.”
Clarissa Ellerington is recognised as an ‘Up and Coming lawyer’ for clinical negligence, with feedback that includes the following comment
“She is a real rising star. She works incredibly hard for her clients, sees the issues and plans for, and evidences, them accordingly. Clients warm to her and put their trust in her, and in turn she achieves excellent outcomes for them.”
Respondents also praised Clarissa for the client care at the heart of her work, noting “Her service, compassion and professionalism were second to none.”
Further feedback highlights Clarissa’s professionalism, compassion, pragmatism and strategic approach to complex cases.
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