Partner - Head of Clinical Negligence at Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

Oliver Thorne

Partner - Head of Clinical Negligence

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.

10 Cross Street, EX31 1BA

Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas

Clinical Negligence

5.0/5 9 Client Reviews 9
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9 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Simon Lawrence
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November 04, 2024 20241104190725

Maddy Lawrence

5

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.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 24 November, 2024

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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Anonymous
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October 30, 2024 20241030211415

Great firm!

5

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.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 04 November, 2024

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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Collected whilst working at Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP
June 28, 2023 20230628200346

Hospital Negligence

5

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.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2023

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
Joanne Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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March 14, 2023 20230314104749

Highly recommend

5

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.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 15 March, 2023

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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Ann
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December 05, 2022 20221205161034

Friendly, professional, knowledgable.

5

Oliver assisted me in the aftermath of my father’s sudden death in hospital. He helped me to draught my initial letter of complaint to the health authority, represented me and my mother at the inquest and ultimately succeeded in bringing a successful claim. I always felt I could approach Oliver with any questions and he would explain the legal processes in an understandable way. I would not hesitate to recommend him should anyone find themselves in a similar unfortunate position.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 12 December, 2022

Oliver has asked me to pass on his thanks for your kind review and recommendation. Lee Dawkins, partner.

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Mike
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November 23, 2022 20221123131329

Knowledgeable and supportive specialist in Clinical Negligence.

5

We approached Oliver regarding advice over the Inquest into the death of our son. He was extremely supportive and immediately launched a Clinical Negligence claim, and we were well supported at the Inquest by a Barrister - Jerome Silva, arranged by Oliver. It has since been a long drawn out process, until we finally achieved a successful result. Throughout the whole time Oliver has always made time to explain the various stages we were going through, and honestly giving an opinion as to how the other side would react. Oliver supported by a number of staff and Slee Blackwell itself, has given us 100% of the possible resources, to make sure each challenge was fully addressed. If you are in the sad position of needing Clinical Negligence support, look no further, my whole family would whole heartedly recommend Oliver Thorne.
It was also well worth entering into the conditional fee agreement, we were offered by Slee Blackwell.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 24 November, 2022

Thank you for the helpful feedback and your very kind five star review of the service you received from Oliver and our clinical negligence team. Lee Dawkins, partner.

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Helen
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November 23, 2022 20221123112045

Oliver Thorne

5

Having chosen Oliver to represent my husband in a medical negligence case, I have found him to be professional, knowledgeable, approachable and patient, always taking time to listen and explain. He is always happy to answer questions and queries promptly, in an easy to understand way. I would not hesitate to recommend Oliver to others.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 24 November, 2022

Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. We are delighted with the five stars you have kindly given us! Lee Dawkins, partner.

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Sophia
Sophia Added 3 years ago Report to admin
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November 09, 2021
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Sophia

5

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!

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 07 February, 2022

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
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October 21, 2020
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Janette

5

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

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Thorne

A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 26 October, 2020

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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About Oliver Thorne

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.

Languages Spoken: English

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10 Cross Street

EX31 1BA



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