Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins is a supervising partner in Slee Blackwell's litigation team and the firm's marketing partner. He is experienced in contentious probate, personal injury law, and professional negligence.

Who are the best solicitors for contentious probate claims?

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Slee Blackwell has been ranked the best solicitors for contentious probate claims in the UK. If you are looking for the best solicitors to deal with a contested probate or inheritance dispute case, the independent legal review platform ReviewSolicitors has ranked Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP as the number one firm in the country for contentious

5 Reasons to Trust Oliver Thorne With Your Clinical Negligence Claim

Here are 5 reasons to trust Oliver Thorne with your clinical negligence claim. 1. He is an accredited AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel Lawyer AvMA accreditation is one of the most prestigious quality marks in clinical negligence law. To be appointed to the AvMA panel, a practitioner must demonstrate specialist legal expertise, medical knowledge, and

Inheritance claim solicitors in Bristol

Our inheritance claim solicitors in Bristol are here to help. We specialise in Inheritance Act claims, helping spouses, partners, children and financial dependants who have not received adequate provision from the estate of a loved one. To find out where you stand on making a claim and whether No Win, No Fee funding is available,

The top solicitors in Bideford for Wills, Trusts and Probate

We have been ranked as the top solicitors in Bideford for Wills, Trusts and Probate. The independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors, has ranked Slee Blackwell’s Private Client department as the top solicitors in Bideford for Wills, Trusts and Probate*. The results are mainly based on reviews collected by ReviewSolicitors, but the site also considers our professional accreditations,

Shortlisted for three legal awards

Slee Blackwell Solicitors has been shortlisted for three regional legal awards recognising excellence across Devon and Somerset. We are delighted to announce that Slee Blackwell Solicitors has been shortlisted in three major categories at the Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2026. The firm has been recognised in the categories of: Law Firm of

The benefits of dealing with SRA regulated solicitors

SRA regulated solicitors

Slee Blackwell is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority  Choosing a solicitor who is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the SRA, means you are working with a legal professional who meets strict professional standards and operates within a regulated framework designed to protect clients. This provides reassurance that your legal affairs

Client reviews of our Will writing service

client reviews

What our clients say about our Wills team — Read client reviews of our Will writing service. Choosing a solicitor to prepare your Will is an important decision. Many clients tell us they want reassurance that the process will be straightforward, transparent, and handled sensitively. Here is some of the feedback our Wills team has

Are penalty clauses in commercial contracts enforceable?

Penalty clauses in commercial contracts and their enforceability. In business-to-business contracts, the rule against penalties is aimed at preventing contractual provisions that impose a disproportionate detriment on a party who breaches the contract. The modern approach to identifying an unenforceable penalty was set out by the Supreme Court in Cavendish Square Holding BV v Talal

Focus on recommended contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson

If you are looking for an experienced and recommended contentious probate lawyer, then look no further than Naomi Ireson. Naomi Ireson specialises in contentious probate lawyer, representing clients nationwide. She deals with all aspects of this complex area of law, including: Claims for financial provision under the Inheritance Act. Disputed and contested wills. Executor disputes.

Who are the best solicitors for inheritance claims?

These are the key factors when considering the question, ‘Who are the best solicitors for inheritance claims?’ Ranked number one in the UK We have been ranked as the number one law firm in the UK for contested probate by the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors*. These are some of the factors that clients take