Crosse Wyatt merger

Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP merges with Crosse Wyatt Solicitors

Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce its merger with Crosse Wyatt Solicitors, effective 1 September 2025.

The merger unites two long-established practices with a shared dedication to providing trusted, professional legal services across North Devon, Exmoor and beyond.

Continuing service in South Molton

Nigel Ayre and John White will continue to support their loyal client base from Slee Blackwell’s offices at Pathfields Business Park, South Molton. They bring with them their experienced support team, together with specialist expertise in property, private client, and rural and countryside law.

A shared heritage of client care

Both firms have served their local communities for many decades, earning reputations built on integrity, expertise and personal service. By combining their resources, the newly strengthened team will be able to maintain the high standards of service clients expect while broadening the range of legal expertise available.

Services available

Clients in South Molton can continue to access a full range of legal services, including:

  • Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Inheritance Tax planning
  • Property sales, purchases, and transfers
  • Farm sales and purchases
  • Farming family partnership advice
  • Rural and agricultural property matters, including refinancing
  • Intergenerational asset transfers

Additional specialist services can be accessed via our network of offices located throughout Devon and Somerset. These include:

  • Inheritance disputes
  • Clinical negligence
  • Family law
  • Personal injury
  • Contract disputes
  • Professional negligence

Continuity and reassurance

Existing Crosse Wyatt clients can be assured of continuity — with their familiar solicitors remaining available, now supported by a larger and stronger team.

Contact us

You can find us at:

2 Lime Court, Pathfields Business Park, South Molton, EX36 3LH

And we can be contacted on 📞 01769 573771

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Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins, who is Slee Blackwell's marketing partner, is an experienced litigation solicitor with a background in professional negligence, contentious probate, and personal injury law.
Picture of Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins, who is Slee Blackwell's marketing partner, is an experienced litigation solicitor with a background in professional negligence, contentious probate, and personal injury law.
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