The 2025 edition of the Legal 500 has recognised Slee Blackwell as a Leading Firm in its guide to UK Solicitors.
The Legal 500 is the pre-eminent guide to the legal profession. Published annually, it assesses the strengths of law firms worldwide, ranking them according to a series of criteria and highlighting the leading teams in each practice area.
The publication is based on a detailed analysis of thousands of interviews carried out by independent legal researchers. After sifting through countless submissions the editors then select the very best lawyers and law firms in the UK.
Commenting on Slee Blackwell’s inclusion, partner Naomi Ireson commented:
“We are delighted to have been recognised as a Leading Firm in such a prestigious guide to the legal profession. It’s a huge honour to have been included and I am proud of all the teams who have worked so hard to earn this recognition.
This isn’t an accreditation that can be purchased. Inclusion in the Legal 500 is decided purely on merit. Our lawyers genuinely care about their clients and I think these rankings demonstrate that.
I would particularly like to praise our personal injury and clinical negligence departments, along with my own team in contentious trusts and probate. I would also highlight the incredible work of all the lawyers who have been individually named in the 2025 edition: Hayley Bundey, Lee Dawkins, Elizabeth Duncan, Clarissa Ellerington, Chris Holten, James McNally, Jasmine Moxey-Butler, Mia Nicholson, Carly Sylvester, Oliver Thorne, and Caroline Webber-Brown.”
The publication cites a number of impressive testimonials. We are referred to as the “go-to firm” for clinical negligence on account of our ability to “competently handle complex claims,” and are known for our “stellar track record in niche areas of personal injury,” including Animals Act, abuse, and Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims.
Commenting on the service provided by our contentious trusts and probate team one leading figure in the legal profession fed-back the following comment to the Legal 500’s researchers:
‘The team at Slee Blackwell are hard working, conscientious and go above and beyond for the clients. The solicitors I have worked with are always available should I have any queries and they know their cases inside out. I would have no hesitation recommending them to anybody.’
“I would like to extend my personal thanks to everyone who took the time to share their experiences of dealing with Slee Blackwell,” added Naomi. “We are committed to providing each and every client with a first class service and are determined to retain our status as a Legal 500 Leading Firm.
