Oliver Thorne
Oliver is a partner and specialises in medical negligence law.
Team leader Oliver Thorne is a member of the accredited AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel.
Choosing solicitors who are specialists in clinical negligence law is crucial. As AvMA notes, specialist lawyers are far more likely to provide accurate assessments of your case and tailored advice on the best way forward. When you instruct us, you can be confident that your claim is handled by experienced professionals.
We are recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers legal directories. We have also been ranked as the best clinical negligence solicitors in the UK by the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors*.
We understand that discussing sensitive medical issues can be daunting. That’s why our lawyers provide compassionate, caring advice and personalised support throughout your claim.
We collaborate closely with the UK’s top medical negligence barristers and maintain strong relationships with leading medical experts, rehabilitation specialists, and financial advisors.
Our commitment to exceptional client care is reflected in our Lexcel accreditation, the Law Society’s standard for excellence in legal services.
You don’t need to take our word for it—read client reviews on ReviewSolicitors for first-hand feedback.
Most of the medical negligence claims we deal with are funded under our popular No Win, No Fee scheme, which is underwritten by a major clinical negligence insurer. This means if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be liable for any legal fees or costs.
We can also cover the expenses incurred during a claim, including court fees and medical reports.
Oliver Thorne is widely recognised in the field, and his opinion is often sought by journalists on medical negligence matters. He has contributed to campaigns on improving maternity care and has assisted the BBC on investigations into hospital maternity deaths. Oliver also represents families in inquests.
Caroline Webber-Brown is a partner with expertise in gynaecological, cosmetic surgery and birth injury cases. She is particularly known for her considerable experience in TVT and Rectopexy mesh claims and her meticulous approach to complex cases. Her work in childbirth injury cases includes recovering £350,000 for a mother who suffered a perineal tear. Caroline is ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK Guide.
Other members of the clinical negligence team include solicitor Clarissa Ellerington, who is described by the Legal 500 as a ‘dedicated specialist’, litigation assistant Jade Scoble, and paralegal Mia Nicholson who was noted as a ‘key lawyer’ in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500.
The team operates four niche medical negligence websites where you can find lots more useful information.
We have secured millions of pounds in compensation for our clients from both NHS and private healthcare providers, including hospitals and GPs. Lots of real-life case studies are featured on this website. Use the search facility to find one like yours.
Here are just a few of our highlights:
We often succeed where clients have been told by other solicitors that they don’t have a case. So, if you have received a negative assessment of your claim, why not seek a second opinion from our team. It’s entirely free of charge.
For specialist guidance on making a medical negligence claim and details of no win – no fee funding, contact us for a free consultation with one of our specialist lawyers. Call 0333 888 0404 or email [email protected]
* www.reviewsolicitors.co.uk September 2025.
We have helped clients recover compensation following delays in a cancer diagnosis being made and you will find a number of case studies on this website of claims we have successfully concluded. To find out if you are eligible to claim compensation contact our free medical negligence helpline by phone or email.
Partner Caroline Webber-Brown is an expert in dealing with Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy claims. Caroline is always happy to discuss potential claims on a free of charge basis, so if you would like a confidential chat then give her a call or drop her an email.
We regularly see cases involving the medical mismanagement of diabetes, its complications, and the serious consequences that can follow. This includes cases where medical negligence has led to the need for amputation. If you are concerned that your health may have been affected by mismanagement of your diabetes or any of its complications, we are here to provide free initial guidance on claiming compensation and can usually work on a no win, no fee basis.
Oliver Thorne has been dealing with birth injury claims for many years and has assisted the BBC with an investigation into failings of hospital maternity services. For expert guidance on bringing a legal action for maternity negligence call Oliver on 0333 888 0404 or send an email to us [email protected]
If you need expert legal advice on making a cauda equina claim then contact our experienced team of medical negligence lawyers. We can deal with your cauda equina claim on a No Win, No Fee basis and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Call us on our number 0333 888 0404 or email [email protected]
Sepsis compensation claims can be made where health care professionals are at fault for not identifying the signs of sepsis early enough and failing to provide the required treatment.
The key to making a successful claim is building a legal case to establish that if recommended procedures had been followed the consequences would have been avoidable. By using experienced, specialist medical negligence solicitors you will give yourself the best chance of recovering the compensation you deserve.
We specialise in claims against dentists and are happy to provide free initial guidance on any potential claim. You can call us on 0333 888 0404 or send an email to [email protected]
Partner Oliver Thorne has extensive experience of dealing with inquests. He has dealt with a number of high-profile inquests and is skilled in handling the media. We can often assist with an inquest on a no win, no fee basis where a medical negligence claim is likely to be made.
We specialise in dealing with medical amputation claims where a medical error has resulted in a patient requiring an amputation.
Oliver is a partner and specialises in medical negligence law.
Caroline is a partner and departmental supervisor in our clinical negligence team, specialising in gynaecological, obstetric and cosmetic surgery claims.
Clarissa Ellerington is a Solicitor specialising in clinical negligence.
Jade is a Litigation Assistant, providing client services assistance, dealing with a range of enquiries, including medical negligence and professional negligence cases.
Mia Nicholson is a paralegal in our medical negligence team.
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I was really pleased with how Clarissa handled our case. She would work on it at all times of the day, even responding to emails that I’d send at night. We were kept up to date throughout, explaining anything that we didn’t understand. I would highly recommend her. Thanks Clarissa.
From the beginning Jade has been fantastic on my claim. I have felt listened to and supported. She has explained the whole process throughout. Jade is an asset to this solicitors.
Caroline and her team worked very well to keep me up to date and chase for updates when required. She managed to achieve a result that I was very happy with, and acted professionally throughout. I would recommend Caroline to anyone of my family or friends.
After suffering a very bad experience with a dentist I contacted Slee Blackwell to act on my behalf and it was an excellent choice. Dealing with solicitors can be a bit daunting for people but I must say that I was guided through the case by Mia Nickolson who was wonderful. Mia explained everything to me and put me at ease and I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. Thank you Mia and thank you Slee Blackwell.
Incredibly impressed with the services your provided us with and are forever grateful for your support in reaching a satisfactory conclusion with our case. Mia especially was excellent, and is a credit to the firm. She always kept us informed and supported us with every step
I can’t thank Caroline and the team at Slee Blackwell enough. They could have easily turned me away, but they didn’t, instead they worked ferociously for five years on my case, booking appointments for me in London gathering expert opinions, having face to face and online meetings with me, keeping me up to date, and also explaining things clearly whenever I didn’t understand (which was often!). Just an incredible team. However, beyond this, I felt like they genuinely cared, which meant a lot more to me, as a legal journey inevitably brings up a lot, and they’re a very empathetic team. Thank you to Caroline and the team at Slee, it’s been one hell of a journey, and I appreciate all your effort to get me through it. I’d recommend you any day of the week.
I have found the whole experience entirely satisfactory, dealt with me on a very professional basis with a very positive outcome. The best decision I made was moving my Case to Slee Blackwell.
Caroline has been second to none in dealing with my claim and has brought it through to the best settlement for me. She is very professional leaving no stone unturned whilst being extremely empathetic, friendly and understanding. I felt she was with me all the way and would have no hesitation in recommending her to potential clients. She also led a very efficient team. I will always be grateful for her help and expertise in achieving what I once thought may not have been possible.
Caroline Webber-Brown has been relentlessly kind and compassionate as well as knowledgeable, professional and responsive. An email sent to Caroline would always get a personal reply. A question asked would always get a full and accessible response and explanation. At the beginning of the process of trying to claim damages, I got nervous and suggested to Caroline that I would change my mind. She gently encouraged me to keep going and she has been doing that ever since. The result has been a sum of money that I didn’t have before, which also represents an acknowledgement of mistakes made in my medical and surgical treatment which Caroline and Lisa (the Barrister involved) doggedly pursued. Thank you Caroline, for leading me through this journey, and for your kindness and humanity. I won’t forget you.