Slee Blackwell Solicitors

At Slee Blackwell Solicitors, we know that families affected by the loss of a baby are often looking for answers as much as they are looking for legal advice. We understand that every family's experience is unique, and many parents come to us seeking explanations, accountability and reassurance that lessons can be learned.

Our team has experience representing families in cases involving stillbirth, neonatal death, failures in fetal monitoring, delays in emergency delivery, neonatal infection and sepsis, and other serious complications arising during pregnancy, labour, delivery and neonatal care. We also support families through inquests and investigations where appropriate.

Our role is to guide families through the process with compassion, honesty and sensitivity, while providing clear legal advice and expert representation.

Our specialist clinical negligence team is recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. We act for families across England and Wales and are committed to providing exceptional client care at what is often one of the most difficult times in a family's lives.

Slee Blackwell's infant loss and maternity negligence work is led by Partners Oliver Thorne and Caroline Webber-Brown.

Together, Caroline and Oliver have many years' experience supporting families following stillbirth, neonatal death and serious failures in maternity and neonatal care. They understand that families are often looking for answers, understanding and accountability at an incredibly difficult time, and are committed to guiding parents through the legal process with compassion, sensitivity and honesty.

Oliver is Head of the Clinical Negligence Department and a member of the AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. Caroline was awarded DASLS Solicitor of the Year 2026. Both are individually recognised by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, while Slee Blackwell's Clinical Negligence Team is also recommended by the leading legal directories.

Families regularly comment on Caroline and Oliver's approachable manner, clear communication and genuine commitment to helping them obtain the answers they deserve. Whether supporting parents through investigations, inquests or clinical negligence claims, their focus is always on providing expert legal advice alongside compassionate support.