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Oliver Thorne

Oliver Thorne

UK 2026

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Slee Blackwell
 Slee Blackwell

Ranked in 1 practice area

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

South West

3 years ranked

About

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Oliver Thorne heads up Slee Blackwell's clinical negligence team.

In June 2023 he had the honour of being appointed to the AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents) is an independent patient safety charity that was set up in 1982 to provide advice and support to patients and their families who have been affected by a medical accident.

Oliver has achieved many high-value settlements and has attracted extensive media coverage. He is known as a campaigning lawyer who fights in particular for the rights of mothers and babies who have been let down by our maternity services.

He also specialises in representing the families of medical negligence victims at inquests.

Professional Memberships

AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel member.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - South West

Band 3
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Oliver Thorne heads the clinical negligence team and has considerable expertise in handling birth and brain injury claims, along with other matters.

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Strengths

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  • He is a highly experienced solicitor.

    Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • He is good on tactics in staying ahead of the curve in complex claims.

    Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Oliver has an excellent manner with his clients and is a pleasure to work with.

    Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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