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Slee-Blackwell LLP were there to help me when I felt completely abandoned, shocked and unaware of my rights at a time when I was/am fighting the grief of losing my life partner. My case is LGBT specific and I was given free advice of my rights from a knowledgeable, non-judgemental and compassionate team. I would highly recommend.
Thank you
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 17 November, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Respectful and understanding
I reached out to Chris during one of the hardest times of my life, after losing my husband and facing a complex inheritance issue alone from abroad. He listened, and for that, I’m truly grateful.
Although he couldn’t act on my behalf in the end, I had hoped for a little more support or guidance. It was painful to be left without help so close to the deadline. Still, I thank Chris for his time and wish things had worked out differently.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 05 June, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience during such a difficult time, Keerun. We are truly sorry to hear that we couldn’t provide the level of support you needed, especially given the circumstances. At our firm, we strive to offer guidance and assistance whenever possible, and we regret that we were unable to act on your behalf. We appreciate your kind words about Chris’s willingness to listen, and we sincerely wish things had worked out differently for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of any further assistance in the future.
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Defending a claim made against Estate
After receiving a claim against my late fathers estate, I was left feeling extremely anxious and frustrated. Chris was amazing, his knowledge and professionalism was impeccable. I immediately felt in safe hands and I received a prompt response to any queries I had. Sharnie was also amazing throughout the experience. I was so impressed with the service that I used Slee Blackwell for an eviction and conveyancing. I received outstanding service again. Thank you so much for relieving my stress, that is truly priceless!
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 22 January, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience of working with Chris. We're delighted to hear you thought you were in safe hands and that you would be happy to recommend his services to friends and family.
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Dispute - Breach Of Trust
I can’t express enough gratitude to Chris for his outstanding service over the past year. My case was especially challenging, but Chris handled it with compassion and the highest level of professionalism. The outcome was fantastic, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Chris’s expert advice and support. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone who is going through a difficult will dispute. Many thanks again Chris!
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 23 January, 2025
Thank you for your valued feedback and 5 star review. We are delighted that you felt Chris handled your case with compassion and enthusiasm and that you would recommend his services to anyone. Kind regards.
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Will dispute
Although I did not proceed after the initial stage I agreed with the advice and have peace of mind that the upmost has been done under UK law. Thank you to Chris and his team for their empathy, commitment and thoroughness.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 10 December, 2024
Thank you for your 5* review of the service you received from Chris and his team and the positive feedback.
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Disputed will
I can not thank Chris and Sharnie enough for helping me through what was a very traumatic time. They reassured me and kept me up to date with what was happening.The professionalism was outstanding and the Wishes of my late Grandfather were finally granted.Thanks you again for believing in me it really is appreciated
Best wishes
Gemma
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 15 September, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and are glad to hear that your dsiputed Will case has been satisfactorily resolved.
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Chris Holten and Slee Blackwell
When I reached out to Slee Blackwell using their online contact form, I was expecting a pro forma response on what I would need to do to get legal advice and to my surprise got a direct reply from one of their solicitors, Chris Holten. He gave me guidance not only on the help he could provide but also some tips on steps I could take that might circumvent my need for legal representation. I was able to resolve the matter myself but was grateful for the fact that I had located a solicitor who I will turn to without hesitation in the future if the need arises.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 07 August, 2024
We thank you for leaving your review of the service provided by Chris via our legal helpline, and are pleased to hear that it helped you resolve your issue.
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Chris Holten and Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP
Chris is super helpful, compassionate, caring and takes the time to understand. Also, he looks for avenues that will be best for his clients, taking the hard work out of what could have been complicated situations, thank you again, Chris!
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 23 January, 2024
Chris would like to thank you for the very kind review. It is greatly appreciated.
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Contentious claim against validity of Will
Chris Holten defended the contentious claim that my late father’s Will was invalid. This was a complex case as it involved a UK Will based on testamentary capacity revoking a German handwritten Will. Under extremely stressful circumstances, Chris handled the case with considerable expertise and advice to help ease and allay my stress. He navigated through the complexity of EU and U.K. laws to a satisfactory position leaving it untenable for the claimant to no longer pursue the case, much to my relief and appreciation.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 30 October, 2023
Thank you for leaving your five star review about the service received from Chris Holten in our contentious probate team.
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Excellent legal advice
Excellent advice and service, quick response to complicated question
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
A representative from Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 27 March, 2023
Hello James, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. I am pleased to hear you are happy with Chris's service. Should you require any legal assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Chris Holten is an absolute credit to your firm.
I would just like to say that from the moment Chris took my case on he immediately made feel more at ease with the decision I had decided to take in pursuing which I thought I was entitled to, even though many people said I would get nothing. Chris from the outcome was always confident, which was what I needed as at the time I was in a very bad way after losing my Fiance. Chris was and is always polite and would explain everything to me in terms that I could understand. I never at any point put the phone down thinking �I have no idea what he meant� which I am sure can happen with Solicitors not of his calibre. I thank him very much for making me feel I was his only case the whole way through. Nothing was too much trouble. Chris is an absolute credit to your firm and I would have no qualms in recommending him to others should they require his expert advice. Many thanks once again to Chris and your firm for making a very difficult situation as painless as it could possibly have been.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Holten
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