Slater Heelis

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1st Floor, Crossgate House, Cross Street, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7FT

0330 111 3131

Accepting new clients

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Regulator ID: 567155

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4.9

Excellent

477 Reviews

Value for
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11% above

national average

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Rate

15% above

national average

Would
Recommend

16% above

national average

Communication 4.9/5

Initial Impressions 4.9/5

Approachability 4.9/5

Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5

Legal Knowledge 4.9/5

Value for money 4.7/5

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Description

Slater Heelis is an established and friendly full-service law firm with roots in Manchester, where we have two offices. We are now also operating nationally and have a by-appointment-only office in London, Leeds, Liverpool, York and Sheffield. Our team of solicitors can advise you on many legal matters, as our broad service offering caters to individuals and businesses alike. We have been in business for over 250 years and continue to grow and thrive, helping our clients to do the same.

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Meet the team of Slater Heelis

Joanne O'Donnell

Solicitor

5.0

Dorota Beange

Consultant Solicitor

5.0

Rebecca De Stefano

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0

Paul Baker

Associate Solicitor

5.0

Lisa Woodworth

Senior Paralegal

5.0

David Edward Wilkinson

Senior Knowledge Lawyer

5.0

Zara Banday

Partner & Head of Residential Property

5.0

Shabnam Parwez

5.0

Helen Taylor

Associate Chartered Legal Executive

5.0

David Miles

Solicitor

5.0

Contact details

0330 111 3131

reception@slaterheelis.co.uk

https://tinyurl.com/yvc3rvwa

Opening hours

Monday	08:30–17:00
Tuesday	08:30–17:00
Wednesday	08:30–17:00
Thursday	08:30–17:00
Friday	08:30–17:00
Saturday	(Closed)
Sunday	(Closed)

1st Floor, Crossgate House, Cross Street, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7FT

Clients say

Clients praise the firm’s expertise across family law and divorce, conveyancing, personal injury, probate, employment disputes, property litigation and clinical negligence. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, sound advice, efficient handling of matters and consistently good outcomes. Clients particularly value the team’s clear communication, prompt responses, approachability, empathy and reassurance during stressful situations. The firm is also commended for being proactive, thorough, organised and professional, with staff who listen carefully, explain matters plainly and provide supportive, client-focused service.

Excellent communication

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Knowledgeable advice

Professional support

Efficient service

Compassionate care

Clear explanations

Proactive updates

Approachable team

Great teamwork

Keep Smiling

18 Sept 2026

Family Law

Look no further

Throughout my divorce financial proceedings, Charlotte was understanding, professional and knowledgeably explained my options and best courses of action. I am glad I chose her to represent me and recommend her highly.

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Charlotte Beck

from Slater Heelis

21/09/2026

It’s lovely to hear that Charlotte provided clear advice and steady support throughout your proceedings. We’re pleased you felt confident in her guidance and really appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

Simon Kelly

15 Sept 2026

Family Law

A great advocate

I've had straightforward advice from the outset that's helped me recognise my own best interests and reach an equitable outcome. Very accommodating of my neurodivergent communication needs.

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Jodi Tuson

from Slater Heelis

17/09/2026

It means a great deal to know that you received clear guidance and felt your individual needs were understood, Simon. We’re glad our team could provide a supportive and accommodating service throughout. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Can

10 Sept 2026

Family Law

First-Class Service from Start to Finish ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Charlotte and the team were absolutely first class from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable and approachable throughout, explaining everything clearly and keeping us fully informed at every stage. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the service we received was exceptional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Charlotte and Slater Heelis. Five stars!

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Charlotte Beck

from Slater Heelis

11/09/2026

Thank you for your five-star review and recommendation. Charlotte and the team will be delighted to know that their approachable support, clear guidance, and thorough updates made your experience so seamless.

Anonymous

9 Sept 2026

Family Law

Amazing firm, wouldn't hesitate to recommend

I genuinely cannot rate Slater Heelis highly enough and would highly recommend them based on my experience with them. I used Slater Heelis to help with divorce proceeding and the advice they gave and the service provided was second to none. The staff handling my case were caring, understanding, compassionate and extremely professional and approachable. During what was an extremely difficult and harrowing time for me and my children, this made an enormous difference and made what was a very upsetting time that little bit easier. They communicated everything well and always contacted me in person, and their knowledge about proceedings was extensive. I felt heard, supported and in safe hands at all times.

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David Miles

from Slater Heelis

11/09/2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Providing empathetic, expert advice and ensuring our clients feel safe and heard is always our highest priority, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

Anonymous

1 Sept 2026

Family Law

Slater Heelis Feedback

Kim and Shabnam have been completely supportive throughout what has been a very difficult time for my family. I am very grateful for all of their guidance, advice and reassurance.

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Kimberley Aucott

Shabnam Parwez

from Slater Heelis

03/09/2026

We are very pleased to hear that Kim and Shabnam were able to support you and your family through such a challenging time. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Emma Mullen

8 Sept 2026

Family Law

Emma

I cannot recommend Slater Heelis highly enough - during what was an extremely difficult and upsetting time for me and my children, all aspects of my divorce were dealt with compassionately and speedily. The advice and support I received was excellent and the staff were wonderful - caring, supportive, understanding and compassionate - which made an enormous difference at such a difficult time.

from Slater Heelis

09/09/2026

We’re truly pleased to hear that you felt so well supported, Emma, during such a difficult time. It’s wonderful to know our team’s compassionate and understanding approach made a meaningful difference. Thank you for your kind recommendation.

David Argent

14 Feb 2026

David

I would avoid this company, the family department in family court will represent lies and not factual situations when evidence is provided and play very tactical and misleading games. That goes for claire higham and her team Avoid

Simon

24 Sept 2025

Simon

Lovely people who dealt with a sensitive family matter very thoughtfully. Thank you.

Slater Heelis

03/10/2025

Thank you for your review, Simon. We are pleased to hear that our team dealt with your sensitive family matter thoughtfully and professionally. We appreciate your kind words.

talal

22 May 2025

Family Law

talal

I’m not usually one to leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with Alexandra Goldrein at Slater Heelis. After a disappointing experience with a previous family law firm, I made the decision to instruct Alexandra to take over my case — and it was absolutely the right choice. Alexandra is an outstanding solicitor: highly competent, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive throughout. She handled my financial settlement with precision and care, achieving exactly the outcome I had hoped for. Throughout the entire process, I felt reassured and at peace, knowing I was in safe hands. Alexandra — I can’t thank you and your team enough for your professionalism and dedication. You made a stressful situation so much more manageable.

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Alexandra Goldrein

Slater Heelis

27/05/2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're thrilled Alexandra and the team could provide the support and outcome you deserved during a difficult time.

Darren Thornton

21 May 2025

Darren

Avoid Avoid Avoid!... yes I googled for the best solicitors I could find after I needed a solicitor i could trust while divorcing my now ex wife! Who comes to my rescue... Aaron Williams, the only person I know that's lies more than my beloved ex... I've had to beg him to reply to emails.. phone calls... whatsapp messages, the man lied to me regarding sending documents to the court... which delayed my life!... yes I then reached out to him one last time copying several of the slaterheelis partners... who comes to my rescue... Mark Heptinstall, Aaron's leader.... as important as you think your life is... never ever think this guy is in your corner!... after admitting there was an internal investigation on Aaron which he clearly told me Aaron was at fault and had not fully given me full important information, and lied about sending the consent order to the court... he was worse to contact, always someone else is more important..because of this key dates were missed..which led to an ugly confrontation with my ex... he then gives me a large bill to pay for ASAP... but no explanation as to what it was for.... only when I confronted him he told me he would do no more work until it was paid...he states i refused to pay, when in actual fact I did not know what I was paying for!...no itemised bill at this point!...(just another lie)... oh, and his fee was over £100 more than Aaron’s, yes he back tracked on the fee, but only after i questioned this. I'm now back on medication for depression, this is nothing to do with my cheating ex that took me for a considerable amount of money... but these two individuals that clearly are the modern day dickturpins.... save yourself the same stress i unfortunately endured and avoid. I've explained to Mark Heptinstall I was to go through the complaints procedure with Slater Heelis then the ombudsman, his reply was i can do as i like...now that comment hurt!!....seems he's a man can clearly sleep well at night.... and to finish the review.... i ended up finishing my case on my own contacting my ex's solicitor... it took one day!... for any other Slaterheelis partners that may care..... I'm happy to forward all emails and messages!

Clients say

Excellent communication

Prompt replies

Knowledgeable advice

Professional support

Efficient service

Compassionate care

Clear explanations

Proactive updates

Approachable team

Great teamwork

RC

8 Oct 2026

Employment

Excellent Support and Professional Negotiation

I had a very positive experience working with Sylviane. She was professional, responsive and extremely helpful throughout the process. What really stood out was how effectively she handled the negotiation on my behalf. She understood what I was looking for, gave clear and practical advice, and negotiated firmly while keeping everything professional and straightforward. Sylviane was always easy to communicate with and kept me updated throughout. I felt that my interests were genuinely being looked after, and the whole process was handled efficiently and with care. I would definitely recommend Sylviane to anyone looking for professional and reliable support.

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Sylviane Kokouendo

anonymous

8 Oct 2026

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Supportive, reassuring and knowledgeable solicitor, would highly recommend

After reaching out to the firm for help at a really scary time, Rachel Mason was brilliant. I needed to keep a handle on my costs in case matters escalated and so my case was handled by Rachel Mason. She was absolutely fantastic - she was always on hand to answer any of my queries along the way, in a clear and calm way that always left me feeling heard and reassured. She prepared brilliant written submissions to the investigating officer and gave such sensible and clear advice on the best strategy to take, which ultimately resulted in the investigation being dropped. She was cool and calm throughout, holding her nerve with waiting out the very long process of the police investigation and so reassuring when I felt scared along the way. She explained everything so well and communicated clearly and quickly in response to my queries, no matter how busy she was. Her knowledge and strategic advice was fantastic. She was also so empathetic, kind and understanding throughout. I would whole-heartedly recommend Rachel to anyone who finds themselves in the position of needing advice from a criminal solicitor.

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Rachel Mason

anonymous

8 Oct 2026

Crime/ Criminal Defence

An empathetic, proactive and brilliant lawyer who really has your back

I reached out to Rachel at a really scary moment in my life that I never thought would happen. She was immediately so warm, reassuring and supportive and I instantly felt better knowing I had her to fight my corner. She was so empathetic and great at listening. She explained the process really well and advised of various practical ways she could approach the investigating police officer to get them to see the full picture and drop the investigation. She really respected my request for discretion and was so fair with fees, delegating to a colleague (Rachel Mason) to keep costs down where possible. She and her colleague always had time to answer to queries and settle my anxiety along the way, however busy they were. It was worth every penny to pay this team on a private paying basis rather than go to a legal aid firm. Anyone who finds themselves in a position to need a criminal solicitor, I would whole-heartedly recommend Rachel and her team.

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Rachel Fletcher

anonymous

5 Oct 2026

Child Law

Professional and Knowledgeable

I used Slater Healis on an out of court basis, obtaining advice and preparation of court documents whilst remaining a litigant in person. This was as a respondent to a Child Arrangements Order. David was very profession throught. He clearly explained all of my options with pros and cons of each. His advice and assistance was invaluable and I am happy to say that I got the outcome I wanted and what I believe is best for my child. Thank you David

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David Miles

from Slater Heelis

06/10/2026

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are delighted that David provided clear, professional and valuable guidance throughout your matter. It is wonderful to hear that you achieved a positive outcome, and we truly appreciate your kind words.

Robert Hannah

2 Oct 2026

Employment

Excellent legal advice and real support

Slater Heelis are an excellent firm, but I am forever grateful to Debbie Coyne and her team for helping me with my legal dispute. Despite having a knotty legal problem in some respects, it could have been straightforward. It wasn't because of our opponent. Happily for me, Debbie was my solicitor. Excellent advice, always quick to reply, incredibly knowledgeable and made sure everything was resolved as expediently as possible. I especially appreciated that Debbie was available from the start and when I needed her advice.

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Debbie Coyne

from Slater Heelis

05/10/2026

Thank you for such thoughtful feedback, Robert. We are delighted that Debbie and her team provided knowledgeable, responsive support throughout your legal dispute and worked hard to bring the matter to a resolution. We greatly appreciate your kind recognition of Debbie’s dedication.

J Fox

1 Oct 2026

Housing & Property

A client

I’ve been working with Daniel Henderson and the team on several conveyancing projects over the years. I’ve been really pleased with their professionalism, efficiency and communication throughout each project. Highly recommend Slater Heelis for their knowledge and fantastic teamwork. Thank you :)

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Daniel Henderson

from Slater Heelis

02/10/2026

It means a great deal to hear that Daniel and the team have continued to provide such a positive experience across your conveyancing matters. We really value your continued trust in Slater Heelis.

Emma Mullen

8 Sept 2026

Family Law

Emma

from Slater Heelis

09/09/2026

Patricia Read

30 Jul 2026

Housing & Property

Patricia

We were kept fully informed of progress during the conveyancing process. The solicitors responded quickly and efficiently to issues that arose, taking the stress out of what can sometimes be a difficult process. Thankyou

from Slater Heelis

31/07/2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Patricia! Keeping clients fully informed and resolving issues efficiently is top priority for our team, so hearing that you had such a smooth experience means a great deal to us. Wish you all the best moving forward!

Levan Khundadze

9 Jun 2026

Dispute Resolution

Levan

Daniel Stern has been acting for us for more than 10 years on various matters and we will keep going back to him for many more years and would recommend him to everyone because Daniel is simply the best at what he does. He wins cases.

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Daniel Stern

from Slater Heelis

11/06/2026

Thank you for your continued trust and kind feedback, Levan. We’re delighted to hear about your long-standing relationship with Daniel Stern and the confidence you have in his work. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

Ian Nelson

4 Jun 2026

Ian

David and the team were absolutley fantastic, from start to finish. The whole process was explained and the support throughout was great. Highly recommend

from Slater Heelis

08/06/2026

Thank you so much for the fantastic review Ian! We are absolutely delighted to hear that David and the team provided great support and kept the process clear from start to finish. Ensuring our clients feel guided and informed every step of the way is exactly what we aim for. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to David and the rest of the team. Thank you for choosing our firm and for highly recommending us!

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Accreditations

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Slater Heelis Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

Accreditations

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Rankings by area of expertise

Meet the team of Slater Heelis

Team members

Joanne O'Donnell

Dorota Beange

Rebecca De Stefano

Paul Baker

Lisa Woodworth

David Edward Wilkinson

Zara Banday

Shabnam Parwez

Helen Taylor

David Miles

Joanne O'Donnell

Solicitor

Dorota Beange

Consultant Solicitor

Rebecca De Stefano

Chartered Legal Executive

Paul Baker

Associate Solicitor

Lisa Woodworth

Senior Paralegal

David Edward Wilkinson

Senior Knowledge Lawyer

Zara Banday

Partner & Head of Residential Property

Shabnam Parwez

Helen Taylor

Associate Chartered Legal Executive

David Miles

Solicitor

Meet the team of Slater Heelis

Team members

Simon Adamson

Fakhruddin Maimoon

Helen Taylor

Daniel Henderson

Lisa Watson

Zara Banday

Paul Baker

Richard Wilson

Alex Barley

Helen Young

Ashleigh Kelly

Daniel Wise

Carla Murray

Shazia Ashraf

Joanne O'Donnell

Scott Sands

Alishan Khan

Jay Lafinhan

Rebecca De Stefano

Charlotte Padmore

Lucy Porter

Debbie Coyne

Zoe Peeling

Sylviane Kokouendo

Nasreen Aslam

Megan McMahon

Chris Bishop

Angela Brown

Helen Frankland

Lisa Rivers

Alexander William Sealy

Angelika Galappaththi

Anthony Le

Shabnam Parwez

Claire Mackenzie

Ashlea Theaker

Awais Alam