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Edward Pavilion, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AF

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Edward Pavilion, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AF

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Slater Heelis Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Slater Heelis are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Slater Heelis offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Slater Heelis Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
15% 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 4.8/5

Accreditations

Slater Heelis are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Slater Heelis offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 1 / 225
Family Law 1 / 3,763
Personal Injury 1 / 391
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 159
Employment 1 / 260
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 68
Commercial Property 1 / 301
Dispute Resolution 1 / 403
Company & Commercial 1 / 206
Litigation 1 / 418
Consumer 1 / 219
Private Client Law 1 / 52
Banking 1 / 119
Child Law 1 / 66
Clinical Negligence 1 / 55
Driving offences 1 / 32
Contract Law 1 / 99
Money & Tax 1 / 205
Actions against the police 1 / 19
Road Traffic Law 1 / 80
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 77
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 41
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 118
Animal Law 1 / 106
Company Law 1 / 446
Compliance Law 1 / 75
Construction 1 / 397
Corporate Law 1 / 795
Disability Law 1 / 238
LGBT Law 1 / 92
Professional Negligence 1 / 505
Tort Law 1 / 88
Appeals Law 1 / 113
Business Law 1 / 35
Charities 1 / 269
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 35
Criminal Law 1 / 120
Discrimination Law 1 / 52
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 77
Education 1 / 51
Immigration 1 / 13
Inheritance Law 1 / 64
Land Law 1 / 84
Licensing Law 1 / 71
Pensions Law 1 / 218
Regulations 1 / 977
Adjudication Law 1 / 25
Advocacy Law 1 / 13
Agriculture 1 / 36
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 96
Asset Management 1 / 174
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 215
Civil Law 1 / 4
Commercial Law 1 / 31
Copyright Law 1 / 147
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 411
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 73
Defamation Law 1 / 18
Digital Law 1 / 175
Energy Law 1 / 178
Enforcement Law 1 / 85
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 55
Environmental Law 1 / 368
Equality Law 1 / 436
Evidence Law 1 / 85
Franchise Law 1 / 119
Government Contracts Law 1 / 123
Government Investigations 1 / 392
Health and Safety Law 1 / 534
IT and Technology Law 1 / 130
Infrastructure Law 1 / 114
Injunctions Law 1 / 76
Insurance Law 1 / 79
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 313
International Arbitration Law 1 / 126
International Business Law 1 / 204
International Law 1 / 61
Jurisdiction Law 1 / 106
Maritime Law 1 / 78
Media Law 1 / 92
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 67
National Insurance Law 1 / 161
Nuisance Law 1 / 18
Occupational Health Law 1 / 152
Planning Law 1 / 59
Prison Law 1 / 38
Privacy Law 1 / 254
Regulatory Law 1 / 117
Social Law 1 / 34
Sports Law 1 / 97
Transport Law 1 / 66
Weapon Law 1 / 83
White Collar Crime 1 / 197
Local 1 / 586
Housing & Property 7 / 4,698
Family Law 1 / 4,157
Personal Injury 16 / 2,591
Wills, Trusts & Probate 35 / 3,713
Employment 12 / 3,545
Crime/ Criminal Defence 18 / 2,126
Commercial Property 30 / 3,581
Dispute Resolution 5 / 1,792
Company & Commercial 22 / 4,048
Litigation 2 / 924
Consumer 28 / 4,304
Private Client Law 10 / 335
Banking 3 / 1,010
Child Law 10 / 1,646
Clinical Negligence 32 / 1,218
Driving offences 27 / 629
Contract Law 18 / 1,416
Money & Tax 8 / 1,903
Actions against the police 8 / 188
Road Traffic Law 5 / 256
Welfare & Benefits 8 / 1,031
Commercial and Business Law 7 / 375
IT & Intellectual Property 10 / 1,086
Animal Law 1 / 114
Company Law 5 / 959
Compliance Law 4 / 445
Construction 5 / 848
Corporate Law 1 / 840
Disability Law 6 / 598
LGBT Law 2 / 233
Professional Negligence 4 / 1,278
Tort Law 2 / 141
Appeals Law 4 / 850
Business Law 9 / 492
Charities 3 / 754
Court of Protection and Deputyship 7 / 587
Criminal Law 22 / 1,013
Discrimination Law 14 / 495
Domestic Violence Law 11 / 895
Education 14 / 419
Immigration 109 / 2,260
Inheritance Law 17 / 698
Land Law 13 / 1,326
Licensing Law 11 / 494
Pensions Law 2 / 482
Regulations 2 / 2,332
Adjudication Law 4 / 251
Advocacy Law 4 / 165
Agriculture 64 / 815
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 98
Asset Management 5 / 390
Bribery and Corruption Law 2 / 408
Civil Law 8 / 89
Commercial Law 15 / 213
Copyright Law 4 / 508
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 7 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 9 / 775
Defamation Law 8 / 270
Digital Law 3 / 294
Energy Law 8 / 351
Enforcement Law 3 / 563
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 56
Environmental Law 1 / 390
Equality Law 6 / 1,074
Evidence Law 2 / 181
Franchise Law 1 / 123
Government Contracts Law 1 / 131
Government Investigations 1 / 405
Health and Safety Law 1 / 570
IT and Technology Law 1 / 135
Infrastructure Law 3 / 183
Injunctions Law 4 / 919
Insurance Law 12 / 639
Intellectual Property Law 4 / 612
International Arbitration Law 1 / 129
International Business Law 1 / 210
International Law 3 / 371
Jurisdiction Law 2 / 168
Maritime Law 1 / 83
Media Law 1 / 98
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 9 / 432
National Insurance Law 4 / 412
Nuisance Law 3 / 232
Occupational Health Law 3 / 421
Planning Law 12 / 575
Prison Law 2 / 239
Privacy Law 3 / 505
Regulatory Law 4 / 261
Social Law 2 / 222
Sports Law 3 / 303
Transport Law 4 / 139
Weapon Law 1 / 86
White Collar Crime 2 / 209
National 24 / 11,166

Contact & Locations - Slater Heelis

Edward Pavilion, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AF

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5.0 /5 132 Reviews
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What clients say about Slater Heelis

The firm specialises in conveyancing, family law, employment, criminal defence, personal injury, wills and probate, clinical negligence, commercial disputes and dispute resolution. Clients praise deep legal expertise, strategic negotiation and efficient case management. Valued soft skills include professionalism, compassion, patience, clear and prompt communication, responsiveness, empathy, supportiveness, meticulous attention to detail and tenacity. Reviews highlight reliability, reassurance during stressful times and a client centred, inclusive approach that achieves favourable outcomes while keeping clients informed and supported throughout.

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Stephen

Employment

Clear & Supportive Professional

Very grateful for prompt and supportive advice and guidance to resolution of employment-related issue. Shazia demonstrated great understanding of her client’s needs and worked hard to achieve the best outcome.

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We’re glad Shazia’s guidance and commitment helped you reach a resolution. It’s wonderful to know you felt supported throughout your matter, and we appreciate you sharing your experience.

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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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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted Sylviane provided such attentive support and represented your interests so effectively throughout the negotiations. It’s wonderful to hear you felt well informed and confident in her guidance. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with her.

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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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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.

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Employment

Excellent service

Debbie was astute and keenly aware of all the issues at play. I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone facing an employment dispute.

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It’s great to hear that Debbie provided such knowledgeable and attentive support with your employment matter. We’re pleased you felt in capable hands and really appreciate your recommendation.

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Seamless and Professional

As a growing business we were met with a particularly troublesome legal predicament which overwhelmed us at first. Debbie's reassurance and professionalism told us where we stood and advised us on the best methods to move forward. Throughout the process, updates were frequent and thorough. Even times when Debbie was out of the office, the team at Slater Heelis were able to pick up the baton, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted process. Would definitely recommend and will certainly use again in future.

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Thank you so much for the recommendation! Legal hurdles can be overwhelming for a growing business, and Debbie and the Slater Heelis team will be thrilled to hear that their proactive communication and seamless support gave you complete confidence.

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Nicola

Employment

Nicola

Excellent quicker service from the Employment Team (Helen Frankland) - great comms and really helpful, logical advice. Will use again definitely.

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Thank you for leaving this review. We are so pleased you have given us a 5 star review and wish you all the best.

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, family law, employment, criminal defence, personal injury, wills and probate, clinical negligence, commercial disputes and dispute resolution. Clients praise deep legal expertise, strategic negotiation and efficient case management. Valued soft skills include professionalism, compassion, patience, clear and prompt communication, responsiveness, empathy, supportiveness, meticulous attention to detail and tenacity. Reviews highlight reliability, reassurance during stressful times and a client centred, inclusive approach that achieves favourable outcomes while keeping clients informed and supported throughout.

Professional service
Friendly staff
Clear communication
Highly knowledgeable
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Responsive team
Efficient process
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Paul Beardsworth

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Housing & Property

Excellent support with house transfer

The service & support that I received throughout the process from Helen was excellent.

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Chris Jones

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate

Very professional and friendly service at a very stressful time.

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We understand that dealing with probate can be a difficult time, so it’s good to know our team provided a friendly and professional service when you needed it. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Chris.

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Title: Outstanding Professional Service, Compassion and Support from Beginning to End

I cannot recommend Sylviane highly enough. From the very beginning to the successful conclusion of my case, the service I received from her was nothing short of exceptional. Throughout what was an extremely difficult, emotional and stressful period in my life, Sylviane demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, dedication, compassion and understanding. Her legal knowledge, expertise, patience and meticulous attention to detail were truly outstanding. She consistently went above and beyond, taking the time to listen to my concerns, explain everything clearly and ensure I felt fully informed, reassured and supported throughout the entire process. What made Sylviane particularly exceptional was not only her outstanding legal expertise but also her genuine kindness, empathy and understanding of my personal circumstances, particularly during a time when my health was suffering considerably. I never once felt like just another client. I genuinely felt that Sylviane cared about me as an individual and was completely dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome on my behalf. Her commitment, professionalism and determination gave me confidence and reassurance during one of the most challenging periods of my life. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, and I will always be grateful for the care, patience and dedication she showed me. From my initial contact right through to the successful conclusion of my case, Sylviane provided an exceptional standard of legal representation and personal support. I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for me. Her expertise, professionalism and compassion have made such a positive difference, allowing me to finally move forward with my life. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sylviane to anyone seeking an outstanding solicitor who combines exceptional legal expertise with genuine care, compassion and dedication to her clients. A truly exceptional solicitor who deserves every one of these five stars! Finally, a special thank-you to Hayley for always being so lovely, pleasant and helpful whenever we spoke. Thank you so much, Sylviane, for everything. I will always be sincerely grateful.

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Thank you for such thoughtful feedback. We’re glad Sylviane and Hayley provided the care, guidance and reassurance you needed throughout your case. Your kind words mean a great deal, and we wish you all the best for the future.

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Chris Dier

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Housing & Property

Professional people

Great experience with Lisa in the property team

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Thank you for your feedback, Chris. We’re glad Lisa made your experience a positive one and will be pleased to hear your kind words.

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HS Moody

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Personal Injury

Mr Bear was most patient with me

Mr Bear told me everything, he was most patient with me

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad Mr Bear took the time to explain everything clearly and patiently. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him.

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J Fox

Housing & Property

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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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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.

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Emma Mullen

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.

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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.

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Patricia Read

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

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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!

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Levan Khundadze

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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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.

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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

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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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