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Slater Heelis

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Popeshead Court Offices, Peter Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8SU

03301113131

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Popeshead Court Offices, Peter Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8SU

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5.0
Excellent
61 Reviews
94%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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 4.7/5

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

Local 1 / 475
National 29 / 11,168
4.9
Excellent
1,941 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
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 4.7/5

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

Housing & Property 1 / 1,670
Family Law 1 / 242
Personal Injury 1 / 148
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 175
Employment 1 / 277
Commercial Property 1 / 322
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 32
Dispute Resolution 1 / 429
Company & Commercial 1 / 223
Litigation 1 / 837
Consumer 1 / 291
Private Client Law 1 / 54
Banking 1 / 131
Child Law 1 / 55
Driving offences 1 / 32
Clinical Negligence 1 / 56
Contract Law 1 / 103
Money & Tax 1 / 220
Actions against the police 1 / 21
Road Traffic Law 1 / 78
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 76
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 126
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 45
Company Law 1 / 449
Compliance Law 1 / 80
Disability Law 1 / 241
LGBT Law 1 / 91
Professional Negligence 1 / 512
Tort Law 1 / 88
Animal Law 1 / 51
Appeals Law 1 / 114
Charities 1 / 278
Construction 1 / 398
Corporate Law 1 / 400
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 37
Criminal Law 1 / 122
Discrimination Law 1 / 54
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 79
Education 1 / 53
Immigration 1 / 47
Inheritance Law 1 / 110
Land Law 1 / 79
Licensing Law 1 / 75
Pensions Law 1 / 218
Regulations 1 / 1,003
Adjudication Law 1 / 26
Advocacy Law 1 / 15
Agriculture 1 / 37
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 95
Asset Management 1 / 207
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 217
Business Law 1 / 37
Civil Law 1 / 4
Commercial Law 1 / 33
Copyright Law 1 / 286
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 420
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 78
Defamation Law 1 / 19
Digital Law 1 / 174
Energy Law 1 / 179
Enforcement Law 1 / 88
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 56
Environmental Law 1 / 211
Equality Law 1 / 445
Evidence Law 1 / 87
Franchise Law 1 / 72
Government Contracts Law 1 / 125
Government Investigations 1 / 248
Health and Safety Law 1 / 540
IT and Technology Law 1 / 100
Infrastructure Law 1 / 116
Injunctions Law 1 / 79
Insurance Law 1 / 85
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 320
International Arbitration Law 1 / 126
International Business Law 1 / 205
International Law 1 / 63
Jurisdiction Law 1 / 105
Maritime Law 1 / 81
Media Law 1 / 90
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 72
National Insurance Law 1 / 165
Nuisance Law 1 / 18
Occupational Health Law 1 / 154
Planning Law 1 / 62
Prison Law 1 / 41
Privacy Law 1 / 258
Regulatory Law 1 / 169
Social Law 1 / 37
Sports Law 1 / 160
Transport Law 1 / 64
Weapon Law 1 / 81
White Collar Crime 1 / 193
Local 1 / 475
Housing & Property 5 / 4,773
Family Law 2 / 4,222
Personal Injury 18 / 2,652
Wills, Trusts & Probate 40 / 3,799
Employment 15 / 3,623
Commercial Property 32 / 3,669
Crime/ Criminal Defence 40 / 2,151
Dispute Resolution 11 / 1,807
Company & Commercial 19 / 4,181
Litigation 1 / 900
Consumer 21 / 4,418
Private Client Law 6 / 310
Banking 3 / 1,033
Child Law 20 / 1,646
Driving offences 24 / 628
Clinical Negligence 34 / 1,248
Contract Law 15 / 1,431
Money & Tax 7 / 1,953
Actions against the police 8 / 185
Road Traffic Law 5 / 251
Welfare & Benefits 8 / 1,052
IT & Intellectual Property 9 / 1,113
Commercial and Business Law 7 / 362
Company Law 4 / 973
Compliance Law 3 / 450
Disability Law 6 / 603
LGBT Law 2 / 233
Professional Negligence 4 / 1,299
Tort Law 3 / 139
Animal Law 3 / 114
Appeals Law 4 / 852
Charities 3 / 768
Construction 4 / 854
Corporate Law 5 / 848
Court of Protection and Deputyship 7 / 581
Criminal Law 16 / 1,010
Discrimination Law 14 / 501
Domestic Violence Law 11 / 900
Education 16 / 423
Immigration 93 / 2,287
Inheritance Law 13 / 685
Land Law 12 / 1,326
Licensing Law 9 / 503
Pensions Law 2 / 489
Regulations 2 / 2,412
Adjudication Law 4 / 244
Advocacy Law 4 / 156
Agriculture 58 / 823
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 97
Asset Management 5 / 397
Bribery and Corruption Law 3 / 413
Business Law 8 / 472
Civil Law 8 / 70
Commercial Law 11 / 190
Copyright Law 3 / 523
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 7 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 10 / 790
Defamation Law 8 / 270
Digital Law 2 / 296
Energy Law 8 / 359
Enforcement Law 4 / 576
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 57
Environmental Law 2 / 395
Equality Law 6 / 1,098
Evidence Law 2 / 183
Franchise Law 2 / 121
Government Contracts Law 1 / 133
Government Investigations 2 / 417
Health and Safety Law 1 / 577
IT and Technology Law 2 / 134
Infrastructure Law 2 / 187
Injunctions Law 5 / 933
Insurance Law 10 / 660
Intellectual Property Law 4 / 626
International Arbitration Law 1 / 129
International Business Law 1 / 211
International Law 3 / 376
Jurisdiction Law 2 / 166
Maritime Law 1 / 86
Media Law 1 / 96
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 8 / 434
National Insurance Law 5 / 422
Nuisance Law 5 / 235
Occupational Health Law 2 / 430
Planning Law 12 / 585
Prison Law 2 / 241
Privacy Law 3 / 513
Regulatory Law 3 / 257
Social Law 2 / 225
Sports Law 2 / 303
Transport Law 4 / 138
Weapon Law 1 / 84
White Collar Crime 2 / 206
National 29 / 11,168

Contact details

03301113131
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Popeshead Court Offices, Peter Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8SU

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5.0 /5 61 Reviews
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    The firm is praised for expertise across family law, conveyancing, wills, trusts, probate, employment, commercial and personal injury matters, with clear, practical legal guidance and strong outcomes. Clients value prompt, efficient communication, professionalism and attention to detail. Soft skills highlighted include empathy, compassion, patience, approachability and reassurance during stressful or emotional cases, plus reliability, responsiveness and a client-focused, solution‑oriented approach that keeps clients informed and confident throughout.

    Prompt communication
    Professionalism throughout
    Highly knowledgeable
    Compassionate support
    Efficient service
    Clear explanations
    Responsive team
    Trusted expertise
    Stress reduction
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    Mike Sophocleous

    Mike is a first class lawyer who takes time to fully understand his clients and deliver for them . He is a consummate professional explaining in full detail the options available and his recommendations as the best way forward. Due to the nature of his work my dealings with Mike have been in difficult circumstances but he has always delivered for me . If anyone finds themselves in difficult circumstances I would not hesitate to recommend they get Mike on their team

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    legal expert Mike Sophocleous Mike Sophocleous

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Alan! Mike will be deeply touched to know his dedicated, thorough support made all the difference for you. We wish you all the very best moving forward.

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    Professional legal services

    Smooth efficient legal services that my local solicitors could not provide. Mike is the consummate professional who helped me greatly.

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    We are delighted to hear that Mike was able to provide the smooth, efficient legal service you needed and that his professionalism made such a positive difference to your experience.

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    Angela Decker

    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Initial consultation

    It was a pleasant interaction that I had with Hannah. She made me feel at ease during a difficult situation, providing professional and friendly support and advice. I would definitely recommend her services and know she would do an excellent job.

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    legal expert Hannah Costley Hannah Costley

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    Thank you for your kind review, Angela. We are delighted to hear that Hannah made you feel at ease and provided professional guidance during a difficult time. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we wish you all the very best.

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    Wolverhampton

    Without Mike the outcome would have been a lot worse. Very experienced professional, credit to the company and I used him because he came highly recommended and respected

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    legal expert Mike Sophocleous Mike Sophocleous

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    What brilliant feedback, Mark, thank you! It is wonderful to hear how much peace of mind Mike’s expertise and dedication gave you during a crucial time. He truly is a credit to our team, and we deeply appreciate your high recommendation!

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    Extremely helpful lawyer

    Mike has been great. His advice was thought through and he created an action plan for me that worked out.

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    Thank you! It is brilliant to know that Mike’s guidance gave you a clear way forward and brought about a successful result. We deeply appreciate your trust in our team and wish you every success for the future!

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      The firm is praised for expertise across family law, conveyancing, wills, trusts, probate, employment, commercial and personal injury matters, with clear, practical legal guidance and strong outcomes. Clients value prompt, efficient communication, professionalism and attention to detail. Soft skills highlighted include empathy, compassion, patience, approachability and reassurance during stressful or emotional cases, plus reliability, responsiveness and a client-focused, solution‑oriented approach that keeps clients informed and confident throughout.

      Prompt communication
      Professionalism throughout
      Highly knowledgeable
      Compassionate support
      Efficient service
      Clear explanations
      Responsive team
      Trusted expertise
      Stress reduction
      Practical advice

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      Estate settlement

      Megan was very knowledgable, competent and professional.

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      Mike Sophocleous

      Mike is a first class lawyer who takes time to fully understand his clients and deliver for them . He is a consummate professional explaining in full detail the options available and his recommendations as the best way forward. Due to the nature of his work my dealings with Mike have been in difficult circumstances but he has always delivered for me . If anyone finds themselves in difficult circumstances I would not hesitate to recommend they get Mike on their team

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      legal expert Mike Sophocleous Mike Sophocleous

      from Slater Heelis

      Thank you for sharing your feedback, Alan! Mike will be deeply touched to know his dedicated, thorough support made all the difference for you. We wish you all the very best moving forward.

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      Professional legal services

      Smooth efficient legal services that my local solicitors could not provide. Mike is the consummate professional who helped me greatly.

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      legal expert Mike Sophocleous Mike Sophocleous

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      We are delighted to hear that Mike was able to provide the smooth, efficient legal service you needed and that his professionalism made such a positive difference to your experience.

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      Angela Decker

      Crime/ Criminal Defence

      Initial consultation

      It was a pleasant interaction that I had with Hannah. She made me feel at ease during a difficult situation, providing professional and friendly support and advice. I would definitely recommend her services and know she would do an excellent job.

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      legal expert Hannah Costley Hannah Costley

      from Slater Heelis

      Thank you for your kind review, Angela. We are delighted to hear that Hannah made you feel at ease and provided professional guidance during a difficult time. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we wish you all the very best.

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      Exceptional Support and Outstanding Service

      Simon Adamson provided outstanding support throughout my mum’s personal injury claim following her Uber accident. As my mum is an international citizen, the case involved additional complexities, but Simon handled everything with exceptional professionalism, expertise, and patience. Throughout the entire process, he kept us informed, explained every stage clearly, and was always available to answer our questions. His communication was excellent, and he made what could have been a very stressful experience much easier to manage, despite the challenges involved. Thanks to Simon’s dedication and hard work, my mum’s claim was successfully resolved, and the compensation was received without any issues. We are truly grateful for his commitment, attention to detail, and the care he showed our family from start to finish. I am extremely grateful for everything Simon did for my mum and our family. His professionalism, dedication, and support were greatly appreciated, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of an excellent solicitor.

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      legal expert Simon Adamson Simon Adamson

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      Thank you for your thoughtful review, Neel. We are delighted to hear that Simon provided dedicated support and clear guidance throughout your mum's personal injury claim. It is wonderful to know that his professionalism and commitment helped make a complex process much easier to manage. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we wish your mum and your family all the very best.

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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

      from Slater Heelis

      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

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      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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      legal expert Daniel Stern Daniel Stern

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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 Nelson

      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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      Steve Bradbury

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      Very efficient.

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      Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear that you found our service very efficient. We strive to make every process as smooth as possible and appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

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      Andy Doran

      Company & Commercial

      Andy

      Contacted Slater Heelis to ask about support in reviewing a contract. Zohaib Masood was outstanding. Superb support and went the extra mile to get back to me quickly. Many thanks.

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      legal expert Zohaib Masood Zohaib Masood

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      Dear Andy, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that our team provided outstanding and prompt support in reviewing your contract.

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