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

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

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Slater Heelis Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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

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
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

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 / 248
Family Law 1 / 241
Personal Injury 1 / 799
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 175
Employment 1 / 276
Commercial Property 1 / 322
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 32
Dispute Resolution 1 / 428
Company & Commercial 1 / 223
Litigation 1 / 840
Consumer 1 / 290
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 / 219
Actions against the police 1 / 21
Road Traffic Law 1 / 78
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 76
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 45
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 126
Company Law 1 / 449
Compliance Law 1 / 80
Corporate Law 1 / 801
Disability Law 1 / 239
LGBT Law 1 / 91
Professional Negligence 1 / 507
Tort Law 1 / 87
Animal Law 1 / 51
Appeals Law 1 / 113
Business Law 1 / 37
Charities 1 / 278
Construction 1 / 396
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 / 73
Pensions Law 1 / 217
Regulations 1 / 1,001
Adjudication Law 1 / 26
Advocacy Law 1 / 15
Agriculture 1 / 37
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 95
Asset Management 1 / 206
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 217
Civil Law 1 / 4
Commercial Law 1 / 33
Copyright Law 1 / 285
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 420
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 78
Defamation Law 1 / 19
Digital Law 1 / 173
Energy Law 1 / 179
Enforcement Law 1 / 87
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 56
Environmental Law 1 / 211
Equality Law 1 / 444
Evidence Law 1 / 86
Franchise Law 1 / 71
Government Contracts Law 1 / 125
Government Investigations 1 / 246
Health and Safety Law 1 / 541
IT and Technology Law 1 / 99
Infrastructure Law 1 / 116
Injunctions Law 1 / 79
Insurance Law 1 / 85
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 319
International Arbitration Law 1 / 126
International Business Law 1 / 205
International Law 1 / 63
Jurisdiction Law 1 / 104
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 / 153
Planning Law 1 / 62
Prison Law 1 / 41
Privacy Law 1 / 257
Regulatory Law 1 / 119
Social Law 1 / 37
Sports Law 1 / 160
Transport Law 1 / 64
Weapon Law 1 / 82
White Collar Crime 1 / 194
Local 1 / 479
Housing & Property 6 / 4,777
Family Law 2 / 4,222
Personal Injury 17 / 2,651
Wills, Trusts & Probate 24 / 3,801
Employment 14 / 3,623
Commercial Property 27 / 3,673
Crime/ Criminal Defence 38 / 2,153
Dispute Resolution 7 / 1,810
Company & Commercial 20 / 4,182
Litigation 1 / 903
Consumer 21 / 4,419
Private Client Law 6 / 313
Banking 3 / 1,032
Child Law 21 / 1,648
Driving offences 24 / 629
Clinical Negligence 34 / 1,248
Contract Law 16 / 1,433
Money & Tax 7 / 1,953
Actions against the police 8 / 185
Road Traffic Law 5 / 252
Welfare & Benefits 9 / 1,053
Commercial and Business Law 7 / 364
IT & Intellectual Property 10 / 1,112
Company Law 4 / 974
Compliance Law 3 / 450
Corporate Law 1 / 848
Disability Law 6 / 603
LGBT Law 2 / 233
Professional Negligence 4 / 1,297
Tort Law 3 / 139
Animal Law 3 / 114
Appeals Law 4 / 853
Business Law 8 / 474
Charities 3 / 768
Construction 4 / 855
Court of Protection and Deputyship 8 / 582
Criminal Law 16 / 1,015
Discrimination Law 15 / 502
Domestic Violence Law 10 / 902
Education 17 / 423
Immigration 94 / 2,288
Inheritance Law 14 / 686
Land Law 12 / 1,329
Licensing Law 12 / 503
Pensions Law 2 / 489
Regulations 2 / 2,412
Adjudication Law 4 / 246
Advocacy Law 4 / 157
Agriculture 59 / 823
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 97
Asset Management 5 / 397
Bribery and Corruption Law 3 / 413
Civil Law 8 / 72
Commercial Law 11 / 193
Copyright Law 5 / 523
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 8 / 894
Debt and Tax Law 10 / 789
Defamation Law 8 / 270
Digital Law 2 / 296
Energy Law 10 / 359
Enforcement Law 4 / 576
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 57
Environmental Law 2 / 395
Equality Law 6 / 1,098
Evidence Law 2 / 182
Franchise Law 2 / 121
Government Contracts Law 1 / 133
Government Investigations 2 / 416
Health and Safety Law 1 / 578
IT and Technology Law 2 / 134
Infrastructure Law 3 / 187
Injunctions Law 5 / 933
Insurance Law 11 / 659
Intellectual Property Law 4 / 626
International Arbitration Law 1 / 129
International Business Law 1 / 211
International Law 3 / 375
Jurisdiction Law 2 / 166
Maritime Law 1 / 86
Media Law 1 / 96
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 9 / 436
National Insurance Law 5 / 423
Nuisance Law 5 / 235
Occupational Health Law 2 / 429
Planning Law 13 / 586
Prison Law 2 / 241
Privacy Law 3 / 513
Regulatory Law 4 / 260
Social Law 2 / 225
Sports Law 2 / 303
Transport Law 4 / 138
Weapon Law 1 / 85
White Collar Crime 2 / 207
National 28 / 11,362

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

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4.9 /5 465 Reviews
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The firm specialises across family, employment, conveyancing, probate, wills, commercial and personal injury law, with strong courtroom and negotiation success. Clients praise clear, knowledgeable legal expertise, efficient case management and practical, solution‑focused advice. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, responsiveness, strong communication, professionalism, approachability and trustworthiness, with many noting calm, supportive client care and thorough attention to detail.

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Wesley Young

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Family Law

Professional and competent advice

Whilst a service I never particuarly wanted to need, Slater Heelis provided me with professional and competent advice right the way through my divorce proceedings. Kim Aucott and her team listened to my requirements and provided me with various options to progress the matter with a clear explanation of the potential outcomes and how the process would work. They continually communicated when appropriate while bearing in mind the costs expected in their initial estimate. I couldn't recommend them highly enough to anyone needed guidance with sensitive legal assistance.

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Richard Blair

Family Law

Supportive, efficient and understanding

From the first meeting with Jodi, I felt listened to understood and supported. The process was explained clearly and she was protective of me as a client from the demands from my ex. This could have been a lot more stressful, thankfully it was well handled.

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Hi Richard, we are pleased to hear that Jodi provided clear guidance and made you feel supported throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback.

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Yasmina K

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Family Law

Family proceedings

I honestly can't thank my family solicitor enough for everything she did for me. Going through a family matter was one of the most difficult times in my life, but from the very beginning she made me feel listened to, supported, and reassured. She always took the time to explain things in a way I could understand, kept me updated throughout, and she was always there when I needed advice or reassurance. Her communication was always very quick. What stood out the most was her genuine compassion and understanding. I never felt like just another clien. She truly cared about me and my family and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. Her professionalism, kindness, and dedication made an incredibly stressful situation so much easier to cope with. I will always be grateful for everything she did for me and would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and trustworthy family solicitor. I had the best outcome for my family. Thank you so much for your support it means more to me than words can say.

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We are profoundly grateful for your kind words, Yasmina. Navigating a family matter is never easy, and knowing that your solicitor made you feel listened to, truly cared for, and well supported throughout the process is wonderful to hear. Thank you for your trust and your high recommendation!

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Susan Osborne

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Family Law

Happy

Handled proficiently with empathy and understanding. Excellent knowledge, kept us well informed. Talked us through the procedure so we had a clear understanding.

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Thank you for your generous review, Susan. We are thrilled that our team delivered such considerate and expert direction during your matter, and we appreciate your kind words.

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anonymous

Family Law

Diligent, attentive and thorough

Amy assisted me with divorce proceedings which were quite straightforward. Amy provided valuable guidance, detailed communication and ensured the process when through in a timely manner. I am grateful to Amy for a very professional job.

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Divorce proceedings can be a sensitive process, so your kind words about Amy's professionalism mean a lot to us. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review!

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David Argent

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

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Simon

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

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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.

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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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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.

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Darren Thornton

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!

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Belinda

Family Law

Belinda

I would like to express my gratitude to solicitor Amy Price for the professional advice and guidance she provided during my divorce case. She was incredibly efficient, compassionate, and always responded with remarkable speed. Before I met Amy, I had dealt with other solicitors from different firms who were not as helpful, and I ended up wasting quite a bit of money. That experience made me realize how fortunate I was to find Amy and how efficient she is. Now that my case has finally come to a conclusion, I especially want to thank her for the hard work and dedication she put into it. Belinda Zhang

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Thank you for your thoughtful review, Belinda. We're so pleased to hear that Amy provided the efficient, compassionate, and professional service you needed during such a challenging time. Your kind words mean a lot to us.

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The firm specialises across family, employment, conveyancing, probate, wills, commercial and personal injury law, with strong courtroom and negotiation success. Clients praise clear, knowledgeable legal expertise, efficient case management and practical, solution‑focused advice. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, responsiveness, strong communication, professionalism, approachability and trustworthiness, with many noting calm, supportive client care and thorough attention to detail.

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Mathew Middleton

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

The Best Representation

Michael is one of the most knowledgeable solicitors I have come across, has skin in the game and gets the job done. You will not regret having mr Sophocleous in your corner!!

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Wesley Young

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Family Law

Professional and competent advice

Whilst a service I never particuarly wanted to need, Slater Heelis provided me with professional and competent advice right the way through my divorce proceedings. Kim Aucott and her team listened to my requirements and provided me with various options to progress the matter with a clear explanation of the potential outcomes and how the process would work. They continually communicated when appropriate while bearing in mind the costs expected in their initial estimate. I couldn't recommend them highly enough to anyone needed guidance with sensitive legal assistance.

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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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Richard Blair

Family Law

Supportive, efficient and understanding

From the first meeting with Jodi, I felt listened to understood and supported. The process was explained clearly and she was protective of me as a client from the demands from my ex. This could have been a lot more stressful, thankfully it was well handled.

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Hi Richard, we are pleased to hear that Jodi provided clear guidance and made you feel supported throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback.

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Daisy Aikman

Dispute Resolution

Goal achieved. A very happy client

I cannot thank Anthony Le enough! I had a matter where I had a dispute with my previous solicitors (over costs....) and they came up with a Court judgement against me, served me a statutory demand, and was going for bankruptcy petition against me. I contacted Slater Heelis and Anthony Le took on the matter. He thoroughly went through the whole case pointing out things that were not right in the way the said judgment was obtained in the first place, and the way the statutory demand was served, etc. Anthony worked tirelessly day and night in the matter, as I sometimes received emails after the usual work hours. Long story short, we had two hearings. One was only 15 minutes due to the Court not having enough time. The second and final hearing the Judge commended Anthony Le's argument saying it was a very good argument! He also stated that Anthony had given his client (me) a Rolls-Royce Service. The Judge then ordered that the judgment should be set aside, the claim struck out, the bankruptcy petition be dismissed, and Statutory demand set aside. And he ordered the order side to pay 75% of my total cost. What a win!! I cannot thank Anthony Le enough!

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Thank you for taking the time to share your story, Daisy. We are deeply grateful for your high praise and wish you peace of mind and every success moving forward!

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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 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

Steve

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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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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