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Slater Heelis

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Clockwise, Yorkshire House, Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5SH

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Clockwise, Yorkshire House, Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5SH

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Slater Heelis Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
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 4.8/5

Accreditations

Slater Heelis are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
Family Law accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
The Law Society 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 4.8/5

Accreditations

Slater Heelis are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
Family Law accreditation awarded to Slater Heelis
The Law Society 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.

Family Law 1 / 243
Housing & Property 1 / 25
Personal Injury 1 / 18
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 9
Employment 1 / 184
Dispute Resolution 1 / 184
Commercial Property 1 / 172
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 18
Child Law 1 / 55
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 38
Company & Commercial 1 / 42
Private Client Law 1 / 30
Litigation 1 / 43
Professional Negligence 1 / 137
Consumer 1 / 4
Inheritance Law 1 / 15
Contract Law 1 / 30
Clinical Negligence 1 / 15
Advocacy Law 1 / 3
Business Law 1 / 20
Land Law 1 / 17
Asset Management 1 / 1
Construction 1 / 375
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 2
Adjudication Law 1 / 2
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 70
Corporate Law 1 / 2
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 4
Digital Law 1 / 129
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 31
Disability Law 1 / 20
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 126
Insurance Law 1 / 40
LGBT Law 1 / 13
Criminal Law 1 / 7
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 44
Driving offences 1 / 2
Money & Tax 1 / 21
Pensions Law 1 / 10
Appeals Law 1 / 75
Banking 1 / 78
Agriculture 1 / 1
Charities 1 / 6
Commercial Law 1 / 33
Immigration 1 / 1
Injunctions Law 1 / 2
International Business Law 1 / 9
Company Law 1 / 26
Compliance Law 1 / 17
Defamation Law 1 / 8
Education 1 / 1
Enforcement Law 1 / 24
Environmental Law 1 / 30
Evidence Law 1 / 47
Government Investigations 1 / 5
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 30
International Arbitration Law 1 / 18
Jurisdiction Law 1 / 15
Licensing Law 1 / 1
Prison Law 1 / 2
Regulations 1 / 198
Road Traffic Law 1 / 7
Actions against the police 1 / 16
Animal Law 1 / 2
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 10
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 5
Civil Law 1 / 1
Copyright Law 1 / 19
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 13
Discrimination Law 1 / 17
Energy Law 1 / 42
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 2
Equality Law 1 / 36
Franchise Law 1 / 13
Government Contracts Law 1 / 10
Health and Safety Law 1 / 46
IT and Technology Law 1 / 15
Infrastructure Law 1 / 1
International Law 1 / 16
Maritime Law 1 / 6
Media Law 1 / 17
National Insurance Law 1 / 5
Nuisance Law 1 / 11
Occupational Health Law 1 / 5
Planning Law 1 / 7
Privacy Law 1 / 22
Regulatory Law 1 / 81
Social Law 1 / 11
Sports Law 1 / 107
Tort Law 1 / 5
Transport Law 1 / 1
Weapon Law 1 / 2
White Collar Crime 1 / 5
Local 1 / 7
Family Law 3 / 4,221
Housing & Property 6 / 4,769
Personal Injury 18 / 2,653
Wills, Trusts & Probate 92 / 3,760
Employment 29 / 3,621
Dispute Resolution 10 / 1,801
Commercial Property 43 / 3,667
Crime/ Criminal Defence 45 / 2,139
Child Law 36 / 1,638
Commercial and Business Law 9 / 348
Company & Commercial 21 / 4,185
Private Client Law 12 / 297
Litigation 22 / 878
Professional Negligence 6 / 1,297
Consumer 26 / 4,416
Inheritance Law 18 / 676
Contract Law 16 / 1,427
Clinical Negligence 32 / 1,246
Advocacy Law 4 / 150
Business Law 13 / 459
Land Law 25 / 1,321
Asset Management 4 / 392
Construction 3 / 856
Court of Protection and Deputyship 17 / 575
Adjudication Law 7 / 238
Welfare & Benefits 17 / 1,049
Corporate Law 11 / 842
Debt and Tax Law 12 / 785
Digital Law 3 / 295
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 6 / 425
Disability Law 9 / 602
IT & Intellectual Property 7 / 1,113
Insurance Law 9 / 663
LGBT Law 4 / 234
Criminal Law 27 / 1,003
Domestic Violence Law 14 / 897
Driving offences 25 / 623
Money & Tax 7 / 1,951
Pensions Law 5 / 486
Appeals Law 7 / 844
Banking 17 / 1,031
Agriculture 65 / 819
Charities 17 / 770
Commercial Law 8 / 176
Immigration 86 / 2,281
Injunctions Law 12 / 932
International Business Law 1 / 209
Company Law 16 / 969
Compliance Law 4 / 461
Defamation Law 6 / 261
Education 15 / 424
Enforcement Law 9 / 574
Environmental Law 4 / 393
Evidence Law 1 / 181
Government Investigations 4 / 417
Intellectual Property Law 7 / 623
International Arbitration Law 1 / 129
Jurisdiction Law 3 / 166
Licensing Law 6 / 500
Prison Law 2 / 241
Regulations 4 / 2,413
Road Traffic Law 5 / 247
Actions against the police 10 / 182
Animal Law 4 / 112
Artificial Intelligence Law 2 / 95
Bribery and Corruption Law 2 / 411
Civil Law 5 / 59
Copyright Law 4 / 522
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 6 / 894
Discrimination Law 7 / 496
Energy Law 7 / 359
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 56
Equality Law 12 / 1,097
Franchise Law 2 / 119
Government Contracts Law 1 / 132
Health and Safety Law 6 / 575
IT and Technology Law 2 / 132
Infrastructure Law 1 / 188
International Law 4 / 377
Maritime Law 1 / 86
Media Law 1 / 96
National Insurance Law 6 / 423
Nuisance Law 8 / 235
Occupational Health Law 5 / 428
Planning Law 13 / 585
Privacy Law 4 / 515
Regulatory Law 4 / 256
Social Law 4 / 224
Sports Law 2 / 302
Tort Law 4 / 138
Transport Law 2 / 137
Weapon Law 2 / 82
White Collar Crime 5 / 203
National 60 / 11,165

Contact & Locations - Slater Heelis

Clockwise, Yorkshire House, Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5SH

Reviews

5.0 /5 128 Reviews
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What clients say about Slater Heelis

Clients praise the firm’s wide legal specialisms—conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, employment, personal injury and commercial dispute work—backed by strong technical expertise and effective case outcomes. Reviewers value clear, practical advice, proactive communication and thorough case management. The firm is described as professional, compassionate and calming during stressful matters, with approachable, patient staff who listen, empathise and explain things clearly. Clients highlight responsiveness, attention to detail, determination in negotiation and a trustworthy, client-focused approach that delivers confident, positive results.

clear communication
professional service
knowledgeable team
supportive staff
efficient process
compassionate approach
kept updated
great outcomes
trustworthy advice
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Employment

VR Settlement

Hayley and Shazia were very helpful and guided me through the whole process

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Emma Morris, CEO, Stockdales

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Practical, thoughtful and highly relevant advice

We recently met with Debbie, Sylviane and the team at Slater Heelis to review upcoming employment law changes and our wider HR and policy arrangements. The session was extremely helpful, practical and well balanced. What stood out was the ability to combine strong legal knowledge with a clear understanding of how organisations actually operate in practice, particularly within a charity and care environment. Rather than simply focusing on compliance, the discussion helped us think more broadly about organisational structure, policy ownership and employment risk as we continue to develop as a leadership team. We came away with clearer priorities, practical next steps and plenty to reflect on internally. Thank you again to Debbie, Sylviane and the wider team for such a constructive and welcoming session.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our team were able to provide a session that was both practical and insightful, particularly in supporting your wider organisational development. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team’s approach.

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Employment

Diligent Advice and Action

My recent experience with Shazia Ashraf was spot on. Shazia is concise, efficient and above all, human in her approach. I can certainly recommend both her and Slater Heelis when it comes to employment issues.

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Thank you for your review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that Shazia provided concise, efficient, and personable support throughout your matter.

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Settlement agreement help

I had just been made redundant and needed expert legal support. After searching for local employment lawyers, I found Slater Heelis and was introduced to Sylviane. From the very start, she was calm, reassuring, and able to take the emotion out of an incredibly stressful situation. Our discovery call immediately showed me that she is a lawyer you can truly partner with. Sylviane’s clear, confident, and humble communication helped me understand the situation fully – what was happening, what should happen, and what to expect next. Together, we agreed on a plan of action, and every step was handled exceptionally well. I was genuinely impressed by the professionalism, work ethic, and support from both Sylviane and the Slater Heelis team. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of employment law advice.

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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It means a great deal to hear that Sylviane and the team were able to provide calm and supportive guidance through your redundancy and settlement agreement.

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Employment Settlement Agreement- Unfair Dismissal

I instructed Slater Heelis to represent me during a settlement agreement following what I believed to be an unfair dismissal by my employer. From the very beginning, the solicitor (Sylviane Kokouendo) provided clear guidance, reassurance, and a strong understanding of employment law, which made a difficult situation far more manageable. The company’s initial offer was significantly below what was fair or reasonable. Sylviane took the time to understand the circumstances of my dismissal and used this information to negotiate firmly on my behalf. As a result, the final settlement was substantially improved compared to the original offer, reflecting a far more appropriate outcome. In particular, she successfully negotiated the following key improvements: • An increased ex gratia termination payment, ensuring the financial settlement better reflected the impact of the dismissal. • A higher contribution towards my legal fees, reducing my personal financial burden. • Inclusion of a reference clause, providing me with a fair and supportive reference for future employment. • Inclusion of outplacement support, which will assist me in transitioning to new employment opportunities. Throughout the process, communication was prompt, clear, and supportive. I felt fully informed at every stage, and her professionalism and negotiation skills made a meaningful difference to the final outcome. I would confidently recommend Slater Heelis especially Sylviane Kokouendo to anyone facing a similar situation.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sylviane provided clear guidance, reassurance, and strong expertise during a challenging situation. It is pleasing to know that her understanding of your circumstances and firm negotiation resulted in a significantly improved outcome.

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Jason Todd

Housing & Property

Jason

Daniel was excellent for a service relating to a notice to terminate which we had contacted him for. We contacted him on short notice and requested this to be sorted fast, which once we had explained to Daniel the situation he was very helpful in. He provided the conclusion ahead of the required date, breaking our options down, and giving us competent advice. Would recommend highly to anyone else looking for help in this sort of matter. Thanks Daniel!

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Dear Jason, Thank you for your review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that Daniel provided prompt, clear, and effective support. It is pleasing to know that his advice and guidance helped you reach a timely and well-informed outcome.

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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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Clients praise the firm’s wide legal specialisms—conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, employment, personal injury and commercial dispute work—backed by strong technical expertise and effective case outcomes. Reviewers value clear, practical advice, proactive communication and thorough case management. The firm is described as professional, compassionate and calming during stressful matters, with approachable, patient staff who listen, empathise and explain things clearly. Clients highlight responsiveness, attention to detail, determination in negotiation and a trustworthy, client-focused approach that delivers confident, positive results.

clear communication
professional service
knowledgeable team
supportive staff
efficient process
compassionate approach
kept updated
great outcomes
trustworthy advice
attention to detail

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Redundancy advice

Very swift response to my needs and clearly explained everything. Thank you

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Settlement agreement

Very professional, everything was handled very fast and very prompt

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John Winder

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VR Settlement

Hayley and Shazia were very helpful and guided me through the whole process

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Housing & Property

Excellent and thorough service

Helen and her team were very professional, very thorough in their searches and assessments and provided good advice on my purchase.

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Housing & Property

Fast, efficient transfer of equity

I instructed slater heelis for transfer of equity, they were fast, excellent communication and and always responded quickly. I would highly recommend them

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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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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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Housing & Property

Jason

Daniel was excellent for a service relating to a notice to terminate which we had contacted him for. We contacted him on short notice and requested this to be sorted fast, which once we had explained to Daniel the situation he was very helpful in. He provided the conclusion ahead of the required date, breaking our options down, and giving us competent advice. Would recommend highly to anyone else looking for help in this sort of matter. Thanks Daniel!

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Dear Jason, Thank you for your review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that Daniel provided prompt, clear, and effective support. It is pleasing to know that his advice and guidance helped you reach a timely and well-informed outcome.

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Great soilcters

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Lynne Firth

Dispute Resolution

Lynne

Daniel Stern guided me through a very long and complicated dispute. I always knew he had my best interests in hand and I am so pleased with the outcome which has made such a difference to my life. I would recommend Slater Heelis and Daniel to anyone who needs a determined and professional representative.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Lynne. It was a privilege to represent you through a long and complex dispute, and we're delighted the outcome has made such a positive difference to your life.

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