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Slater Heelis Slater Heelis is a respected and experienced full-service law firm serving clients across the UK and internationally.

We are an experienced and respected full-service law firm, headquartered in Manchester and acting for clients across England and Wales. As a client-focused firm, we offer in-depth legal expertise and, with our origins dating back over 240 years, we pride ourselves on building relationships that last. We offer a local, personal and comprehensive service to meet a wide range of both private individual and business needs. As a result of our broad spectrum of expertise, we work with a diverse range of clients from sports personalities, entrepreneurs and national PLCs to local authorities and not-for-profit organisations. Our services include:

- Construction, engineering & projects
- Commercial property law
- Corporate & commercial matters
- Court of Protection
- Crime & Regulatory
- Employment law (employer or employee)
- Faith & Charities
- Family, mediation & International family matters
- Litigation & dispute resolution
- Residential conveyancing & leasehold management
- Personal injury
- Wills, trusts & probate

We're delighted to have raised Β£1,117.64 for Francis House Children's Hospice through our Big HR Charity Quiz, hosted in...
20/10/2026

We're delighted to have raised Β£1,117.64 for Francis House Children's Hospice through our Big HR Charity Quiz, hosted in partnership with RedGreen Partners.

Francis House supports more than 435 families across Greater Manchester, providing specialist care and a lifeline to children and young adults with life-limiting conditions and those closest to them. The funds raised from the quiz will help support the charity's invaluable work and the vital services it provides to families across the region.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make a positive difference to families across Greater Manchester.

How prepared is your business for the next wave of employment law changes? That question set the tone for this morning's...
19/10/2026

How prepared is your business for the next wave of employment law changes?

That question set the tone for this morning's business briefing at Storyhouse, Chester, where our Employment team explored the practical implications of the strengthened duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment and the unfair dismissal changes.

Led by Debbie Coyne, Partner and Head of Employment, the session took an interactive approach, with attendees testing their knowledge through live quizzes and discussion focused on the new legal obligations facing employers.

Debbie challenged the room to consider whether their organisations are equipped to meet the enhanced duty to protect staff, including from harassment by customers, clients and contractors, and highlighted areas where businesses may need to review existing policies and procedures.

As corporate sponsors of Storyhouse, we're pleased to use the partnership to host conversations around the issues currently affecting employers, with the session providing timely guidance on two significant areas of employment law change.

⚽ Fakhruddin Maimoon, Morgan Roberts, Gareth Clarke, Liam Hall, Rachel Mason, and David Miles recently represented Slate...
16/10/2026

⚽ Fakhruddin Maimoon, Morgan Roberts, Gareth Clarke, Liam Hall, Rachel Mason, and David Miles recently represented Slater Heelis at a charity football tournament hosted by St John's Buildings in aid of Brainwave Charity.

Bringing together businesses from across the region, the event combined some friendly competition with fundraising for a worthwhile cause.

Funds raised will help Brainwave continue providing tailored therapy and support for children with disabilities and additional needs, as well as guidance for their families.

We're delighted to share our Chambers UK 2027 results, which see Slater Heelis recognised across five practice areas alo...
15/10/2026

We're delighted to share our Chambers UK 2027 results, which see Slater Heelis recognised across five practice areas alongside a number of individual and team rankings.

This year, our Employment team has achieved its debut Chambers ranking with Debbie Coyne as Head of Department, entering the guide as a Band 5 practice.

The result increases the firm's ranked practice areas from four to five and reflects the continued strength and growth of the team.

We have also seen several new individual rankings:

- Rachel Fletcher is recognised as an Eminent Practitioner in Crime, after previously being ranked in Band 2
- Scott Sands achieves a Band 3 ranking in Corporate
- Carla Murray achieves a Band 3 ranking in Information Technology
- Alex Barley achieves a Band 3 ranking in Personal Injury
- Kaleel Anwar is recognised as Up and Coming in Family Law

Chambers has also continued to recognise a number of our teams and individuals, with Corporate/M&A, Crime and Family retaining their Band 2 rankings and Real Estate remaining ranked in Band 4.

Individual recognition has also been maintained for Simon Wallwork (Band 1, Corporate), Charlotte Beck (Band 3, Family), Kim Aucott (Band 4, Family) and Ken Salmon (Senior Statesperson, Construction & Engineering).

These results reflect the depth of expertise across the firm and the continued confidence clients place in our teams.

Congratulations to everyone recognised!

Read more here: https://www.slaterheelis.co.uk/articles/news/slater-heelis-celebrates-chambers-rankings-success-with-debut-employment-team-recognition-and-new-individual-accolades/

From 30 October 2026, employers will be under a new legal duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent third-party haras...
14/10/2026

From 30 October 2026, employers will be under a new legal duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent third-party harassment in the workplace.

The new duty extends protection to harassment by customers, clients, contractors, suppliers and members of the public, making it important for employers to review their policies, training and reporting procedures now.

In our latest article, Sylviane Kokouendo, Associate Partner in our Employment team, explains what the changes mean and how organisations can prepare.

Swipe through to find out more, then read the full article: https://shorturl.at/DoPLX

Next in our Executive Spotlight series is Charlotte Beck, Head of our Manchester office and Head of the Family Team. Cha...
14/10/2026

Next in our Executive Spotlight series is Charlotte Beck, Head of our Manchester office and Head of the Family Team.

Charlotte's leadership is defined by her collaborative approach, professionalism and unwavering commitment to both clients and colleagues. She is a trusted and respected figure across the firm, known for bringing people together, encouraging teamwork and leading with empathy and integrity.

Alongside her role leading the Manchester office, Charlotte heads our Family Team, guiding clients through some of life's most significant and challenging moments with sensitivity, expertise and practical advice.

Her ability to balance strategic leadership with a genuine focus on people has helped to foster a supportive and high-performing culture, while maintaining the exceptional client service for which Slater Heelis is known.

Charlotte's dedication to her team, her clients and the wider firm continues to make a lasting impact across the business.

⏰ Just over a week to go until FC United's next Business Club event: Building the AI Future – How to Deliver ROI and Sta...
13/10/2026

⏰ Just over a week to go until FC United's next Business Club event: Building the AI Future – How to Deliver ROI and Stay in Control

Our Partner and Head of Commercial, Carla Murray, will join an expert panel alongside David Edmundson-Bird and Alex Gregory, to discuss how organisations can adopt AI responsibly, identify practical opportunities, and implement change in a controlled and commercially effective way.

As sponsors of FC United's Business Club, we're supporting a conversation designed to bring greater clarity to AI and the role it can play within growing businesses.

πŸ“† Thursday 22 October 2026
πŸ•‘ 2.00pm - 4.00pm
πŸ“Œ Broadhurst Park
🎟️ Free to attend (refreshments included)

πŸ”—Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/123301?mc_cid=82cfa00451&mc_eid=e71c53c829

From workplaces and construction sites to commercial premises, changing environmental conditions are prompting organisat...
09/10/2026

From workplaces and construction sites to commercial premises, changing environmental conditions are prompting organisations to reassess how they manage risk.

In this edition of In Focus, Head of Employment Debbie Coyne Coyne, Head of Personal Injury, Simon Adamsonson, and Head of Real Estate Finance, Jay Lafinhan consider the legal issues that can arise when working conditions become more challenging.

πŸ‘‰ Swipe to see what they had to say.

We begin our Executive Spotlight series with Rachel Fletcher, Managing Partner and Head of Crime & Regulatory at Slater ...
07/10/2026

We begin our Executive Spotlight series with Rachel Fletcher, Managing Partner and Head of Crime & Regulatory at Slater Heelis.

Rachel's leadership is defined by her commitment to people. Whether supporting clients through complex legal matters or guiding colleagues across the firm, she brings the same professionalism, approachability and dedication to everything she does.

Alongside leading the strategic direction of Slater Heelis, Rachel continues to advise clients on criminal and regulatory matters, ensuring she remains closely connected to the challenges and needs of those we act for.

Respected by clients, colleagues and referrers alike, Rachel's practical advice, collaborative approach and unwavering focus on delivering the best outcomes embody the values that make Slater Heelis the firm it is today.

06/10/2026

Can AI write your Will? The answer is more complicated than you might think.

While technology can assist with drafting, it cannot always identify the legal and personal considerations that influence how a will should be prepared.

Paul Baker, Associate Solicitor in our Wills and Probate team, explores where AI fits into the will-writing process and the issues individuals should consider before relying on an AI-generated document.

Read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/QC7tS

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