Led by commercial and residential property litigator Daniel Stern, Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront) in Manchester handles a broad range of contentious probate claims, and the group has particular experience with contentious Court of Protection proceedings and safeguarding issues. John Gorner is a civil litigator with broad experience in contentious trusts and probate, and he has particular expertise representing protected parties and children. Daniel Wise, who has extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution and commercial litigator, and Veronica Howle, whose ‘legal expertise is superb' with a particular interest in contentious probate, are also key contacts.
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‘The client service was nothing but impressive. All aspects of the administration were dealt with impeccably. The team was highly organised.’
‘Veronica Howley's legal expertise is superb. She delivered great value by identifying my reasons for using her services and delivering the best possible outcome for my case. She had from the beginning a clear understanding of my needs as a client. She showed a great deal of empathy and was therefore able to serve me as a client to a deeper level.'
‘Slater Heelis were unique in the speed that John Gorner gained a deep understanding of my case, which was an extremely complex case. The firm communicated with me and between themselves in an efficient manner, thus putting me at ease.'
‘John Gorner took a complex case, understood it, and advised on the legalities. Veronica Howley picked up the case in the late stages and understood every minute detail.’
‘Veronica Howley is very knowledgeable and experienced.’
‘The communication is exceptional. The compassion and kindness Veronica Howley and John Gorner have shown is amazing and very appreciated. The overall help and understanding has been exceptional.’
‘Slater Heelis have a wide litigation practice base and a large team. They have a keen eye on the commercial viability of litigation, which enables them to put the clients' interests first.’
‘I have been impressed with John Gorner's common sense approach and his expertise.’
Clients clés
- William Francis Charnley
- Victoria Hannah Acton
- Jane Bytheway and Andrew Albert Matthews
- Leslie William Clark
- Sarah Bagshaw
- Louise Dormer
- Venetia Clare Davies
Points forts
- Advising a client on a complex will and Court of Protection matter involving safeguarding issues.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Veronica Howley
Responsable de la pratique
Daniel Stern
Autres avocats clés
John Gorner; Daniel Wise; Veronica Howley