John Gorner > Slater Heelis > Sale, England > Lawyer Profile

The practice at Slater Heelis was strengthened in 2022 with the May arrival of commercial litigation specialist partner Sale-based Mike Carter from Salehs LLP and the July addition of specialist Veronica Howley from Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP. ‘Tenacious’ team lead Daniel Stern is the key name to note in Manchester, leading on many noteworthy matters, particularly landlord and tenant disputes. Residential disputes specialist John Gorner also stands out.

The dispute resolution department at Slater Heelis is well-versed in corporate litigation with shareholder, director and warranty matters. The practice also specialises in property litigation, contentious wills and probate. Practice head Elizabeth Wilkinson advises on claims arising out of the sale and purchase of businesses while Mike Carter focuses on professional negligence and contract claims. John Gorner specialises in contentious probate and trusts.

A firm revered for its litigation capabilities, Slater Heelis has a series of experienced practitioners who act on a range of wills, estates and Court of Protection disputes. Steered by Elizabeth Wilkinson, the team advises on professional negligence claims, undue influence issues, and complex probate proceedings. John Gorner‘s far-reaching expertise is especially concentrated in Court of Protection matters, and he regularly works alongside Chris Bishop who lends vast litigation proficiency. The arrival of Veronica Howley from HM3 Legal in July 2022 has bolstered the practice’s strength and adds additional knowledge of trusts, land and property disputes.