Georgina Garner > Slater Heelis > Sale, England > Lawyer Profile

Slater Heelis
1st Floor
Crossgate House
47-55 Cross Street
M33 7FT
England

Work Department

Private Client

Position

Georgina has recently been appointed Head of the Court of Protection team. She has a strong reputation in South Manchester and goes above and beyond for her clients. She specialises in elderly client law and prides herself on her holistic approach.

Georgina closely assists both Panel Deputies with the management of the property and financial affairs of vulnerable clients who lack the mental capacity to manage their finances themselves.

She works closely with a number of local authorities and advises on all Court of Protection matters together with Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney. She has previously been Highly Commended in the Made in Manchester Awards which reflects her dedication to her role. Georgina has a professional and empathetic approach to her work which she feels is important as her job is to safeguard the finances of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Career

2009-2012 Trainee Solicitor at Antony Hodari & Co; 2012 Pannone LLP; 2012-2016 Partner at Slater Heelis

Memberships

SFE Solicitors for the Elderly

Education

All Saints High School, Manchester Metropolitan University (LLB) Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University (LPC)

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate

Slater Heelis handles a steady stream of Court of Protection matters, with head of private client work Chris Partington principally noted for his expertise acting as a financial deputy for individuals who been victims of clinical negligence. Georgina Garner regularly works alongside her colleague in these deputyship proceedings and is especially well regarded for her adeptness at mental capacity cases. Alex Sealy spearheads the team’s private wealth offering, with far-reaching expertise that focuses on complex estates involving foreign assets. The group is geared to advise clients on domicile status and the consequential tax implications, as well as possessing a strong understanding of Sharia Law. In addition, the firm has a strong proficiency at will drafting and trust creation.