Elizabeth Wilkinson > Slater Heelis > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

At Slater Heelis Elizabeth Wilkinson’s practice centres on commercial contract disputes, with the team advising on shareholder, director, and warranty disputes. Pharma and life science related clients particularly rely on the expertise of the team. Mike Carter is another key figure in the team, having joined from Salehs LLP in May 2022.

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.