Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)’s family team, led by Mark Heptinstall, handles HNW financial remedy cases, wealth protection, and complex children disputes, often involving parental alienation and domestic abuse. Heptinstall is a qualified arbitrator specialising in finance and children matters. Charlotte Beck focuses on high-value disputes and LGBTQ+ family law. Vicki McLynn is skilled in asset tracing and trust structures. Kim Aucott advises on nuptial agreements with complex wealth protection aspects. Kaleel Anwar often provides Sharia-compliant advice for HNW Muslim clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'Slater Heelis are a wonderfully friendly bunch of family lawyers who have fabulous client care skills.'
- 'Mark Heptinstall was so knowledgeable, direct in a kind way, so I knew where I stood, he left no stone unturned.'
- 'Slater Heelis have an extremely strong forward thinking team. They can easily be regarded as one of the top firms in Manchester who offer a real breadth of knowledge and experience.'
- 'Vicki McLynn is a recognised specialist with a superb pedigree. Calm, clear and very capable.'
- 'Slater Heelis has a dynamic and energetic team. They are certainly at the top of their game in the North West market and area first choice for those looking for quality representation. They are pragmatic and sensible in their advice and always take a personable, human approach.'
- 'Slater Heelis are without question one of the top family law firms in the region, providing a very modern, professional, client-focussed service. I would unhesitatingly recommend them to any lay client seeking an exceptional quality of service.'
- 'Alex Goldrein is a fantastic solicitor and a pleasure to work with. She is great with clients, has good judgement and is always willing to go that extra mile to achieve sensible outcomes.'
- 'The team are warm and personable with excellent levels of client care. They know their stuff.'
Work highlights
Represented a successful applicant in her application for a Hadkinson order. Reported case: WJB v HJM [2024] EWFC 116 (B).
Represented the respondent father whose application for a child arrangements order in the terms he sought was successful. Reported case: MA v TA [2023] EWFC 271 (B).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Heptinstall
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Beck; Vicki McLynn; Kim Aucott; Kaleel Anwar; Alexandra Goldrein; Rebecca Muirhead; Dorota Beange