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Mark Heptinstall

Mark Heptinstall

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Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)

Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)

England - North West • Private client

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Family

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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Phone
0161 672 1521
Email
[email protected]
Profile
slaterheelis.co.uk

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Work Department
Family
Position

Mark joined Slater Heelis in 2005 and is Partner and Head of the Family Department. Mark holds two part-time judicial appointments. He has recently been appointed as a Deputy District Judge (Civil & Family) and a Recorder (Family) on the Northern Circuit.

Mark specialises in private family high net worth finances, complex children cases and is a Collaborative Lawyer. He has a niche in dealing with cases where capacity is an issue and cases involving contested trusts/probate and often cases with an international element.

Mark has an array of clients both in the UK, particularly the South East and overseas including other professionals such as Barristers, Solicitors, business directors, media & sports personalities and medical professionals. Mark’s clients are almost exclusively personally referred to him by former clients and other professionals locally, nationally and internationally.

Mark is recognised as a leading lawyer in the  Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and is described as a “very thorough, proactive and a hard negotiator”  and recognised as a leading individual in the Legal 500.

Career

Customer Support Manager at GE Money, 1996 - 2005; Appeals Caseworker, 2004 - 2005; Slater Heelis, 2005 - Present

Memberships
Manchester Law Society Countil, Resolution, past President & Vice-President of the Trafford Law Society

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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).