AppointmentsDouble appointment for Slater Heelis

Double appointment for Slater Heelis

Leading Manchester-based law firm, Slater Heelis, is pleased to announce the double appointment of Helen Taylor and Les Oldfield to its thriving residential property law team.

Both new additions join from Linder Myers with Helen assuming her role with Slater Heelis as a Chartered Legal Executive and Les as a Paralegal.

Specialising in a wide- range of residential property conveyancing matters including sales, purchases and re-mortgages, Helen has a wealth of expertise in dealing with part exchanges, new build and other matters of matrimonial transfers, declaration of trust, deed of grant and probate sales.

On joining the team, Helen said: “The reputation Slater Heelis holds really attracted me to the position and I am delighted to be working with Zara Banday and the wider residential property law team who all share my ethos and values when it comes to providing committed client care.  Both Les and I have been made to feel very welcome and supported and we very much look forward to a successful career with the firm.”

Zara Banday, Head of Residential Property at Slater Heelis added: “I am delighted to welcome two new additions to the team which is growing in strength and stature as we enter our 250th year as a law firm. 

“Both Les and Helen bring a pro-active and pragmatic approach to each and every client to ensure property transactions are as smooth as possible and in these current climes of uncertainly is a welcome approach for their clients who always know they are getting the most sensible, realistic advice and support from us as a team.”

The appointment comes at a time of growth for Slater Heelis which is not only celebrating a key 250th anniversary milestone in 2023 but which will see the firm move into new larger offices in Sale.  The ten-year agreement between Orbit Developments and Slater Heelis is for the entire 11,688 square foot first floor of Crossgate House.

Slater Heelis is a full-service law firm acting for clients across the UK and internationally. The firm offers a range of legal services to both private and business clients including: Construction & Engineering, Corporate Law, Crime (including Business Crime & Regulatory), Dispute Resolution, Employment & HR, Family Law, Personal Injury, Private Client (including Court of Protection services) and Property Law.

For further information, visit www.slaterheelis.co.uk

Alex Stenson
Alex Stenson
Alex Stenson is a journalist covering North-West business news stories.
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