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Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)

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The team is respected by peers for providing legally and commercially sound advice, sensible case management, and empathetic client care. It is well known for its strong financial work across the North West and further afield, with a strong foothold in the South East for its competitive edge, ability, and expertise in complex financial matters.

The team offers a full range of family law services, including:

  • Matrimonial finance
  • Wealth protection with pre and post-marital agreements
  • Schedule 1 of the Children Act (financial)
  • Children disputes
  • Property disputes between unmarried couples
  • Inheritance Act disputes
  • International family law
  • International Child Abduction
  • Fertility Treatment and IVF
  • Islamic & Jewish Divorce
  • High Net Worth Divorce

The team frequently acts for clients in multiple jurisdictions, evidencing the firm’s wide-reaching reputation. Key clients include sports and media personalities, business owners with complex company structures, and CEOs. Clients also benefit from Mark Heptinstall’s significant judicial experience as a recorder and deputy district judge. 

The team is an active partner of the LGBT Foundation, providing pro-bono advice through the Foundation’s Legal Clinic and Resolution’s family legal clinic in Manchester.

All qualified fee earners are members of Resolution, and all senior fee earners are ADR trained.

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Family/Matrimonial - North West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Slater Heelis offers family law services from offices in Manchester and Cheshire, advising on financial remedies and child residence and contact issues. It also regularly handles wealth protection agreements and inheritance claims. The team is skilled at alternative dispute resolution methods, including collaborative law, arbitration and mediation, as well as being well equipped to handle cross-border cases concerning non-UK residents and overseas assets.
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Strengths

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  • They went the extra mile for my case and were knowledgeable on this complex matter.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

  • They are a very strong team. They are very caring, personable and easy to deal with.

    Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

  • On what has been a challenging matter I feel extremely confident in their knowledge being up to date in order to best present my case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Heptinstall
    Mark Heptinstall

    Mark Heptinstall

    Mark Heptinstall advises both UK and international clients on their financial and children arrangements following divorce and separation.

    • Mark is a top solicitor. He is very client-focused and very knowledgeable.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • Mark Heptinstall is amazing. He knows everything about everything and he is always contactable. Everyone loves him and relies on him.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • As the leader of the team, Mark provides excellent oversight and client awareness.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • Mark excels in finance cases and cuts through stuff well.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
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  • Charlotte Beck
    Charlotte Beck

    Charlotte Beck

    Charlotte Beck is recognised for her experience in private children law and financial remedy proceedings.

    • Charlotte is great and massively experienced.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • Charlotte is exceptional and I rate her very highly.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • Charlotte is an exceptional communicator and legal strategist who engenders trust in her advice.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK

    • Charlotte was very helpful and proactive.

      Family/Matrimonial respondentUK
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  • Kim Aucott
    Kim Aucott

    Kim Aucott

    Kim Aucott is an experienced family lawyer who is noted for her expertise in Children Act proceedings and financial remedy cases.

    • Kim's knowledge of business matters is brilliant.

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