Episodes
In this episode we’re joined by employment solicitors and Partners Tracey Guest and Sarah Calderwood, along with criminal defence solicitor and Partner Rachel Fletcher. This podcast will explore the ins and outs of criminal accusations and what they mean for both employers and employees. 
Published 03/20/20
Published 03/20/20
In this episode we’re joined by employment solicitors Samantha Tanney, Helen Frankland, and Sally Tomlinson. In this podcast we’ll be discussing Coronavirus, an issue which is raising concerns for people all over the world. The UK has now formally released its action plan to fight the virus, but what can employers do to protect their employees? Here we answer the questions which have been causing uncertainty for employers and employees across the country. It is important to...
Published 03/10/20
In this special episode, we're on the road at Slater Heelis' latest event, An Evening with Dave Haslam - legendary Hacienda DJ and writer. Here he talks to award-winning journalist Chris Maguire about everything from his early childhood through to his rocky relationship with Morrissey. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did...
Published 02/20/20
In this episode we’re joined by solicitors in the family team, Mark Heptinstall, Head of Family, and Partners Patricia Robinson and Phillip Rhodes. Today we’ll be discussing the rise of cohabitation and what the main issues are facing un married couples who live together.
Published 01/08/20
In this episode we’re joined by Head of the Family team Mark Heptinstall and Head of Crime, Rachel Fletcher. Today we’ll be discussing the sensitive issue of domestic violence, a topic which unfortunately touches many people’s lives. This podcast will explore the ins and outs of how to report domestic violence, what can be done to prevent it and how you are protected should you be falsely accused.
Published 12/17/19
In this episode we’re joined by Head of Crime, Rachel Fletcher and Partner, Mark Heptinstall. In this podcast we’ll be discussing what someone should do when they get arrested and the rights you have as someone being held by the police.
Published 12/12/19
In this episode we’re joined by solicitors in the family team, Mark Heptinstall, Head of Family, and Partners Patricia Robinson and Phillip Rhodes. Today we’ll be discussing child arrangements, uncovering what the rights are for parents who are separated in seeing their children.
Published 11/05/19
In this episode, we're joined by qualified lawyers from the Private Client team at Slater Heelis; Alex Sealy, Caroline Pinney and Ashleigh Kelly. We discuss the tricky topic of succession planning, and how business owners can ensure their business is looked after when they pass away.
Published 09/16/19
In this episode we're joined by lawyers in the private client team Alex Sealy, Caroline Pinney and Ashleigh Kelly to discuss the legal document that's often at the bottom of everybody's 'to do' list - a will. We consider the importance of having a watertight will, what happens if you don't have one and why people in the UK should think about drafting one sooner rather than later.
Published 08/07/19
In this episode we're re-joined by partners in the Personal Injury team Richard Wilson, Simon Adamson and Stephen Farnworth to chat accidents in the workplace. We discuss the common accidents that can occur, what to do if you've been injured and how the law is there to protect you while you're at work.
Published 07/11/19
In this episode we’re joined by partners in the Personal Injury team Richard Wilson, Simon Adamson and Stephen Farnworth to discuss the bane in everyone’s daily commute, potholes... We discuss the common misconceptions when it comes to personal injury claims, what you should do if you’ve been injured or had a pothole related accident and whether or not it is the council who is responsible.
Published 06/14/19
In this episode we're joined by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. Andy was a guest at the Slater Heelis In Conversation With... event where he discussed his plans to tackle homelessness and the region's dysfunctional transport system, along with his strategy to support young people and combat climate change.
Published 04/26/19
In this episode, we're joined by Richard Riley, a solicitor in the corporate team to discuss the four-letter word that's still got everybody talking - GDPR.We look at what businesses should be doing, what fines they face if they don't comply and whether or not GDPR does enough to protect the personal information of millions of citizens across the UK.
Published 04/05/19
In this episode we discuss the proposed changes to divorce law in England and Wales following the Government’s public consultation into no-fault divorce.We look at the current 'blame game' culture that divorce law creates and discuss whether the proposed changes to remove fault from divorce proceedings will make the process less acrimonious and help families look towards the future. 
Published 01/28/19