SLATER Heelis LLP – the Trafford-based law firm – has strengthened its family team with the appointment of a senior law expert.

Kim Aucott joins Slater Heelis as a consultant from national firm Mills and Reeve.

With more than 25 years of experience as a family lawyer, she is recognised for her common-sense approach to complex disputes.

With her work in the area of family finance and wealth protection, she advises business owners and professionals across the UK on the breakdown of relationships and on pre- and post-marital agreements – often where there are substantial UK and international assets. She also regularly advises clients on disputes relating to children.

Kim is chairman of the Manchester Law Society Family Committee, a member of Resolution – a national organisation of family lawyers – and assistant secretary to the Manchester Medico-Legal Society.

Mark Heptinstall, partner and head of family at Slater Heelis - which has offices in Sale and Timperley - said: “We’re delighted to welcome Kim to our team. It’s paramount that we have the best people in place to offer an excellent service to our clients.

“Kim is one of the region’s well-renowned family solicitors with an excellent reputation, and her appointment builds on a series of other high-profile additions to the firm. We are confident that our recent growth will add substantial value to our offering across the North West, the UK and abroad.”