Slater Heelis Solicitor wins at Manchester Resolution Awards
Friday, 14th February 2025Gabriella Basiuk, Solicitor in the family team at leading law firm, Slater Heelis, has been crowned YRes Rising Star of the Year at the prestigious Manchester Resolution Awards 2025.
The exclusive black-tie event, hosted at Manchester’s Lowry hotel, looked to shine a light and celebrate the achievements of outstanding professionals in family law. Gabriella, who was nominated by her colleagues for the award, faced strong competition within the hotly contested category which specifically recognises a solicitor under 10 years of qualification who stands out for their outstanding performance.
Commenting on her win, Mark Heptinstall, Partner and Head of the Family Law team said: “Gabriella’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to her clients have really set her apart as a leading young solicitor in the field. Her recognition at the awards highlights her passion for delivering an exceptional service to her clients and we are extremely proud of her and all that she has achieved since joining the team as a paralegal many years ago and qualifying with us.”
The Manchester Young Resolution Awards celebrate the best emerging talent in family law, recognising individuals who demonstrate excellence, professionalism, and dedication to achieving positive outcomes for families and children. Gabriella’s award is a testament to her commitment to these principles.
Gabriella herself added: “I am incredibly honoured to receive this award and to be recognised among such talented professionals. Family law is a challenging yet rewarding field, and I am grateful for the support of my colleagues and clients at Slater Heelis.”
Gabriella is a key part of the Slater Heelis award-winning family law team which achieved a Band two ranking in the Chambers 2025 as well as a Tier 2 rating for the 8th consecutive year in The Legal 500’s 2025 report.
Slater Heelis is an award-winning, full-service law firm acting for clients across the UK and internationally with an expert team of over 210.
With its head office in Sale, Greater Manchester, the firm offers a range of legal services to both private and business clients including: Family Law, Wills & Probate, Court of Protection, Personal Injury, Corporate Law, Crime (including Business Crime & Regulatory), Dispute Resolution, Employment & HR, Property Law and Construction & Engineering.
To find out more about Slater Heelis please visit www.slaterheelis.co.uk or to find out more about Resolution visit www.resolution.org.uk