Ellisons has announced the promotion of Amy Burton, David Heller and Phillip Slater to the Partnership, effective 1 May 2025.
The promotions strengthen the firm’s capabilities across Private Client, Corporate and Banking, further enhancing Ellisons’ reputation for delivering commercially focused, specialist legal advice to clients in the UK and internationally.
Commenting on the promotions, Managing Partner Guy Longhurst said: “We are proud to welcome Amy, Dave and Phil to the Partnership. Each has demonstrated outstanding technical ability, commercial awareness and commitment to client service. These appointments reflect both the strength of our talent and our continued investment in the areas where our clients most need trusted, specialist advice.”
Amy Burton is a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and their families, both in the UK and overseas. She specialises in complex estate planning, international succession and cross-border tax matters, delivering technically robust advice with clarity and care. Her expertise spans multi-jurisdictional estate administration, tax planning and capacity-related matters for both individuals and business owners. As a key member of the firm’s international practice and a lead contact within the Alliott Global Alliance, Amy ensures clients benefit from a joined-up, global approach to their legal affairs.
David Heller joined Ellisons as a Paralegal in 2013 and began his training contract with the firm in 2014. He is known for his clear, pragmatic advice on transactions ranging from business acquisitions to group restructures. He works closely with owner-managed businesses and corporate clients, guiding them through complex negotiations and structuring with a calm, commercially minded approach. Dave is a key contributor to the growth of the firm’s corporate practice, valued for his ability to anticipate client needs and deliver practical solutions that support long-term success.
Phillip Slater brings over 25 years’ experience advising on sophisticated domestic and cross-border finance transactions. His practice covers acquisition and real estate finance, asset-based lending, treasury matters and complex funding structures. Phil’s technical depth, combined with his commercial insight, allows him to advise banks, private credit providers, funds and corporate borrowers with confidence on all aspects of the structuring, negotiation and implementation of their debt finance solutions. Since joining the firm, he has rapidly expanded Ellisons’ banking capability as a central part of its commercial offering.
