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# Homegrown talent among Ellisons' three new partners
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/homegrown-talent-among-ellisons-three-new-partners/
- Published: 2025-05-01T12:20:36.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:13:18.000Z
- Description: A former paralegal who joined Ellisons in 2013 is among three lawyers promoted to Partnership at the local law firm.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Business, #article, Ellisons Solicitors, Guy Longhurst, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**The details:** Amy Burton, David Heller and Phillip Slater will join the Partnership effective 1 May 2025.

- David Heller began his career at Ellisons as a Paralegal in 2013 before starting his training contract with the firm in 2014\. He specialises in corporate transactions ranging from business acquisitions to group restructures.
- Amy Burton advises high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning, international succession and cross-border tax matters. She is a key member of the firm's international practice and a lead contact within the Alliott Global Alliance.
- Phillip Slater brings over 25 years' experience in sophisticated domestic and cross-border finance transactions, covering acquisition and real estate finance, asset-based lending, treasury matters and complex funding structures.

![Amy Burton, David Heller and Phillip Slater with Managing Partner Guy Longhurst](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1746101923-ellisons-new-partners-may-2025-1.jpg)

Amy Burton, David Heller and Phillip Slater with Managing Partner Guy Longhurst (Ellisons)

**What they're saying:** "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," said Managing Partner [Guy Longhurst](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/guy-longhurst/).

He added: "These appointments reflect both the strength of our talent and our continued investment in the areas where our clients most need trusted, specialist advice."

**The bottom line:** The trio's promotion further enhances Ellisons' capability to deliver specialist legal advice to clients in the UK and internationally.

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