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Slater Heelis has announced the appointment of Danny Varhalamas as its chief operating officer (COO), a newly created position at the Manchester-based firm.
With a vision for growth and innovation, Danny (pictured, left) brings over 20 years of experience in operational delivery, leadership, strategic development and transformational change having held senior roles across various industries and dynamic sectors. His appointment underscores Slater Heelis’ commitment to enhancing operational efficacy, delivering exceptional client experience and driving sustainable growth by bolstering its existing services with additional areas of law.
Commenting on his appointment, Rachel Fletcher, managing partner at Slater Heelis (centre), said: 'We are thrilled to welcome Danny to the team. His proven track record both within and beyond the legal sector across a wide range of highly regulated and complex environments will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and strengthen our position.'
Danny Varhalamas said: 'I am excited to join Slater Heelis at such a pivotal moment in its journey. Having recently been acquired by Lawfront and the opportunities this brings with investment in technology, our people and our culture is a great launch platform for me. The firm’s reputation for excellence, nurturing its team and its forward-thinking approach resonated strongly with me, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.'
Axel Koelsch, Chief Operating Officer at Lawfront also said, 'Danny brings over two decades of operational and leadership experience and deeply understands the legal sector. This and his proven ability to deliver transformation will be key in driving long-term success for Slater Heelis.
'Lawfront is committed to investing in its partner firms and the attraction of top talent remains an essential method of accelerating growth. Danny is another great addition to the Group.'
