David Gilman

Our ‘CEO’ : David is a seasoned property lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience as a solicitor dealing with all aspects of property work and financial institutions. A driving force behind Helios, his energy and experience pushes the business forward with new systems to promote efficiency whilst also appraising new practices to enhance the offering to Clients. Approachable and driven, David is always interested to meet with new firms or individuals looking to join Helios. In his spare time he enjoys golf, travel, Thai food, and the trials and tribulations of his beloved Leeds United.

Oliver Gross

Oliver is an experienced Commercial & Property Litigation solicitor who has spent the last few years focussed on all things compliance, regulation, employee, and customer care. Oliver ensures that the Company delivers the very highest standards in everything it does; from training and education to team building, attention to detail, and Client satisfaction. Approachable and ‘fit-as-a-fiddle’ Olly enjoys squash, the great outdoors, trips to Australia, and leisurely cycling unimaginable distances.

David Wells

David is the former Managing Partner of Bailey Smailes Solicitors and has spent 20 years specialising in Private Client matters advising on complex Wills, Generational Wealth preservation, Tax Planning, Trusts, and Estate Administration. David also assists clients with Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters and holds full membership of various specialist bodies. He has served as Trustee of numerous charities but for the last decade has been a governor of a local special needs school and part of the team, whilst he was vice-chair, that won a National Governing Body Award.

Dominic Hirst

Dominic is a Company Commercial Litigation Solicitor with more than 20 years’ experience dealing with civil and commercial disputes in Courts across the country. He has also worked within private equity and venture capital. Whilst Dominic oversees the business day-to-day, he works closely with all the Directors to grow the business offering and consider new acquisitions. In his spare time, Dom enjoys spending time with his kids, cooking, skiing, and travelling near and far (especially to the US, where he used to live).