AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Law LLB (Hons) – University of Lincoln – First Class Honours – 2020
- BPC – Northumbria University – Distinction – 2021
- Called to the Bar – October 2021
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Memberships
- The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
Appointments and Awards
- CPS Grade 1 Prosecutor
- The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple Exhibition Scholarship
ABOUT ELLEN
Ellen joined Crown Chambers’ Pupillage programme in October 2022 under the supervision of Joanna Hawkett.
Prior to starting pupillage, Ellen worked as a County Court advocate. Within this role, Ellen appeared before District Judges representing both Claimants and Defendants in a variety of contested civil matters including small claims, landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, and general civil applications.
Ellen is a Grade 1 prosecutor and regularly appears in the Magistrates Court. During pupillage, Ellen has successfully prosecuted trials involving ABH, stalking, and harassment. Ellen has also appeared in the Crown Court, on behalf of the CPS in bail applications and committal for sentences.
Ellen has developed a keen interest in both Public and Private Family Law. Ellen has successfully represented parties at non-molestation order applications. Ellen also has experience working with vulnerable clients when dealing with cases involving serious allegations of domestic abuse.