Elisabeth has developed a wide ranging general chancery and commercial practice during her career which has brought with it the corresponding substantial advocacy and advisory experience. She regularly litigates matters across the country.
In advising and representing clients Elisabeth adopts a pragmatic and considered approach in analysing all options and potential outcomes whilst fostering a strong team ethic with both solicitor and client from the earliest stage.
Elisabeth is an accredited Mediator (CEDR) and an experienced mediation advocate.
Although Elisabeth’s practice encompasses all areas of Chancery and Commercial practice, she has developed a particular interest in the following fields.
Company and Partnership
Instructions usually relate to s994 Companies Act 2006 proceedings, breach of shareholders’ agreements, derivative claims and disputes between partners both before and after the dissolution of the partnership.
Wills and Probate
Contentious and non-contentious probate matters are a regular feature in Elisabeth’s diary. Such matters include challenges to the validity of testamentary documents, claims brought pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and the construction and interpretation of wills and codicils.
Property Law
As part of her practice Elisabeth regularly advises and acts in many and varied property related matters including boundary disputes, applications for injunctions to prevent construction where allegations of trespass and/or breach of covenant and/or obstruction of access of light are involved, interpretation of restrictive covenants, cases involving proprietary estoppel and/or constructive trusts and Landlord and Tenant matters.
Contract
Elisabeth is experienced in the interpretation, enforcement and enforceability of contractual terms and the drafting of contractual documentation.
Professional Negligence
Elisabeth has advised and acted in cases involving allegations of negligence made against most professions but with particular emphasis on claims involving solicitors, surveyors, accountants and engineers.