Civil and Personal Injury

Elahe has a wide-ranging civil practice and has a particular interest in all aspects of employment law and personal injury. She acts on behalf of Claimants, Defendant solicitors and insurers and Respondents.

In relation to personal injury litigation, she undertakes fast and multi track cases involving road traffic accidents, employers’ liability, highways claims, industrial disease and occupiers’ liability.  She has experience dealing with cases involving allegations of fraud, fundamental dishonesty and low velocity.

Elahe appears on trials, all types of applications and interim hearings (including CCMCs) both on and off circuit. She is dedicated to providing a quick and efficient turnaround on paperwork, providing clear yet thorough, practical and friendly advice.

Elahe is happy to provide CPD-accredited seminars to solicitors; she has provided in house seminars to solicitors on a variety of topics, ranging from updates on civil procedure to guidance on assessing damages.

Personal Injuries Bar AssociationAssociation of Personal Injury LawyersNorthern Circuit

Elahe practises exclusively in the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence, acting for both Claimants and Defendants, on claims which include serious injury, complex medical evidence and high injury awards.

She has consistently been recognised as a Tier 1 leading junior in the Legal 500 and is described as “very thorough and she will take the time to review cases properly and discuss them at length” (Legal 500 (2021)).  Previous endorsements report that she is “highly skilled when questioning experts” (Legal 500 (2020)) and “she has an in-depth knowledge of personal injury matters” (Legal 500 (2019)).

She is committed to working as part of a legal team together with her instructing solicitors, and aims to deliver high quality service in order to maximise her client’s interests and prospects.

Elahe accepts instructions for trials, all types of applications and interim hearings (including CCMCs). In terms of advisory work, she is dedicated to providing a quick and efficient turnaround on paperwork, providing clear yet thorough, practical and friendly advice.

Elahe is happy to provide CPD-accredited seminars to solicitors and insurers; she has provided in-house seminars on a variety of topics, ranging from updates on civil procedure, case law developments to guidance on assessment of damages.

She is bilingual in English and Farsi.  Elahe has a keen interest in many sports, including football (as a Manchester United supporter), tennis, athletics and swimming.  She enjoys keeping active, having participated in the Great Manchester Run on 3 occasions as well as having previously completed Born Survivor (for charity) and Rough Runner. She also has an interest in a variety of music, food and cultures.

Withington Girls’ SchoolUniversity of Manchester, LLB (Hons)Inns of Court School of Law, BVC