Temple Garden Chambers

Barrister practising in personal injury law, motor fraud, inquests and costs. Called in 2013.

Personal Injury and Civil FraudEllen has extensive experience in the field of personal injury, dealing with multi-track and fast-track trials and appeals and regularly advising on liability, quantum and costs. She routinely represents Claimants and Defendants in claims arising out of road traffic accidents, as well as claims with complex employers’ liability and public liability issues and fatal accident claims.

Ellen is experienced in advisory, drafting and court work involving allegations of fraud and fundamental dishonesty.

Inquests and InquiriesEllen has been involved in numerous high-profile and sensitive inquests, including deaths in prisons and in police custody. She has acted for families and other interested persons in inquests arising out of deaths on the railway, deaths abroad and deaths in hospital. Ellen also has experience of resumed inquests following criminal proceedings and of inquests resulting in referrals to the CPS.

She was instructed on both the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and was junior counsel in the London Bridge inquests.

CostsEllen acts for both Claimants and Defendants in costs and case management conferences and frequently advises on matters of law and likely arguments in relation to costs disputes. She has particular expertise in the application of QOCS and its exceptions.

Health & SafetyEllen is experienced with health and safety issues arising out of her personal injury, fatal accidents and inquests practices, and in particular is familiar with issues arising from incidents on construction sites.

Credit HireEllen acts for both Claimants and Defendants in credit hire litigation. She regularly deals with cases involving enforceability arguments and claims concerning fleet vehicles.

Welsh (basic conversation)

Personal Injury Bar AssociationHealth and Safety Lawyers' Association

Worcester College, Oxford: BA (Jurisprudence) (2011)Kaplan Law School, BPTC (2013)

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