Ella is a specialist family law barrister practising in both family finance, including matrimonial finance and civil partnerships, financial relief for children pursuant to Schedule I of the Children Act 1989 and property disputes between cohabitants and the law relating to children. As part of her children practice, Ella has a particular interest in disputes relating to international relocation.
What the directories say
“Ella is a focused and pragmatic advocate. She is able to build supportive relationships with clients whilst giving them clear advice, and is firm with both them and opponents where needed.”
“Ella gives practical, thoughtful advice and looks ahead to the future for the sake of her clients.”
“She is a skilled advocate who has an excellent ability to get straight to the heart of any issue.”
Chambers & Partners 2022
“Ella is a strategic thinker, who combines being a persuasive and polished courtroom performer with a wisdom and empathy which her clients value.”
The Legal 500 2022
“Always well prepared and very articulate in court, she fights well but is not one of those who comes across as overly aggressive.”
Chambers & Partners 2021
“Is a barrister of exceptional ability. She is an absolute powerhouse, combining an appetite for hard work with first-rate judgement and a flair for advocacy. She possesses a huge amount of emotional intelligence.”
The Legal 500 2021
“She’s incredibly well spoken in court even when faced with a tricky case and she shows real tenacity”
Chambers & Partners 2020
“Ella is an astute and very skilled advocate who is easy to work with and gives sensible, practical advice to clients”
Legal 500 2020
“Ella is a wonderfully personable advocate, and clients have been impressed with her refreshingly unstuffy approach, but she is also an incisive tactician and a steely advocate who I would always want to have on my team. She is definitely one to watch, and has a bright future ahead.”
Chambers and Partners 2019
“She is a skilled advocate who is very good with clients. She quickly grasps the issues and sees the wider picture, including costs considerations. Ella is also always very approachable and responsive, meaning that from a solicitor’s perspective she is easy to work with and someone that you can just pick up the phone to discuss a case with.”
Chambers and Partners 2018
“She’s phenomenally bright and empathetic, down-to-earth and sensible. She’s definitely one to watch for the future.”
Chambers and Partners 2017
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association