I instructed Elissa in a very long and stressful case that had gone on for several years, and I am extremely grateful for the outcome she achieved for me. Her dedication, professionalism and attention to detail throughout were outstanding, and she consistently fought my corner when things were most difficult. She continued to support and represent me with calm, steady advice, and I would not hesitate to recommend Elissa to anyone needing strong, committed representation.
(Direct Access Client)
Financial Remedy
In addition to being a fearless advocate on cases requiring her forensic skill and sharp advocacy, Elissa often employs a creative and innovative approach to finding solutions to client’s financial disputes to enable them to resolve their disputes in a more dignified way particularly for those clients who will remain connected because they have children together
TOLATA
Elissa is able to draft cohabitation agreements at the beginning of the cohabitation relationship as well as a ‘separation agreement’ in the event of relationship breakdown. Elissa is a tough litigator when necessary, representing former cohabitants in court to deal with their property disputes where the parties have been unable to reach agreement.
Child Arrangements
Elissa also assists parents and grandparents in Private Children Act applications including contact and residence disputes and relocation cases, domestic or international. As a parent and grandparent herself, Elissa is well aware of the effects of family conflict in children and provides a sensitive and empathic approach to her children cases, always putting the children at the centre of how best to achieve a resolution.
NCDR
Elissa has a firm commitment to non-court dispute resolution, and is a qualified mediator, collaborative lawyer and Family Law Arbitrator, able to arbitrate both financial and children disputes. She is also an evaluator in private FDRs, to ensure that all family disputes are capable of being resolved without court intervention.
Seminars
Elissa is an experienced and engaging trainer and has created, designed and delivered the Family Electives on the College of Law Professional Skills Course on Advocacy, Interviewing and Negotiating Techniques as well as courses for the Continuing Professional Development of Solicitors. In addition, she has designed, written and delivered Advocacy Training Courses for family practitioners in conjunction with Resolution and the College of Law.  She was a well-known speaker for Central Lw Training and remains a contributor to Professional Conferences’ courses as well as offering bespoke training to local law societies and solicitors’ firms.
Direct Access
Elissa accepts instructions from lay clients via the Bar Direct Public Access Scheme
