Ellie has practiced exclusively in personal injuries litigation since her admission to practice in 2016, with her practice largely consisting of workers compensation and liability claims.
Ellie has acted on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, specialising in insurance litigation for large commercial clients and major Australian and global insurers.
Ellie regularly appears in various courts on behalf of her employer, government and insurer clients. She is trusted by her clients to negotiate complex, multi-party matters to resolution or litigate when required.
Ellie ensures that she obtains the best possible result for clients by resolving matters swiftly and cost effectively where possible; but has also successfully defended litigated matters. She is sought out by her clients who value her thorough advice and her advocacy skills.
Ellie is trusted to provide practical and pragmatic advice on settlement for sensitive matters, including allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment, catastrophic injuries and fatality claims.
Ellie has been recognised as 'One to Watch' in Best Lawyers in Australia since 2024 for her practices in insurance law and litigation. She was also a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly: 30 Under 30 awards in 2021 for insurance and listed as an 'Insurance Business Australia Young Gun' in 2021.
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