Overview
Eleanor has a busy practice and accepts instructions across all of Chambers’ practice areas, including Private and Public Law Children matters, Financial Remedies, and Family Law Act proceedings.
Eleanor is committed to providing the highest standard of representation, consistently going above and beyond for her clients. She is well-organised and prepares cases with meticulous attention to detail. Eleanor has experience working with vulnerable clients and is recognised for her excellent client-care skills, giving practical advice and ensuring that those she represents feel supported and heard throughout proceedings. In court, she is a robust and persuasive advocate, combining thorough preparation with confident and authoritative presentation of her clients’ cases.
Eleanor became a tenant after successfully completing her pupillage under the supervision of Joshua Hazelwood, Sara Davis, and Charlie Fikry. During her legal studies, Eleanor was awarded a Benefactors’ Scholarship from the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple for her Graduate Diploma in Law and Bar Practice Course studies. She also received the Gateley Award for Excellence on her postgraduate conversion course at the University of Law.
Before coming to the Bar, Eleanor trained as a classical singer at the Royal Northern College of Music and subsequently worked for a charity that supports autistic children, young people, and their families.
Eleanor has undertaken pro-bono work for Advocate, most recently providing an advice on the prospects of success of a set-aside application in a Financial Remedies case. She also regularly contributes to Chambers’ Case Law updates.
Practice Areas
Eleanor is regularly instructed in Public Law Proceedings acting for local authorities, parents and children (through their guardian), at all stages of hearings including, contested interim removals, case management, issues resolution hearings, fact finding hearings and final hearings.
Eleanor prides herself on her strong client care skills and her meticulous approach to preparation. She is recognised for her analytical approach to cases and consistently going the extra mile to ensure her clients’ voices are heard.
Eleanor has a busy practice across Private Law Children matters and is experienced in hearings at all stages in proceedings, including directions hearings, fact-finding hearings, and final hearings. Eleanor is well-prepared, empathetic, and has been praised for her ability to make clients feel listened to while presenting their case robustly.
Eleanor has experience in cases involving allegations of parental alienation, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and physical abuse against children.
Eleanor has a growing practice in Financial Remedies and accepts instructions in all stages of proceedings, from First Appointment through to Final Hearings. Eleanor is known for her practical and clear advice, as well as her ability to put clients at ease. Eleanor consistently goes above and beyond, working closely with solicitors to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Eleanor has successfully represented applicants and respondents at all stages of Family Law Act proceedings, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders. She recently secured an Occupation Order for a client to return to their property, following a fully contested final hearing.