Public Law Children

Eleanor has appeared on behalf of the Local Authority, the guardian and parents throughout all stages of proceedings. She has experience in dealing with matters that involve neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, non-accidental injury and substance misuse. She frequently deals with cases involving the deprivation of liberty of children.

Private Law Children

In relation to her private law practice, Eleanor has been instructed in matters ranging from dispute resolution appointments to findings of fact and final hearings. She has experience dealing with complex private law cases, for example, with allegations of parental alienation, domestic abuse and out-of-jurisdiction abduction.

Domestic Abuse and Injunctions

Eleanor has acted for both applicants and respondents for non-molestation orders and occupation orders.

Court of Protection: Health and Welfare

In the Court of Protection, Eleanor has acted for the Local Authority, the ICB and the Official Solicitor in deprivation of liberty and section 21A and section 16 applications. She frequently is instructed to prepare statement of facts and grounds.

Education

Eleanor has a keen interest in SEND tribunal cases. She has experience appearing before the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) for appeals brought under the Children and Families Act 2014. She is also instructed to draft during the working document process.

Case Law Update: Surrogacy and Step-Parent Adoption Applications

Co-author of Spire Barristers’ Public Law Newsletter

The University of Liverpool Law Review, October 2021, Volume 7: ‘Sex Workers and the Law

• FLBA
• COPBA
• Member of the Honourable Society of Middle Temple (Winston Churchill Scholar)
• Advocate