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Property litigator with deep expertise in landlord and tenant law

I’m a Partner in Shoosmiths’ Real Estate Litigation team, based in Birmingham. I advise a wide range of clients — including national retailers, logistics companies, developers and landlords — on all aspects of property disputes. My work spans contested business lease renewals, dilapidations, service charge disputes, tenant insolvency, adverse possession claims, restrictive covenants and rights of way. I also have a specialist focus on agricultural law, including tenancy terminations and compensation under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.

I trained at a regional firm before joining an international practice on qualification, where I developed my litigation expertise. I moved to Shoosmiths in 2016, bringing with me a strong track record in resolving complex disputes for clients in the retail, logistics and financial sectors.

I’m a member of the Property Litigation Association and am known for my calm, strategic approach to resolving disputes efficiently and commercially.

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Turnover in 2024.
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180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
"Ellie is a very strong lawyer and delivers timely and pragmatic advice" - Chambers 2025 "Ellie is great. She is very good at litigation. I know I will get a quick response and she will work out the details for me. I cannot speak highly enough of her" Chambers 2025
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Resolving real estate life-cycle disputes
Real estate disputes team
From lease renewals to land rights, we help clients resolve real estate disputes efficiently, protect investments, and move forward with assurance.
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