Ellen McAnaw

Barrister

Name: Ellen McAnaw
Position: Barrister
Year of Call: 2018*

Ellen, who chose to specialise in Crime early on in her career, has particular expertise in representing young or otherwise vulnerable clients, whom she can put at ease with her calm manner. She is a skilful advocate who uses her detailed knowledge and preparation of a case to examine witnesses effectively.

Ellen also undertakes prosecution work. She is included on both the General Crime panel (Grade 3) and the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences panel .

Crime

Ellen defends in a range of offences including serious violence and drugs offences and prosecutions brought under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Ellen also has experience in representing defendants in contested confiscation hearings.

Homicide
Sexual Offences
Serious Violence and Weapons Offences
Drug Offences
Serious Fraud Offences
Motoring Offences
Regulatory

Prior to becoming a barrister, Ellen was a solicitor with higher rights of audience. She represented defendants daily in the Crown Court where she has amassed a wealth of experience representing defendants accused of a range of offences including serious violence and drugs offences and prosecutions brought under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

Ellen’s abilities have attracted significant positive judicial feedback. Following a two-week trial at Winchester Crown Court she received a letter from the High Court Judge who had heard the case praising her conduct of the defence.

If you would like any further information about Ellen's practice or to check her availability, please do get in touch
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