About
Elise is a Partner specialising in medical negligence. She supports individuals and families through complex claims, combining clear, practical advice with compassion and determination.
She has particular expertise in women’s health litigation and group actions and is committed to ensuring that every client feels heard, understood and supported.
Elise has acted for numerous claimants in transvaginal mesh cases and represented a group of claimants in litigation concerning a Bristol colorectal surgeon. She brings sensitivity, close attention to detail and sound judgement to matters that are both legally and emotionally complex.
Alongside her casework, Elise is committed to raising awareness of women’s health issues and helping patients’ voices to be heard.
Clients value her calm, approachable manner. Elise takes time to explain the legal process in straightforward terms, understand the wider impact of an injury and ensure that clients remain informed and supported at every stage of their claim.
She is an accredited panel member of Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA).
Elise regularly provides press commentary on current issues and contributes articles to legal journals. She has spoken at a range of events, including Women of the World in London.
Case Highlights
- Leading an informal group action against Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust concerning vaginal mesh claims and unnecessary urogynaecological surgery.
- Securing a £1.35 million settlement where negligent management of labour caused life-changing gynaecological injuries.
- Obtaining an admission of liability in a multimillion-pound sodium valproate injury claim that another firm of solicitors had previously declined.
