• Leading on the team’s support of a hotel carrying out a collective consultation exercise following a major restructure
• Advising a charity in relation to its obligations under TUPE following a decision for one of its services to be returned on an in-house basis
• Working on a cross-team basis for a large employer on a complex settlement involving employment, commercial litigation and corporate terms
• Advising a female employee discriminated against following a diagnosis of MS and achieving a settlement outcome of nearly 18 months’ pay
• Advising the sole female member of a senior management team on unilateral changes made to her role and alleged detrimental treatment following whistleblowing disclosures and on grounds of her gender, resulting in a departure package equivalent to nearly a year’s net pay
• Advising a senior employee exited under a performance management process following whistleblowing disclosures and achieving a settlement worth more than 18 months’ pay
• Supporting a board of charitable trustees in connection with various internal process, including suspension, grievances and disciplinary procedures involving the senior management team
• Advising a non-exec board in connection with the removal of its CEO, ensuring any potential risks of the removal were carefully managed
• Providing day to day practical guidance to employers and HR teams on handling a range of HR and employment law issues including sickness absence management, bullying and harassment and working time/holiday issues

Ellie’s personal testimonials:

Legal 500 (2024) – Next Generation Partner

Legal 500 (2023) – Next Generation Partner

Legal 500 (2022) – Next Generation Partner

Legal 500 (2021) – Next Generation Partner – “She has always dealt with our instructions promptly and been available to speak to when matters have needed to be discussed. Her advice has been clear. Responses have been timely. We have been very pleased with the level of service that we have received from her.”

Legal 500 (2020) – Next Generation Partner

“Ellie gave me absolute confidence at every turn, and I owe her a huge debt of gratitude. Her advice was always measured and sensible and she kept me calm and focused during an otherwise difficult period. Ellie took the time to understand the context of the situation and I had complete faith in her interpretation and approach. I felt in a safe pair of hands throughout and would gladly recommend her to anyone.”

James Geer, September 2021

“I have been very impressed with the team at Stephens Scown. They have been incredibly supportive in challenging times and very much helped us achieve our aims. As well as being professional their assistance has been personal and tailored to our needs. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ellie and her team.”

General Manager, Dart Marina Hotel, January 2021

“As always, Ellie and her team are attentive to our needs and goals.”

Fowler Financial Planning, 2020

“Ellie is very knowledgeable, quick to appreciate the questions and to advise accordingly. I am very pleased with the quality of the outcome.”

Hugh Player, 2019

Outside of work, Ellie enjoys cooking, watching cricket and rugby and spending time with her husband and two young daughters.