Elise Jeremiah

  • Year of Call 1999

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Introduction

Introduction

Elise is the Joint Head of the Family Team

Elise was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1999.  She is dual qualified, having cross-qualified in Melbourne, Australia (2010 to 2011), and admitted to the Roll of the Supreme Court of Victoria in March 2013.  

Elise is a qualified Arbitrator MCIArb (Children) and a registered pupil supervisor.

Elise is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators.

Elise is a member of the International Bar Association a member of the British-Australian Association which supports commonwealth links.

Elise has assisted in the training of expert witnesses for the Expert Witness Institute (EWI) and is happy to provide in-house training.  Elise regularly provides seminars and provides pro-bono advice to ‘Emmaus’ (a registered charity that supports men and woman out of homelessness.  Queen Camilla is patron). 

Elise prides herself in her friendly approach to clients and is praised for her down to earth manner and common-sense approach to her work.  Elise understands the pressure that her client’s feel when in proceedings and is known for her ability to explain complex information under stressful conditions.  Elise is known for her ability to put clients and witnesses at ease, and for her persuasive manner when making submissions.

Elise is instructed in cases involving expert witnesses, capacity and cognition issues and cases involving young defendants and witnesses.  Elise has conducted cases involving the use of intermediaries and has experience of dealing with adult and young clients, often with disabilities, behavioural and other medical problems including Asperger’s, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ODD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Elise is experienced in conducting cases where the evidence and cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses has been entirely recorded in advance of the hearing and provided by pre-recording. 

Elise is a disciplined, determined and committed legal practitioner, who is experienced in multi-tasking caseloads and representing clients with complex legal issues.

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