Ellena Forman
Called to the Bar in 2017
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Crime
Ellena joined Chambers in September 2019 following the successful completion of her pupillage. Ellena specialises in criminal law (please see ‘Crime’ tab for work covered). Ellena regularly defends, and prosecutes, in the Crown Court across the spectrum of criminal offences, including experience with attempted murder, section 18 GBH, kidnap, firearm offences and indecent images of children, for example. Ellena has a particular ability to distil complex criminal cases for clients who require additional assistance and prides herself on her client care skills, prioritising ensuring the client understands the process, every step of the way.
Ellena is a Grade 3 CPS advocate and has experience at being instructed as junior counsel.
In addition to referrals from solicitors Ellena accepts instructions from members of the public under the Direct Access Scheme.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Ellena Forman did an excellent job on my case. She went above and beyond from the moment she accepted the brief. It was clear she invested a lot of time preparing the case and left no stone unturned. Her closing speech was great. Her hard work and commitment to the case did not go unnoticed. I am very grateful to her
I must say how impressed we both were with Ellena. She was very knowledgeable, highly skilled, professional yet very personable. I’d have no hesitation recommending her
I was extremely pleased with [her] communications and professionalism
Ellena Forman is accommodating, thorough and diligent. The client’s best interests are always at the forefront of her advice and representation
When booking counsel to cover a hearing we would be more than happy to recommend Ellena – friendly, cheerful and a very likeable person with a great sense of humour
Elle [was] absolutely phenomenal. She came well prepared, we had an extensive chat before the hearing, she explained the whole process step by step and nothing was a surprise to me when we entered the court
Ellena is a knowledgeable, tenacious and down to earth advocate, with a keen eye for detail even in the most voluminous of briefs. She is able to distil the law in an understandable way for clients and her client care skills are excellent
Ellena’s work may include:
- Crown Court advocacy, defending and prosecuting (Grade 3 Crown Court prosecutor);
- Appeals to the Crown Court and Court of Appeal;
- Quasi Criminal applications (Sexual Harm Prevention/Risk Order, Closure Order, Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order, Stalking Protection Order etc)
- Committal applications;
- Direct Access work;
- Proceeds of Crime Act work.
QUALIFICATIONS
BPTC: BPP Law School Holborn
