Ellie Burrows

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: LLB at Manchester Metropolitan University and LLM LPC at BPP University

Professional expertise before joining the firm: I spent several years working in Commercial Litigation before joining Fieldings Porter, this consisted of Shareholder Disputes, Declaratory Relief against Insurers, and Professional Liabilities for and against Solicitors, Brokers, Architects, and Financial Advisors/Accountants. I also have experience in assisting families in Inquest matters.

When you joined the firm: June 2024

Department responsibilities (within the firm): I work within the Litigation Department

Areas of special legal expertise: Civil, Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence and Clinical Negligence

Name: Ellie Burrows

Position: Trainee Solicitor

Where educated: Manchester Metropolitan University and BPP University

First job: Sales Consultant at Hugh Rice Jewellers

Hobbies: Music, Skiing, cooking, and reading

Favourite food: Moules Mariniere

Favourite film: Bones and All

Favourite group/artist: Eris Drew and Octo Octa

Ultimate holiday destination: My favourite place is Vancouver Island

Favourite sport/team: I’m not a fan of sports (sorry)

Favourite book: Sarah J Maas Court series

Likes: Music events and Art exhibitions

Dislikes: Bacon (controversial I know…)

Personal ambition: Be happy

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