Ellisons enhances Chelmsford litigation team

Stephanie brings a wealth of experience in handling complex, high-value disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Her previous role at a London fintech company equipped her with insights into the commercial pressures and practical considerations businesses face when approaching litigation. Anisa possesses a diverse background in advising both businesses and individuals on various disputes, including shareholder, contractual matters, and regulatory issues, thereby enhancing the team’s overall expertise.

Carla Jones, Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation, stated, “Businesses rarely enter into disputes because they want to litigate. They want to protect their interests, manage risk and find a way forward. Good commercial litigation advice starts with understanding those priorities, rather than simply focusing on the legal arguments. Stephanie and Anisa bring complementary strengths to the team. Stephanie’s experience of complex litigation and her time in-house provide valuable insight into the decisions businesses face, while Anisa brings broad disputes experience and a thoughtful, practical approach to resolving difficult issues. Their appointments give us greater depth and capacity to support clients across a wider range of disputes, while reinforcing our commitment to providing the specialist expertise and commercial judgement businesses need when the stakes are high.”

Stephanie Westwood remarked, “Having managed litigation from within a business, I know how important it is to have advisers who understand the pressures on those making the decisions. Legal disputes don’t happen in isolation, and the advice businesses receive needs to reflect that. I’m looking forward to bringing that perspective to Ellisons and helping clients navigate difficult situations with clarity and confidence.”

Anisa Khan added, “Commercial disputes often involve complex relationships and competing priorities. Taking the time to understand the underlying issues at an early stage can make a real difference to how effectively they are resolved. Joining Ellisons is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing team and work with businesses across the region on the challenges they face”