Ellie Burgess is a Trainee Solicitor in our Court of Protection department, based in our Cardiff office and assisting in all aspects of case preparation. Since joining Reeds, Ellie has become experienced in making applications under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework, particularly s21A challenges under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and assists in the case preparation of s16 applications. Ellie has developed strong relationships with independent advocates from whom she regularly accepts instructions.

Ellie achieved a First Class Honours degree in LLB Law from Cardiff University in 2021 and a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course and LLM from the University of Law in Manchester. During her time at Cardiff University, Ellie held volunteering positions at Support through Court at the Cardiff Family and Civil Justice Centre and the Innocence Project, assisting on criminal appeals to the Court of Appeal. She joined Reeds in September 2023 and is due to qualify as a Solicitor in 2025.

Prior to joining Reeds, Ellie worked at a Criminal Defence firm based in Somerset where she assisted in the case administration of Magistrates and Crown Court matters. During her time here, Ellie also undertook a number of tasks including taking instructions from clients, corresponding with the court and counsel, preparing statements and assisting with the administration and costing of files. Ellie also worked on a pro-bono immigration application against the deportation of a client.

Ellie is experienced in handling cases with sensitive family dynamics and ensuring that all parties are listened to and their concerns addressed which is testament to her empathetic nature. She is excellent at drafting and has a strong ability to communicate complex and often sensitive legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner to ensure her clients fully understand their options and the legal process.