Elizabeth joined 3 Temple Gardens from 25 Bedford Row in 2008. She has experience in all areas of criminal law, from serious violence, robberies, burglaries, drugs and sexual offences to road traffic offences, anti-social behaviour orders and confiscation. She regularly accepts instructions in the Crown Courts, Magistrates Courts and Youth Courts

In particular, she was instructed in a 6 day robbery trial in the Crown Court involving three young defendantsand is currently instructed in an upcoming case of fraud and false identity documents with intent. She has represented a defendant charged with the armed robbery of a petrol station for the entirety of the Crown Court case.

She has also represented young defendants in lengthy Youth Court trials on charges including robbery (5 day trial) and s.18 wounding with intent. In relation to the latter, Elizabeth made a successful submission of no case to answer at the end of the prosecution case, resulting in the charge being dismissed.

She has effectively resisted stand-alone applications for interim and final anti-social behaviour orderson behalf of young respondents.

In terms of confiscation proceedings, Elizabeth has successfully applied to the High Court for a certificate of Inadequacy and subsequently to the Crown Court to amend the original order. She has also acted for defendants at enforcement hearings.