Elizabeth advises leading corporates and major financial institutions on a broad range of contentious matters. She is experienced in conducting complex and high-value disputes, often with a cross-jurisdictional dimension, and has particular expertise in managing mass claims and group actions.
Competition litigation is a particular focus of Elizabeth’s practice. She has acted on some of the most high profile competition disputes brought before the English courts and Competition Appeal Tribunal, and has extensive trial experience. She also regularly advises clients in connection with investigations by competition authorities.
Highlights
- Defending MAN in multiple follow-on claims brought before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in reliance on the 2016 settlement agreement with the European Commission in respect of the alleged trucks cartel.
- Representing Louis Dreyfus on significant damages claims related to an alleged cartel in the Brazilian orange juice market.
- Advising Vodafone on a collective proceedings claim brought by Mr Justin Gutmann in relation to an alleged abuse of dominance for charging so-called ‘loyalty penalties’.
Elizabeth joined Slaughter and May in 2020 from another magic circle law firm. She is ranked as a Next Generation Partner for Competition Litigation in Legal 500 2026 and is also recognised for Competition Law: Litigation in Chambers and Partners.
Sources say Elizabeth is “a very effective litigator. She can see where the work needs to be done and is good at focusing efforts to achieve positive outcomes”, Chambers and Partners 2026, Competition Law: Litigation.
Elizabeth is also described as “calm and measured in her advice”, with “good experience and technical expertise”, Chambers and Partners 2026, Competition Law: Litigation.