Sarah Elliott Kc Email & Phone Number

Sarah specialises in defending and has a strong reputation for winning unusual, complicated and demanding cases.Recent outcomes have included: -successful defence of former Director General of IOPC accused of historic child rapes-acquittal of a man accused of repeated rape and drugging of partner-overturning of double murder conviction on appeal-reduction in sentence on appeal for familial sexual offencesChambers and Partners say:“Talented defence silk - has a plethora of experience of appearing in high- profile general crime cases. She is particularly sought out by solicitors for matters concerning complex homicide and rape.”“A fantastic trial advocate who is extremely good in conference with clients and tactically very strong. She thinks several steps ahead in a trial.”“She is fearless when it comes to taking on difficult cases and running difficult defences. She works phenomenally hard an is an extremely gifted trial advocate.”"A fantastic trial lawyer – one of the very best cross-examiners of tricky witnesses’. ‘She lives breathes and sleeps her cases and is an arch strategist"“Produces brilliant cross-examinations and amazing closing speeches. She is both great on the detail and good at stepping back and looking at the wider perspective. “ “on the most wanted listed for heavy weight crime.”Sarah is recommended as a Leading Silk in the Legal 500 :“Sarah is the best trial advocate around. She is totally on top of evidence and the issues in the case as well as fearless in the face of tough judges and aggressive prosecutors. Juries enjoy her grilling of those who come to the witness box with an agenda and with something to protect.”“Her manner and skill before a jury are a master class”. “The go-to silk for sex cases”“Sarah is a superb cross-examiner. She is forensic in her approach to examining witnesses and she is brilliant at exploiting points that may assist the defence case. Sarah knows how to make the pitch perfect closing speech — she is exceptional at presenting her client’s case to a jury. She is also a very sensible tactician and her approach strategic approach to cases is invaluable”"Sarah is a brilliant cross-examiner, particularly of vulnerable, un-cooperative or reluctant witnesses. She is brilliant before a jury and makes truly exceptional speeches. She is also adept at presenting complex legal arguments in a persuasive and attractive manner.""She is fantastic with clients, nothing is ever too much trouble. A powerhouse in court but shows real empathy, understanding and sensitivity with clients."