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Eric Elliott QC

Year of Call:

1974 Silk 2006

Career:

Called to the Bar 1974, Gray's Inn

Assistant Recorder 1989

Recorder 1993 (Crime, Family, Civil)

Silk 2006

Member of the North Eastern Circuit

Member of the Criminal Bar Association

Profile:

"Eric Elliott Q.C defends effectively in serious criminal cases" (Publication: " The UK Legal 500").

I practise in all areas of criminal law with particular emphasis on cases involving homicide, fraud, drugs and sexual offending. I am a member of the North Eastern Circuit where I appear in all the Court centres regularly but my practice is nationwide and I have led for the defence in many substantial and complex trials at a variety of Courts the length and breadth of the country. I also have an extensive referral practice in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division.

Through the cases that I have conducted I have acquired a highly specialised knowledge of matters involving mobile phone technology and cell site analysis which frequently forms the central plank in many prosecution cases: such knowledge is often crucial to a dismantling of the Prosecution case and an integral part in the process of securing an acquittal. Likewise my practice has resulted in my having specialised knowledge of various aspects of forensic science in particular the science associated with DNA and I appeared in the Court of Appeal in the current leading DNA case of R v Reed and Reed (2010).

In addition I have developed a specialist practice relating to cases involving highly complex medical issues arising out of alleged injuries inflicted upon children.

Further, I practise in regulatory and disciplinary work including advising and appearing in horse racing matters and enquiries governed by the British Horseracing Authority, drawing upon my experience as a license racehorse trainer.

I have sat as a Recorder in crime and civil since 1993 and my legal knowledge is further sustained by attendance at and participation in frequent Judicial Studies Board Seminars.

For further details please contact Yvonne Crosbie or Zoe Bellwood on 0113 245 1841.