Expertise

Elaina has a broad commercial practice, with particular expertise in fraud and asset recovery and securities litigation. She has extensive experience acting for insolvency practitioners in high profile fraud cases, both in the English High Court and leading offshore jurisdictions. Her technical ability to deliver on complex cases means she has a track record of achieving successful outcomes for her clients.

She also spearheads the firm’s ESG Disputes practice and is part of the firm’s Commercial Aviation Disputes team.

Career

Elaina studied Philosophy and Theology at Oxford University (first class honours). She trained and qualified at Linklaters LLP in before joining Stewarts in August 2011.

Accreditations and Memberships

• LSLA Committee member (London Solicitors Litigation Association)
• Former Co-President of Insolvency Law Commission (Common Law) at AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers)

Publications

Elaina has written articles for The Times, City AM, the Commercial Litigation Journal and the Solicitors Journal on a broad range of subjects including:

• Litigation risk for companies in relation to ESG credentials and reporting;
• the legal implications of the re-imposed US sanctions on Iran; and
• recent developments in the case law on legal advice and litigation privilege.

She is regularly quoted in the national press, including in the FT and The Times, in relation to topical legal issues.

Recognition

Elaina is recognised in the Legal 500 as a “next generation lawyer” in the field of Banking Litigation and is listed in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers guide. Chambers praise Elaina for her “impressive ability to manage the workstreams of a difficult case and achieve the best outcome.”

Personal

Elaina enjoys skiing, running and hiking in an attempt to counterbalance her keen interest in food and drink. She holds a WSET Level 3 award in wines and spirits, with a particular interest in the wines of Bordeaux and Australia.