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About
Provided by Elizabeth Melville
Practice Areas
Elizabeth is an employment law barrister of over 20 years’ experience. Her practice now focuses on conducting high level investigations and internal disciplinary work and involves investigating serious and often sensitive allegations against senior individuals. Much of her work in recent years has involved allegations of sexual harassment and assault (including historic allegations), as well as serious bullying and other forms of misconduct. Elizabeth’s work with schools often involves safeguarding, and she is familiar with the statutory framework and guidance in this area. She is also a qualified mediator and conducts workplace training and coaching for senior individuals, as well as undertaking reviews into workplace culture.
Career
MA Oxon French and History. Called to the Bar 1994.
Professional Memberships
Employment Law Bar Association, Industrial Law Society, Employment Lawyers Association.
Personal
Alongside her legal practice Elizabeth completed five years of academic training in analytical psychology. She brings her deep knowledge of human psychology to bear in all aspects of her work.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Elizabeth Melville has a far-reaching employment practice with experience of harassment allegations, disability discrimination claims, equal pay disputes, whistle-blowing and internal disciplinary proceedings and investigations. She regularly represents clients from the education, finance and health sectors.
Elizabeth Melville of Old Square Chambers leads complex investigations for a range of companies and organisations, investigating bullying, workplace discrimination and sexual harassment across a range of sectors, including in educational contexts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is methodical and focussed."
"Elizabeth's conclusions are always sound, and her drafting is second to none."
"Elizabeth is an excellent investigator. She handles large, complex investigations with sensitivity and ease."
"She is methodical and focussed."
"Elizabeth's conclusions are always sound, and her drafting is second to none."
"Elizabeth is an excellent investigator. She handles large, complex investigations with sensitivity and ease."
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