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Partner, Solicitor & Head of Family
Lisa is a Partner and Head of Family at Ellisons, based in Colchester and Chelmsford. She specialises in high-net-worth financial remedy matters following separation, including cases with difficult litigants and those with an international element. She is regularly instructed to act for third party intervenors in financial remedy cases.
Lisa also assists clients in complex Children Act 1989 proceedings including cases involving domestic and sexual abuse, narcissistic behaviour, gaslighting, coercive control, alienating behaviour and implacably hostile parenting.
Lisa has a wide breadth of experience and knowledge across all areas of family law earning her a formidable reputation amongst clients, barristers and other professionals. Alongside the legal advice, Lisa is also recognised for offering clients practical common-sense solutions. Her approach to client care is always to prioritise what is in her client’s best interests and giving them the best service possible in one of the most difficult periods of their life.
Lisa is a member of Resolution which is a national organisation of family law professionals committed to a non-confrontational and constructive resolution of disputes. Lisa has carried out mediation training and whilst not a practicing mediator, she uses the same ideology where appropriate in practice.
Lisa completed her training contract at Ellisons and has been with the firm for over 20 years.
Lisa can assist you with all aspects of private family law including the following:
Lisa’s focused areas of experience are:
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From start to finish I was guided and supported through the exceptional traumatic experience of a custody dispute, the support I received was critical to both my case and my wellbeing. Lisa and her team helped me understand each step and provided a huge amount of support. A great sense of humour also ensured that the sharp edges of the process were rounded off, which ultimately enabled me to continue to fight for the right outcome. I will never be able to thank Ellison’s and more specifically Lisa enough for what they achieved for my son and I through their hard work, attention to detail and patience.
Lisa Dawson has exceptional knowledge of the law. She also works hard at trying to come up with creative solutions to resolve cases. Lisa has the balance of being able to really fight for her clients, putting forward strong detailed argument but is also able to work with Resolution principle to help families.
I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa Dawson if people need assistance in this area. I have had nothing but excellent feedback when they have. Lisa provides a thorough and professional service, always striving to ensure that her clients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Thank you so much for all your help and support through some very difficult years of my life. I am truly grateful.
Lisa Dawson is an excellent ethical solicitor. She is professional and highly capable with outstanding service who goes above and beyond expectations. Lisa really knows her stuff - and her whole focus is what is best for the children. I highly recommend Lisa for complex, tricky legal family matters. Lisa made a real difference to our family situation; thank you so very much.
Lisa and her team made an exceptionally difficult time bearable. The efforts of Ellisons ensured my son has access to his father, which would not have been possible otherwise. The team are friendly and supportive and ensured my matter was dealt with professionally and with compassion.
Lisa Dawson is an exceptional member of the Ellisons team. Her instructions are always detailed and focused. She provides extremely pragmatic and sensible advice to clients while always striving for the best outcome.
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