OVERVIEW

Ellen focuses primarily on commercial litigation and international arbitration.

Expertise

She has extensive experience acting for claimants and defendants in complex multi-jurisdictional matters, including disputes involving breach of contract, post-sale M&A disputes, intellectual property infringements and employment disputes. Ellen has also developed expertise representing claimants in group claims, primarily in securities litigation on behalf of classes of investors. She has represented clients in both High Court litigation and international arbitration proceedings, often working collaboratively with teams across multiple jurisdictions. As part of her practice, Ellen has developed considerable litigation funding experience, working with funders to secure the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Ellen trained at White & Case LLP in their London and New York offices and has spent time in the Hausfeld New York office. Ellen has developed experience in a range of sectors including sport, media, retail, technology as well as in banking, financial restructuring and insolvency.

In 2025 Ellen was noted in the Legal 500 as “a star in the making – very dedicated, smart and results focused”.

Clients

Ellen has represented a diverse range of clients across multiple jurisdictions including banks, retailers, corporates as well as high net-worth individuals.

Ellen is an active member of Hausfeld’s Disability Inclusion group and is committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

EDUCATION

Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School
LLB in Law, Queens University, Belfast
Scholarship – J.D. Programme, Washington University, St. Louis

BAR ADMISSIONS

Solicitor, England and Wales, 2019

AFFILIATIONS

Whilst at university Ellen led the Enactus society, which focused on social entrepreneurship, equipping those less fortunate in the community with key business skills in order to find employment.

WHAT OTHER SAY

Legal 500 UK

Ellen Gracey has been recognised as a key lawyer, she is 'a star in the making- very dedicated, smart, and results-focused.' - Banking litigation, investment and retail, 2026

Experience

Commercial & Financial Disputes

At Hausfeld, Ellen was part of the team:

Acting for Trappit, the developer of an intelligent flight savings software, against GBT UK, American Express’ Global Travel Division, in claims alleging the misappropriation of the client’s software.

Prior to Hausfeld, Ellen gained substantial transaction and litigation experience:

Acting in a shareholder dispute advising the Claimant in an arbitration for damages for breach of an arbitration award.
Advising on a litigation advising a group of companies operating in Ukraine in relation to various claims arising out of a SPA for the purchase of Ukraine’s largest telecoms company.
Assisting with a large investment treaty arbitration that was in the jurisdiction phase of proceedings.
Advising an oil and gas giant on a potential dispute relating to its strategy with its joint venture partner and contractors.
Instructed by a large bank when a senior member brought a claim for discrimination.

Financial Services & Banking

Prior to Hausfeld, Ellen:

Was instructed by an investment bank to arrange a pre and post-delivery senior secured loan facility of USD 123 million for the financing of an expedition cruise vessel.
Took on a lead role in the signing process for the accession of nine English obligors to an asset-based loan and term loan facility.