JUNIOR PROFILE

Elizabeth Melville

UK Bar 2026

Old Square Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Independent Investigations

All Circuits

2 years ranked

About

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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

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Independent Investigations - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Elizabeth Melville 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.

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Strengths

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Melville has an ability to cut through the noise and give clear and high-quality practical advice.
Independent InvestigationsUK Bar
She's always very reassuring and has impeccable judgement.
Independent InvestigationsUK Bar
She is really great.
Independent InvestigationsUK Bar