Joanne Ellis

Biography

Joanne became a Partner at Stephensons in 2010 and is manager of the consumer land team.

She became a trainee solicitor at Stephensons upon graduating in 2001 after completing the LLB (Hons) exempting law degree at Northumbria University in Newcastle. She qualified as a solicitor in 2003 specialising in land law issues.

Joanne has dealt with a wide variety of land issues since she qualified and has vast civil litigation experience. 

Joanne and her team act for people in land disputes all over England and Wales. This includes rights of way and access disputes, issues between neighbours, boundary disputes, party wall act problems, tenancy and mortgage problems. She has a formidable reputation.

Joanne has provided training for local authorities to assist in their homeless decisions and a number of charities and organisations working with the general public, particularly on bedroom tax issues.

Joanne recently trained the national homelessness charity CRISIS on the legalities of homelessness. 

Joanne’s team is recognised in Chambers for being in the client’s corner:

"They’re really effective in acting for tenants. They will fight tooth and nail for their clients."

Client comments

"As a couple with almost 30 years of combined post-qualification experience as solicitors, we would like to share our outstanding experience being represented by Joanne Ellis from Stephensons Solicitors during a complex land dispute involving several neighbours and issues of adverse possession and prescribed rights of way. From our very first consultation, it was clear that Joanne possesses a profound understanding of land law, particularly in niche areas such as ours. Her expertise was not just a reassurance; it was a cornerstone of our strategy as we navigated this sensitive and complicated situation. Joanne provided us with clear, insightful advice tailored specifically to our circumstances. She took the time to thoroughly investigate every aspect of our case, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. Her strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail was outstanding. What we appreciated most about Joanne was her ability to simplify complex legal concepts. She communicated every step of the way, ensuring we understood our options and the potential outcomes. This clarity gave us the confidence to make informed decisions rather than feeling overwhelmed by the complexities associated with this area of law. Throughout the process, Joanne advised us clearly and it was evident that she had our best interests at heart. Thanks to her diligence and expertise, we were able to avoid settling for unfavourable terms and instead reached a resolution at the Land Tribunal whereby we had successfully won our case. We wholeheartedly recommend Joanne Ellis to anyone seeking a solicitor with profound knowledge and relentless dedication to her clients. Her professionalism and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients truly set her apart. Thank you, Joanne, for your exceptional guidance and support throughout this process!"

"Joanne Ellis provided the exact expert advice and instruction to me to help me end a 6 year dispute regarding neighbouring dangerous trees. Without her input, I would just have been another layperson trying to get the council to intervene without success. Often, it pays to invest in a good solicitor to elicit action, so it is money well spent. Thanks so much for being professional attentive and value for money!"

"I can’t rate Joanne enough. We experienced a dispute with a neighbour during our property sale and required Joanne’s assistance. She was helpful & knowledgeable but also warm and friendly during what was a stressful time. She acted quickly and her advice and support got the result needed. Thank you very much Joanne."

"Having had a boundary dispute brought against us we started out making the mistake of using the firm of solicitors that managed the legal cover provided by our house insurers and received a less than satisfactory service. We were fortunate to arrive at the door of Stephenson’ solicitors, where Joanne Ellis picked up our case and was a breath of fresh air, always available to give and explain her advice in a straight forward, pleasant and caring manner, guiding us through long, difficult, frustrating dispute bringing it to a very satisfactory conclusion..It was a very comforting to know we had her in our corner and could trust her advice." 

"Superb. I wish more businesses were like this one. I had full confidence throughout, clearly guided, extremely quick responses throughout. I am sure there are cheaper, but the service received here was not about cutting corners, but providing a service I highly valued."

"A fantastic experience working with Joanne Ellis and her team. She was calm, considered, and sure-footed at every stage and with every aspect of the case. Her guidance throughout the life of the dispute meant that we were incredibly well positioned when it came time to settle just before trial. We could not be happier. If you are litigating a land, right of way or boundary dispute, ask for her by name."

"We really appreciated the professional advice and very constructive services provided by Joanne... for our dispute. Her expertise was excellent and was also undertaken in a friendly manner."

"I would like to thank you for your patience, kindness and advice during the long-running issues with my neighbours. I have especially appreciated your calmness and clear thinking which have helped to steer me through the most stressful of times."

"Expertly steered the case to the desired conclusion with endless patience and skill and for this I am extremely grateful."