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Elena Johnson


Call: 2021

"Elena is thorough, considered, and has a good rapport with clients."

Legal 500 2026

 

Elena Johnson is a family law specialist. Her practice spans all areas of private family law, including matrimonial finance, proceedings involving cohabiting couples, private children law, and Family Law Act applications.

Elena is ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ of the London Family Law Bar in the Legal 500 2026 and Doyle’s Guide 2025.

Elena is regularly instructed in all stages of matrimonial finance proceedings. She adopts a thorough and pragmatic approach to achieve the best outcome for her client, including through negotiation or at Final Hearing. Elena also accepts instructions in cases involving cohabitees and intervenors.

In private children proceedings Elena acts in cases from FHDRA to Final Hearing. She approaches cases between parents constructively whilst ensuring that her client’s views are fully represented. She has received particular praise on her attention to detail and her client care skills.

Elena previously worked for a Band 1 Family firm of solicitors where she worked on high-value matrimonial finance cases.

Would you like to know more?

To instruct Elena or if you require help or advice please contact our clerking team.

Call +44 (0)20 7353 0711 or email clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com.

Additional Information

 
  • BA (Hons) Jurisprudence, The University of Oxford
  • BPTC, The University of Law
  • Edmund Davies Scholarship, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
  • Residential Scholarship, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
  • Overall Winner of BPTC Mooting Competition, The University of Law
  • Award for Joint Highest Examination-in-Chief Result in Cohort, The University of Law
  • Finalist, Shearman & Sterling University of Oxford Moot, before Lord Justice Sales (as he then was)

Elena’s professional activities have included:

  • Bridging the Bar Mentor
  • Vocalise Mentor, teaching debating in HMP Brixton
  • Podcast Host, Association of Gray’s Inn Students
  • Speaker in various conferences promoting access to the legal profession

London Chambers


3 Pump Court
Temple
London
EC4Y 7AJ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 0711
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3241
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Winchester Chambers


31 Southgate Street
Winchester
SO23 9EB

Tel: +44 (0)1962 868 161
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3240
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Swindon Chambers


3 Newbridge Square
Aylesbury Street
Swindon
SN1 1HN

Tel: +44 (0)1793 539 899
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3242
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Canterbury Chambers


6 - 8 Longmarket
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2JS

Tel: +44 (0)1227 764 899
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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