Law firm Ellisons has expanded its Commercial Litigation team in Chelmsford with the appointments of Senior Associate Stephanie Westwood and Solicitor Anisa Khan, strengthening the specialist support available to businesses across Essex and the wider region. The appointments follow the arrival of Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation Carla Jones in November 2025 and mark a further stage in the development of the firm’s dispute resolution practice.
Stephanie brings extensive experience in complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes. She also spent almost four years working in-house at a London fintech business, giving her first-hand insight into the commercial pressures and practical considerations that influence how businesses approach litigation.
Anisa has experience advising businesses and individuals on a broad range of disputes, including shareholder and contractual disputes, unfair prejudice claims and regulatory matters, adding further breadth to the team’s expertise.
Carla Jones, Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation at Ellisons, said: “Businesses rarely enter into disputes because they want to litigate. They want to protect their interests, manage risk and find a way forward. Good commercial litigation advice starts with understanding those priorities, rather than simply focusing on the legal arguments. Stephanie and Anisa bring complementary strengths to the team. Stephanie’s experience of complex litigation and her time in-house provide valuable insight into the decisions businesses face, while Anisa brings broad disputes experience and a thoughtful, practical approach to resolving difficult issues. Their appointments give us greater depth and capacity to support clients across a wider range of disputes, while reinforcing our commitment to providing the specialist expertise and commercial judgement businesses need when the stakes are high.”
Stephanie Westwood, Senior Associate, said: “Having managed litigation from within a business, I know how important it is to have advisers who understand the pressures on those making the decisions. Legal disputes don’t happen in isolation, and the advice businesses receive needs to reflect that. I’m looking forward to bringing that perspective to Ellisons and helping clients navigate difficult situations with clarity and confidence.”
Anisa Khan, Solicitor, added: “Commercial disputes often involve complex relationships and competing priorities. Taking the time to understand the underlying issues at an early stage can make a real difference to how effectively they are resolved. Joining Ellisons is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing team and work with businesses across the region on the challenges they face.”
Image caption (L-R): Anisa Khan, Carla Jones and Stephanie Westwood
