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Elise Monks

Paralegal

Construction

Elise completed her undergraduate degree in Law (Study Abroad) LLB in 2025 at Lancaster University, obtaining a First.

Her employment history largely centres around the retail industry, with a substantial focus on customer service. Elise hopes to further her legal career by completing the SQE.

Outside of work you can find me…

Elise enjoys spending her time watching sport, including Formula1. She is also enthusiastic in reading and the theatre, with a keen interest in live stage shows. Elise is also an avid traveller, loving to discover new places, both in the UK and further afield.

Harrison Drury is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, two leading independent guides to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors.

These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Alex Walmsley

Associate Solicitor Construction
t: 01772 429210
m: 07551 428933

Amelia Dobson

Paralegal Construction
t: 01772 374771

Andrew Symms

Consultant Solicitor Construction
m: 07810 815268

Jeremy Arnold

Senior Associate Solicitor Construction
t: 0161 564 6454
m: 07345 602154

Katherine Sibley

Partner Construction
t: 01539 312408
m: 07425 077413

Rory Telfer

Trainee Solicitor Construction
t: 01772 258321

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