Medico-Legal Services
I have been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for over 25 years. I was appointed to Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust on 1st January 1999 and from 1st April 2010 was in full time independent practice with a busy clinical practice covering all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. I have been semi-retired from April 2025 and continue to hold outpatient clinics but have stopped surgery and delivering babies.
Expert Witness
Professional testimony and court appearances for medical negligence cases, providing clear, evidence-based expert opinions.
Court testimony
Medical Reports
Detailed medical assessment and reports for personal injury cases, clinical negligence and insurance claims.
Clinical assessment
Legal Consultation
Advisory service for legal teams on obstetric and gynaecology medical matters, case strategy and healthcare standards
Case review
I am an experienced medico-legal expert and pride myself on giving high-quality professional advice to instructing solicitors. I respond promptly to queries and strive to maintain agreed deadlines.
I was awarded “Gynaecology Expert 2025” in the Expert Witness Awards run by Lawyer Monthly magazine.
What do our clients say:
“We’ve been instructing Ellis for a little while now and find that he is great to work with – he’s always prompt, communicates clearly, and provides reports that are helpful and balanced. Our clients have been impressed with his work, and we are very happy to be working with him.”
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Email:
ellis@ellisdownes.com
Office:
01707 873 122
Mobile:
07802 181 636
Legal Executive Assistant:
nicola@ellisdownes.com
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