Elli Martin

Elli holds an LLM from New York University.  After graduating, she gained international experience working in London at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Enyo Law LLP.  While in London, Elli developed a particular interest in climate change litigation, as well as ESG issues and climate change risk management.

Prior to her time overseas, Elli was part of the litigation team at another top tier New Zealand law firm.

International experience prior to joining Bell Gully  

International human rights proceedings
Acted on behalf of defendants accused, in the High Court of England and Wales, of unlawfully abducting, torturing and detaining the claimants in the UAE.

Litigation involving hacking and espionage
Acted on behalf of defendants who were accused of orchestrating an attempted hack of the claimant’s computer systems in the High Court of England and Wales. Acted on behalf of claimants alleging harassment and trespass in relation to surveillance carried out by the defendants in the High Court of England and Wales.