Eleanor Saunders

Year of Call: 2025
Practice areas:
  • Business and Property
  • Housing
Eleanor has been wonderful and has provided welcomed advice concerning the Court Case. She has gone above and beyond what we expected.

Lay client - May 2026


Overview

Eleanor joined Cobden House as a tenant in October 2026, having successfully completed pupillage under the supervision of Arron Walthall. She practises across the Business & Property and Housing departments, representing both Claimants and Defendants across a broad range of hearings.

Eleanor has experience in residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters, including possession, disrepair and injunction proceedings. She also accepts instructions in commercial and chancery matters, including TOLATA proceedings, contractual disputes and bankruptcy petitions. Alongside her advocacy, Eleanor regularly undertakes written work, including drafting Particulars of Claim, Defences and Opinions.

During pupillage, Eleanor gained experience across the County Courts, Magistrates’ Court, High Court and Land Tribunal, observing and assisting with a wide range of matters. She developed a particular interest in defamation, professional negligence and probate, undertaking research and shadowing counsel in cases across these areas.

Before commencing pupillage, Eleanor spent a year in Spain studying Spanish Law at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She speaks Spanish to C1 level and is able to assist Spanish-speaking clients in conferences and at hearings.

 

Achievements

Qualifications

2024: Law with Hispanic Law LLB, University of Leeds - First Class 

2025: Barrister Training Course, BPP Manchester - Very Competent 

Awards

BTC Excellence Scholarship (BPP)

Career Commitment Scholarship (BPP)

Distinction in Spoken Spanish (University of Leeds)

Memberships

Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn 

 

Personal Information

Outside of her professional life, Eleanor enjoys both watching and participating in sports. She is also a keen musician and will often be found completing a quiz.






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