Elly Manoe

Professional Biography of Elly

Elly joined Coutts in August 2021 in the Personal Injury & Criminal Law teams and is based in our Wollongong office. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge in all areas of law and intends on becoming an accredited specialist in both Personal Injury & Criminal Law.

Elly is passionate about the areas of law in which she practices, and prides herself on providing a high level of service to all of her clients. From entering the workforce at a young age in a family-owned business, Elly’s strength is customer service. Elly has a strong work ethic and has always progressed through to management roles; excelling when working to deadlines in a high paced environment.

Elly is a member of the Rotary Club in Wollongong, Women Lawyers Association of NSW and Golden Key International Honour Society. She is also Junior Vice President of the Wollongong Law Society and was a finalist in the 2022 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards & IWIB 2022 Young Business Women of the Year Award.

Outside the office, Elly is interested in health and fitness and is an ambassador for a fitness business; spreading positivity around health & wellbeing and encouraging people on their own journeys. She is also musically talented and plays guitar & piano.

In terms of Injury Compensation, Elly has the experience and knowledge to act for a range of clients on matters involving:

• Workers compensation
• Workplace negligence and work injury damages claims
• Motor vehicle accidents and common law motor vehicle accident claims
• Medical negligence
• Public liability
• Superannuation and total permanent disability claims
• Defamation claims
• Civil suits for personal injury

In terms of Criminal Law, Elly has the experience and knowledge to act for a range of clients on matters involving:

• Drug-related offences;
• Sexual Offences;
• Assault Offences;
• Traffic Offences;
• Criminal Damage;
• Breach of Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO);
• Breach of Bail;
• Drunk and Disorderly Conduct;
• Murder and Manslaughter offences;
• Stalking and Kidnapping offences;
• Arson;
• Firearms and prohibited weapons offences;
• Theft;
• Breaking and entering; and
• Robbery