Emma is recognised as one of the leading professionals in Chancery, Probate, Property and Construction in the Midlands. Amongst her specialisms, Emma advises upon and represents clients’ interests in commercial litigation – especially arising in the context of property and construction and has been recognised as a Tier 2 Junior in Property and Construction by Legal 500. Emma also has experience of litigation arising in agricultural scenarios.
She is experienced in representing the interests of a range of clients, from multi-national companies, to sole traders, to consumers.
Emma offers pragmatic and commercially sound advice to secure the best outcome for her clients.
As well appearing in Court, Emma has a broad paper practice, regularly advising clients upon a range of matters and settling pleadings and applications.
Emma represents clients at mediations.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Emma graduated with a First Class degree in English Literature from the University of Bristol. She graduated with the best First Class degree in her year and won, amongst other awards, the Savage Prize for best overall performance.
Emma was also awarded scholarships from the Inner Temple and won awards during her legal study; most recently, Emma has been nominated for Junior Professional of the Year twice.
Recent court cases include:
Advising a specialist supplier and installer of highly technical construction panels
Advising upon and obtaining a global substitution order
Settling proceedings where defective construction was alleged
Recommendations
Ranked Tier 2 in Chancery, Probate and Tax.
Legal 500 2023
Ranked Tier 2 in Property and Construction
Legal 500 2023
Ranked Tier 2 in Property and Construction
Legal 500 2022
Ranked Tier 1 in Chancery, Probate and Tax.
Legal 500 2022
“She provides detailed and considered advice.”
Legal 500 2021 (Ranked Tier 1 in Chancery, Probate and Tax)
Notable Cases
Recent court cases include:
Advising a specialist supplier and installer of highly technical construction panels
Advising upon and obtaining a global substitution order
Settling proceedings where defective construction was alleged
Awards
From Wolverhampton Law Society: Highly Commended Finalist Junior Professional of the Year 2016, Finalist Junior Professional of the Year 2017
From Inner Temple: Frank and Burris Gahan Scholar, Exhibition Award, Duke of Edinburgh Award
From the Bar Council: Bar Council Law Reform Essay Competition, Second Prize
From the College of Law: No5 Plea in Mitigation Competition; Negotiation Competition;
From the University of Bristol: The Savage Prize, for best overall performance, Dean’s List, Ross Turnbull Prize
From the University of Oxford: Oxford University Access Essay Competition, Second Prize
Qualifications
University of Bristol, First Class BA (Hons), English – ranked first in year
The College of Law, LLB, Upper second, Law
The College of Law, Bar Professional Training Course, Very Competent
The College of Law, Graduate Diploma in Law, Commendation
Press and Media
Credit where credit is due: reforming a benefit recipient’s first right of appropriation
www.barcouncil.org.uk, Costs in Focus, 2013, Lyons Davidson, Contributor
