Emma is an experienced family lawyer who supports clients through all stages of separation and divorce, with a particular focus on resolving financial matters and arrangements for children. She is known for her empathetic yet realistic approach and works to minimise conflict wherever possible.
Emma is recognised in The Legal 500 as an impressive and robust lawyer — a reflection of both her legal expertise and the reassurance she provides to clients during what can be a challenging time.
As a member of Resolution, Emma is committed to exploring alternatives to court wherever appropriate, helping to reduce stress and avoid unnecessary legal costs. Her clients value her ability to navigate both the practical and emotional aspects of separation with clarity and care.
Emma has practical experience conducting an array of cases varying in complexity and value. These include:
- Resolving finances where couples are separating, divorcing, or dissolving a civil partnership.
- Dealing with complex financial arrangements, including business interests, sales/valuations of family businesses, and large family trusts
- Resolving arrangements for children, with a focus on avoiding the court process
- Unravelling complex financial and business structures, with the ability to adopt forensic skills to trace and recover hidden assets
- Child-focused agreements that balance emotional and legal needs.
Emma’s earlier experience in insolvency law complements her family law practice, particularly in complex financial cases. She previously acted for Insolvency Practitioners within large accountancy practices, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with her three children, playing in a netball league, and travelling.
Client testimonials:
- "You have been a great lawyer and sounding board for me for which I thank you!
- "You have not only been my lawyer, and an excellent one at that, achieving a fair result, but also my confidant offering me unwavering sound advice with such patience and kindness. You have got me through the most stressful years of my life."
- "Thank you for being so pragmatic which I needed in a lawyer. Your sensible commercial approach to the finances is what I needed."
- "You are aware of the client's needs from very early on and dealt with my case both practically yet with kindness to ensure we concluded swiftly to avoid unnecessary costs"