Emma is an experienced family law barrister who advises clients in both public and private law matters. Her areas of expertise include:Public Law:Emma receives instructions from local authorities, parents, grandparents and guardians involving a variety of issues including chronic neglect, domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental health issues, complex medical evidence and NAI finding of fact hearings.Private Law: Emma is briefed on all aspects of private law… Show more Emma is an experienced family law barrister who advises clients in both public and private law matters. Her areas of expertise include:Public Law:Emma receives instructions from local authorities, parents, grandparents and guardians involving a variety of issues including chronic neglect, domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental health issues, complex medical evidence and NAI finding of fact hearings.Private Law: Emma is briefed on all aspects of private law proceedings, including:- intractable contact disputes- leave to remove- child abduction- cases involving physical and sexual abuseMatrimonial Finance and Divorce:Emma advises in all areas of finance including:- third party interventions,- s.37 protective applications,- enforcement and variation of financial remedy ordersEmma is known for her pragmatic and commercial approach to matrimonial finance with a growing reputation for her experience in dealing with complex or medium to high net worth cases. Emma is often Counsel of choice in cases involving a family business or those with non-disclosure issues, trusts and pension features. Emma is also briefed on TOLATA claims and applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act as well as contested divorces and nullity.Emma has been a director and shareholder of a SME and therefore has the advantage of having an in depth grasp of and understanding of the mechanics and ostensible complexities of cases involving businesses.Surrogacy Law:Emma has experience in assisted reproduction matters involving parental order applications as well as other alternatives including adoption and child arrangement orders, many of which involve international surrogacy arrangements.Direct Public Access:Emma accepts instructions on a direct public access basis.Testimonial:"Emma was fantastic and so on the ball, and in my opinion took control of the opposition barrister and the outcome of the matter. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation." 2014 Show less

Family law barrister.

Civil and family law practitioner specialising in housing law, personal injury, insolvency and general civil litigation, public and private law proceedings, ancillary relief.