
Re AR, 2019 – Emily acted as Junior Counsel to Clare Garnham representing two of three children in care proceedings in relation to allegations of sexual abuse made against the father. Emily examined over 6,500 emails and an extensive history of social media screenshot evidence to assist the Guardian in her Re W welfare analysis.
Re H, 2018 – Emily represented the local authority in care and placement order proceedings. The Mother had been convicted of arson and the sentence was one of a Hospital Order due to her severe mental health difficulties and learning disability. The Mother was also deaf which resulted in the hearing requiring the assistance of an intermediary, and BSL interpreter for the intermediary, and two court BSL interpreters.
K v K, 2019 – Emily acted for the Respondent in Committal Proceedings which involved several allegations of serious breaches of a non-molestation order. Emily secured the dismissal of all disputed allegations and no sanction was imposed.
Arts & Humanities Research Council Scholarship (2009-2010)
BPP Advocacy Scholarship (2016-2017)
BPP Regional Programme Leader’s Bursary (2016-2017)
Anthropology BA - Durham University – 2.1 (Hons) (2009)
Visual Anthropology with Documentary Film MA – Manchester University – Distinction (2010)
GDL – University of Law Manchester – Commendation (2016)
BPTC – BPP Manchester – Very Competent (Outstanding in Family and Written Skills) (2017)
Family Law Bar Association
The Honourable Society of Inner Temple
Resolution
Young Resolution North & West Yorkshire Committee (Secretary)
Lawyers for Children
North Eastern Circuit