Emily has practised Child Law for in excess of 20 years and specialises in all aspects of care proceedings, emergency protection orders, special guardianship, deprivation of liberty of children, and adoption. Emily has a broad client base and is highly regarded for her work across Surrey, Kent and West Sussex. Emily applies a dedicated and “no nonsense” approach to her clients and her work, whilst also recognising the difficulties many families face and the need for empathy and understanding.

Emily qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and has been an accredited Member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 2009. A great number of Emily’s clients are recommended to her by both parents and professionals.

Emily has extensive experience of representing teenagers and older children in the most difficult of circumstances. Emily is an experienced court advocate and has considerable experience of many complex cases to include Non-Accidental Injury where there are concurrent criminal proceedings and Fabricated and Induced Illness cases.