Emma is a media litigator, specialising in defamation, breach of confidence, invasion of privacy, harassment and injunctions. She advises individuals, companies, non-profits and charities on reputation management issues. She provides claimants and defendants with pre- and post-publication advice, often on an urgent basis. She is well-versed in new media and Internet-related issues. She advises on complaints to the Press Complaints Commission and to the Advertising Standards Authority, and deals with issues arising under the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
Emma takes a pragmatic approach to problem solving. She has broad experience of commercial litigation in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, often acting for international clients in complex disputes. She also has experience working with charities, providing strategic advice and focus to their campaigns and their dealings with government.
Emma was short listed for the 2009 Women Of The Future Awards in the Professions category, and invited to join the Inspirational Women's Network, supported by Real Business. She has since been included in Management Today's 2011 35 Women Under 35. Emma co-ordinates the Firm's sponsorship of Pink Law, which was highly commended in the Best New Pro Bono Activity category of the LawWorks and Attorney General Students Awards 2009. She is on the steering committee of the GWN.