Emma is a highly experienced employment litigator, advising employers and senior executives on all aspects of employment law and strategy.
With over 20 years’ experience, she has a strong track record in complex High Court litigation, including claims involving post‑termination restrictive covenants, team moves and the protection of confidential information. Her advice is clear, commercially grounded and focused on safeguarding her clients’ business interests while managing risk effectively.
Emma regularly supports clients facing urgent and sensitive situations where immediate action is required, from obtaining undertakings to securing injunctions that protect an organisation’s competitive position. She also advises individuals accused of conspiracy or breaches of restrictive covenants, providing measured, strategic guidance through high‑stakes disputes. Her sector experience includes technology, entertainment, retail and recruitment, and she has completed senior in‑house secondments for major UK employers, giving her a deep understanding of the operational realities facing HR and leadership teams.
Emma’s practice covers the full spectrum of employment disputes: whistleblowing, discrimination, equal pay, industrial relations issues, bonus litigation, confidential information cases and complex grievance matters. She is known for her calm, focused approach and her ability to cut through complexity to provide solutions that support her clients’ wider commercial objectives.
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