Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Family law

Emma is a partner in the family team with over 15 years of experience. She offers a depth and breadth of expertise in all aspects of family law and has developed particular capabilities in the resolution of complex and high value financial issues on divorce, private children law matters, cohabitation disputes and the drafting of marital and cohabitation agreements. Her extensive international experience sees her draw regularly on her network of international contacts across her caseload. She works for clients from a wide range of backgrounds including entrepreneurs, family business owners, city professionals, celebrities and the independently wealthy.

Emma also has extensive expertise in advising in respect to modern family building whether through surrogacy, assisted reproduction, donor conception, co-parenting and adoption (both domestic and international). She has worked on numerous complex surrogacy cases involving overseas jurisdictions and for clients with international connections.

As a qualified mediator, she can also assist clients in seeking to resolve issues outside the context of court proceedings. Emma frequently contributes to the legal press and is a member of Resolution.

Trained: Penningtons Manches Cooper 2005 – 2007, Camilla Baldwin 2007 – 2009, Mishcon de Reya 2009 – 2022, partner 2021, Penningtons Manches Cooper 2022 to date, partner

Resolution

College of Law: Legal Practice Course 2004 – 2005

University of Exeter: LLB Law 2000 – 2003