TALMA Dispute Resolution
Lawyers
Emma Villard
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Position
A member of the Paris Bar, Emma’s practice focuses on international arbitration and business litigation.
She acts as counsel in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and arbitration-related litigation.
As regards business litigation, she focuses on shareholders’ disputes.
She has extensive experience advising on disputes in the energy, construction and hospitality sectors.
Prior to joining our firm, Emma worked in French and international business law firms in Paris, Geneva and Hong Kong.
Emma holds a Master’s degree in International Dispute Resolution (MIDS) from the Geneva Center for International Dispute Settlement, as well as degrees from the Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne and the City University of Hong-Kong.
She also holds a double degree in French-English law from the University of Leicester (UK) and Strasbourg’s Faculty of Law, Political Science and Management.
Career
Since 2023 - Associate, TALMA Dispute Resolution
2022 - Law Clerk, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
Languages
English, French
Memberships
Since 2018 - Coach, Concours d’Arbitrage International de Paris
Since 2017 - Vice-President for Marketing of ELSA (European Law Students' Association)
Since 2015 - Community Coordinator, UNICEF
Since 2015 - Reading Buddy - Volunteering in school program, University of Leicester Pro Bono
Since 2015 - Presenter, Pro Bono Street Law Program
Since 2015 - Mentor, Mentor and Mentee Scheme of Law Society of the University of Leicester
2016-2017 - Head of communications of ELSA (European Law Students' Association)
Education
2022 - Paris Bar
2020 - Master of Laws (LL.M.) International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), CIDS Geneva Center for International Dispute Settlement
2019 - Master II Global Business Law and Governance, International Economic Law, University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
2019 - Master of Laws (LL.M.) International Economic Law, City University of Hong Kong
2017 - Double-Maîtrise droit franco-anglais / Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Strasburg (France) and University of Leicester