PCB Byrne

Criminal litigation, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings

Partner specialising in the defence of corporate fraud, business crime and regulatory work. Emma has acted in various high profile and international investigations brought against individuals by the SFO, CPS and HMRC as well as other regulatory bodies and prosecution agencies. She acted for the directors of Soma Oil and Gas in relation to the much publicised corruption investigation by the SFO. Emma also defended one of the individuals prosecuted by the SFO for LIBOR fixing. She is also known for her skill and expertise in regulatory work, in particular representation of solicitors who face criminal allegations as well as representing those solicitors in regulatory proceedings instigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Emma has also appeared regularly as an advocate defending solicitors in front of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. Other regulatory experience includes defending medical professionals in proceedings brought by the General Medical Council and General Dental Council.

Qualified in 2001. Assistant solicitor at EBR Attridge before joining niche business crime firm Richard Nelson LLP in 2007 before joining Byrne and Partners in 2014. She was made a partner in 2017.

Solicitors Assistance Scheme, European Criminal Bar Association and Fraud Lawyers Association

Nottingham Trent University (LLB Hons); Nottingham Law School (Legal Practice Course, commendation)

Running and travel.