Stewarts Law LLP

Trust and Probate Litigation

Partner

Emma advises beneficiaries, trustees, and other fiduciaries on trust disputes both onshore and in numerous offshore jurisdictions. Emma also specialises in probate disputes, including when conflicts of private international law arise, and disputes overseen by the Court of Protection.

Emma regularly advises where there is friction between beneficiaries and fiduciaries and also to facilitate separation of beneficial interests, assisting with associated court applications both on- and off-shore.

Emma advises on succession issues and the validity of wills, including issues of capacity and advises where conflicts of private international law arise. She also assists with claims made under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Emma also has experience in relation to the affairs of those who have lost capacity and associated applications in the Court of Protection.

Emma graduated from Exeter University having studied Law with European study in Italy (at the University of Bologna). She joined Stewarts in 2017 after spending eight years at Withers LLP.

Nominated as a star associate at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2020. Achieved distinction in the STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes (2019). Top 35 Under 35, eprivate client award (2016). AIJA (International Association of  Young Lawyers). The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists.

Emma enjoys tennis, yoga, skiing and cooking for friends.