Position

Emily’s practice encompasses all aspects of commercial and property law. She acts largely in business and commercial property disputes, in particular in areas where her specialisms overlap such as secured lending and commercial fraud. She is an experienced trial advocate, both as sole counsel and as a junior to leading counsel, and has appeared in multi week trials in both the Commercial Court and the Chancery Division.

Emily frequently receives positive feedback for her fast turnaround of high quality work as well as her dedicated and hard-working nature. Her personable manner means that she has a loyal following from a wide range of clients.

Her recent clients have included: a nationwide energy company, leading property developers, action groups, charities, trust companies, Pakistani politicians and an England footballer.

Education

LLM, Distinction and Prize for Legal Theory (LSE) BVC, Very Competent (BPP) Connor Scholarship, Middle Temple GDL, Commendation (City University) BSC (Hons) Economics and Geography, 2:1 (University College London)

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

LEADING JUNIORS3

Emily Betts –Gatehouse Chambers 'Emily is extremely articulate and knowledgeable, with a commercial instinct that results in excellent all-round advice for the client. Emily has become a go-to barrister for Chancery/commercial work.'

London Bar

Property litigation

LEADING JUNIORS3

Emily Betts –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Emily is extremely articulate and knowledgeable with a commercial instinct that results in excellent all round advice for the client.'