Emily trained with the firm, representing corporates and individuals across a broad range of matters, including criminal investigations and proceedings, extradition, sanctions, statutory inquiries and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. She has acted for both UK and international clients in proceedings before the magistrates’ court and High Court, and regularly advises on matters involving politically sensitive issues and human rights considerations.  

Her experience includes acting for individuals facing extradition, and preparing cases involving a wide range of statutory bars to extradition. She has advised on sanctions compliance and delisting matters under the Russia (Sanctions) Regulations and Global Anti-Corruption Regulations, as well as matters arising from a statutory inquiry conducted by the Charities Commission for England & Wales. Emily also supports corporate clients on general AML compliance, risk management and internal policies.

Prior to qualifying, Emily was seconded to Marylebone Cricket Club, where she supported the in-house team on a broad range of commercial matters.

Before training in law, Emily spent several years at a London-based corporate intelligence and investigations firm, advising private equity firms, financial institutions and corporates on reputation, regulatory, political and compliance-related risks in the MENA and Western Europe regions. She has also worked at a leading regional law firm in Amman, Jordan, and with an international charity working to protect heritage and traditional crafts in conflict zones.

Emily holds an undergraduate degree in Arabic and French from the University of Edinburgh. She obtained her Master of Laws (LLM) with distinction from BPP University and her LPC with distinction from the University of Law. Emily speaks Arabic and French to a professional working standard and is an accredited mediator.