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Real estate litigation - Band 3: "She is very skilled at settlement and mediation." "Emma is a great lawyer."

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Emma specialises in property disputes and advises developers, investors and private clients on disputes concerning land or buildings. She heads up our Real Estate Disputes team.

Emma advises developers on development risk and related disputes during acquisition, construction and the sales and estate management process. She acts for investors and funds in respect of asset management for both commercial and residential property and for high net worth individuals and family offices on a range of property issues. She is recommended for her responsive and strategic approach to litigation and dispute resolution.

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CV

Since 2025 Partner, Head of Real Estate Disputes, Taylor Wessing
2008-2025 Partner, Head of Property Dispute Resolution, Winckworth Sherwood LLP
2002-2008 Partner, Freemans
2001 Admitted as a solicitor, England & Wales
2000 QLTT, College of Law
1996 Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law
1995 LLB, University of Sheffield

Career

Since 2025 Partner, Head of Real Estate Disputes, Taylor Wessing
2008-2025 Partner, Head of Property Dispute Resolution, Winckworth Sherwood LLP
2002-2008 Partner, Freemans

Education

2001 Admitted as a solicitor, England & Wales
2000 QLTT, College of Law
1996 Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law
1995 LLB, University of Sheffield

Awards

Chambers and Partners UK 2026

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Real estate litigation - Band 3: "She is very skilled at settlement and mediation." "Emma is a great lawyer."

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