Emma Wilson

Emma acts in all aspects of family finance proceedings, including financial remedies and Schedule 1 of the Children Act.

A Partner recently described her as “thorough and erudite” in her case-preparation, and she is known for getting straight to the heart of issues, regardless of any complexities. Emma has significant experience in dealing with complex cases concerning (but not limited to): beneficial ownership/joinder of intervenors; non-disclosure; and non-matrimonial property.

Emma is highly regarded by solicitors for her pragmatic approach and commitment to exploring all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. She frequently appears in Private FDRs and Roundtable meetings, and her focus is on helping clients achieve early financial settlement.

Emma is ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500 (divorce and financial remedies).

Emma is often instructed in private Children cases of the utmost complexity. She has experience acting in cases involving serious allegations of abuse, in addition to nuanced issues regarding parental alienation and harm. She is frequently instructed in complicated fact-finding hearings, both for the party raising allegations of harm, and equally for the party seeking to challenge such allegations.

Emma has experience representing vulnerable parties, including those with additional needs. Her work often involves cases with the separate representation of children.

Emma’s caseload often comprises an international element, including applications concerning travel to non-Hague Convention countries, and applications seeking (or opposing) international relocation.

Emma is ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500 (children and domestic abuse) which records that “Emma is a strong advocate, amenable and composed to clients and compelling before the court”.

Reported Cases

Re T (Fact-Finding) [2024] EWFC 446 (B): Emma recently represented the Applicant Father in fact-finding proceedings concerning allegations of child physical/sexual abuse. No findings of abuse were made against the father, with findings made against the Maternal Grandmother.

Emma is available to instruct in all stages of child abduction work, including ex parte hearings. She has experience appearing in applications in relation to Forced Marriage Protection Orders.