Emma has advised businesses and individuals interacting with, under investigation, or facing prosecution by organisations such as the Serious Fraud Office, Crown Prosecution Service, HM Revenue and Customs, the National Crime Agency, the Financial Conduct Authority and the police.

Emma has extensive experience in both internal and regulator-initiated investigations of both a domestic and cross-border nature and has acted for clients in connection with a variety of investigations across different jurisdictions and sectors (life sciences, financial services, energy, construction).

Emma has a detailed understanding of both the law and procedure relating to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and has advised clients on all aspects of asset recovery from pre-charge restraint to post-conviction confiscation.

Prior to moving into private practice, Emma spent eight years as a criminal law specialist barrister (trial attorney) at the London Bar conducting heavyweight financial crime and fraud jury trials for both the prosecution and defence. As a result, she has an in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system.

As a prosecutor, Emma worked closely with law enforcement (including the police and the National Crime Agency) to prepare cases for trial. She appeared as junior counsel for the prosecution in Operation Fort, the largest human trafficking investigation ever to be undertaken in Europe, which involved extensive requests to other European jurisdictions for extradition of suspects and mutual legal assistance.

Emma has also spent 12 months seconded to Serious Fraud Office.

Emma is on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.