Emma joined DFA Law in November 2021. She has gained a wealth of knowledge in family law, having worked in family law since 2006, and qualifying as a solicitor in 2012.
Emma deals with all aspects of family law, including domestic abuse, cohabitation, divorce proceedings and finances arising from divorce. She has a particular interest in private law children matters, and has been involved in many complex cases involving children.
Emma takes a sympathetic yet robust approach to cases. She appreciates the sensitive nature of family law cases and is able to guide clients through a difficult time in order to achieve the best outcome for them. She regularly attends court to conduct advocacy.
As a member of Resolution, Emma is committed to a constructive and non-confrontational approach to family law and is also a Family Law Accredited specialist of the Law Society.
Emma is a Domestic Abuse Champion for Oxfordshire (since 2018) and previously ran a domestic abuse advice clinic with a local charity.
Reported cases
A reported case is a judicial decision that is published for others to view. It often clarifies a legal principle, and shows transparency of the court’s approach. Emma has the following reported cases, which are a great testament to her skill, knowledge and approach to helping clients:
2020 R (no order for contact after findings of domestic abuse [2020] EWFC B57
2025 A v B [2025] EWFC 329 (B)
