Emma Dearnaley

As a senior associate in our London office, Emma's practice covers a wide range of commercial disputes with a specialism in international, complex and high value investigations and claims, often relating to fraud. In advising her clients on fraud-related disputes, Emma has asset tracing and recovery at the forefront of her mind.

Prior to returning to the London office in 2016, Emma spent over two years in our Hong Kong office where she qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong. Emma's experience of working with clients on disputes throughout Asia has added to her notable experience of dealing with Russian/CIS disputes. Emma's multi-jurisdictional practice has also given her experience of litigating offshore, including in Cyprus, BVI and Cayman.

Emma's determined and resourceful approach to litigation is reflected in the results she has achieved for her clients. Emma has particular experience of deploying interim orders (such as freezing, search, receivership, committal and disclosure orders), including several novel applications which pushed the boundaries of the existing law. Emma has also advised on all stages of the dispute resolution process, including trials and settlement negotiations.

Emma also brings a unique perspective gained from her previous employment as a lawyer at the National Crime Agency, where she managed investigations and claims brought under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and developed relationships at law enforcement organisations in the UK and internationally. Today, Emma helps her clients to navigate proceeds of crime issues.