Emma joined Bolt Burdon Kemp in July 2023 and is a Senior Solicitor in the Abuse team.
Emma specialises in bringing civil claims on behalf of survivors of abuse, with a particular focus on holding powerful institutions to account. She has developed a specialist interest in claims against the Church, driven by her commitment to challenging longstanding cultures of silence and ensuring accountability where there have been systemic failures to protect children.
Emma brings over five years’ experience in Human Rights and Civil Liberties, having trained and qualified at a leading human rights firm. She began her work in abuse law working on the high-profile case against Andrew Tate, which cemented her dedication to this area of practice. She continues her commitment to securing justice for survivors here at BBK.
Throughout her career, Emma has worked on a number of high-profile and complex civil claims. These include representing victims of the 1982 Hyde Park bombing and a claim arising from the 1984 shooting of WPC Yvonne Fletcher from inside the Libyan Embassy. More recently, Emma has represented multiple survivors of abuse perpetrated by David Tudor and has spoken live on Times Radio about the systemic failures that allowed him to be protected by senior members of the Church.
Emma is known for her empathetic, trauma-informed approach. She understands the courage it takes for survivors to come forward and is committed to supporting her clients with sensitivity, clarity, and care throughout the legal process. She works to ensure that every client feels heard and empowered, recognising that justice can take many forms: whether through compensation, accountability, acknowledgment, or the opportunity to have their voice heard.
In addition to her casework, Emma actively follows developments in the law relating to violence against women and institutional accountability, particularly in the context of the Church. She has contributed feedback to government-led inquiries and has spoken in the media on multiple occasions, advocating for stronger legal protections and meaningful reform to better safeguard survivors.
Emma is deeply committed not only to achieving justice for her clients, but also to driving wider systemic change.
Media Commentary:
- Honour-based abuse: Still a lot more to be done – New Law Journal
- A call for change – The Law Society Gazette
- Catcalling is now a crime – Cosmopolitan
- It’s not just Grok we should worry about – Glamour
- Grooming gangs ‘cover-up’ – Daily Express
- My daughter, 15, was murdered by her ex. It must be called ‘domestic violence’ – The I Paper
