Emily specialises in dispute resolution in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors. She has acted and advised on international disputes in numerous jurisdictions including arbitration (under the LCIA, ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL rules), expert determination, adjudication, mediation and English court proceedings. Emily regularly works with owners and contractors and advises on standard form construction contracts (including the JCT, NEC, and FIDIC forms), bespoke contracts and PFI arrangements. Emily also appears as an advocate before the English courts and arbitral tribunals.
Prior to joining Fenwick Elliott, Emily gained over 10 years’ experience in a top tier international disputes practice, working in London and Hong Kong. She also has in-house experience in senior and leadership roles in large corporations, most recently as an interim Head of Legal.
Examples of Emily's expertise include:
Emily obtained her Higher Rights (civil) in 2013, completed the South Eastern Circuit International Advanced Advocacy Course at Keble College, Oxford in 2014 and spent 3 years on secondment to an in-house advocacy practice within a previous law firm.
Emily has contributed to leading industry journals and publications including Construction Law, International Construction Law Review, Practical Law Company, Kluwer Arbitration Blog, and The Paris Journal of Arbitration/Les Cahiers de l’Arbitrage. She has also spoken at international events and conferences, and in-house training sessions for clients.