Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP

Employment Law

Partner

Emma advises both a national and international client base on all aspects of employment law including contentious, advisory and transactional matters.

Recommended by Legal 500 UK, Emma is described as having “masses of gravitas and great client skills.” Her dedication and hard work are consistently highlighted by clients and peers alike.

Emma has experience in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, consultancy agreements and settlement agreements, as well as staff handbooks and policies. She has extensive experiences in conducting and resolving employment litigation in both the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the High Court. In addition, she frequently advises a mix of high-growth startups and leading global corporations on high-value corporate transactions. She also advises on compliance issues such as the employment aspects of data protection matters and the drafting of Modern Slavery Act statements.

Emma is part of a “very responsive” team, who are “exceptionally good and very highly respected globally.”

English

Employment Lawyer's Association Industrial Law Society, Co-Chair (since April 2025)

University of Nottingham, LL.B. (Hons), Law, 2009 BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course, Distinction, 2010