Emma Hunt > Mills Selig > Belfast, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Mills Selig
21 ARTHUR STREET
BELFAST
BT1 4GA
United Kingdom

Work Department

Head of Litigation

Position

Partner

Career

Emma is widely recognised for her expertise in Commercial Litigation. Her client base spans property, financial services, manufacturing, construction and Ports and Harbours.

She has a particular specialism in complex property disputes (often high-value and involving advice on injunctive relief), banking litigation and intellectual property disputes.

Adding to our well-established reputation in the area of media and defamation, Emma has also developed a practice in advising on issues arising out of the use of social media and other online forums.

Her focus is on achieving the best result for her client. This may involve the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation and arbitration.

Emma has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Judicature Rules Committee in Northern Ireland.

In addition, Emma is a member of the Property Litigation Association (PLA), a UK wide association for lawyers specialising in property litigation.


Landmarks

  • acted for one of Northern Ireland’s largest ports in judicial review proceedings challenging grant of permission
  • acted for numerous commercial and retail landlords advising on injunctive proceedings arising from forfeiture of commercial leases
  • acting for one of the largest local banks in pursuing high-value enforcement and recovery proceedings
  • acted for a local company in one of the first reported decisions in this jurisdiction involving defamatory publications on Facebook

What they say:

“A seasoned and well-experienced litigator with a strong practice. She is very good.”

“Emma Hunt is a formidable litigator, personable and determined with a ready ability to resolve even the most complex cases”

“Emma Hunt has a commitment to the task at hand which is exceptional. She has good judgement and problem-solving skills in difficult cases, which adds huge value for clients. She displays an integrity in her dealings which instils confidence in clients. An excellent lawyer”

“She has been extremely proactive in her approach, taking me through all potential outcomes and explaining the processes and legal complexities in language I can understand” 

“An extremely sharp lawyer who can quickly analyse the situation and give excellent advice”

Chambers and Partners / Legal 500

Memberships

Chair of the Northern Ireland Young Solicitors’ Association 2007; Northern Ireland Young Solicitors’ Association since 2003; elected member of the Council of the Law Society of Northern Ireland; Supreme Court of Judicature Rules Committee.

Lawyer Rankings

Northern Ireland > Dispute resolution

(Leading partners)

Emma HuntMills Selig

The Mills Selig litigation team acts on a wide range of disputes, including commercial, media and defamation, and property disputes. Emma Hunt is an expert in defamation disputes; she is defending Sir Van Morrison in a defamation action brought by the Minister for Health, Robin Swann. Kirsten Magee often defends clients in claims concerning breach of contract and product liability. Maeve Fisher focuses on licensing and property litigation. At the senior associate level, Rebecca Logan is experienced in various commercial disputes, including matters regarding trespassing and harassment on company property.

Northern Ireland > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property

Mills Selig provides comprehensive guidance to clients on a wide range of IP matters, encompassing copyright, franchising, and data protection. Co-leading the department are Emma Hunt and Kirsten Magee. Both are litigation partners and often advise clients on a wide range of IP disputes and judicial reviews, often concerning patent infringement and trademark infringement. Glenn Watterson, corporate partner, provides IP advice concerning licensing matters.