Emily is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution department of Payne Hicks Beach. Emily specialises in contentious trusts and probate.
Emily is experienced in domestic and offshore claims involving will validity challenges, the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, trustee and executor disputes, proprietary estoppel, charitable legacy disputes, applications for relief from forfeiture, and Court of Protection proceedings.
Emily acts for beneficiaries, executors, trustees, and charities.
Emily is described in the Legal 500 as a “very capable and experienced specialist contentious trusts and estate [litigator]” who is “pragmatic and sensible to work alongside“.
Emily sits on the Next Generation Committee for the National Association of Independent Administrators. Emily is a member of ConTrA and has completed the ACTAPS course. Emily hosts seasonal networking events in London for the Private Client Network.
Emily qualified as a solicitor in March 2023 and joined Payne Hicks Beach in 2025.
