Emma Kelly

Emma is regularly instructed by both social housing providers and private landlords; Emma has earned a reputation for her adept handling of complex and sensitive cases.

Emma’s expertise encompasses a wide range of housing law matters, including possession claims, injunction applications and housing disrepair. Emma is often trusted with complex cases including issues of capacity, contested trials of fact and quantum, and legal arguments such as Summary Judgment.

Emma also regularly advises on housing matters, drafts pleadings, applications, and pre-action letters such as 6.3 responses.

Her clients benefit from her meticulous preparation, strategic thinking, and persuasive advocacy, ensuring that their interests are robustly represented.

Emma has a particular interest in commercial and property disputes, she brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to her practice. Emma excels at cases involving contractual issues, landlord-tenant disputes, money claims and commercial litigation. 

Emma’s meticulous preparation and dedication ensure she is a safe pair of hands for her clients. She provides a client-focussed calming presence outside of court, offering clear and supportive guidance. In the courtroom, she is a formidable and persuasive advocate with an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.

Emma also regularly accepts instructions to advise on a variety of business and Property disputes, attend on clients in conference and draft pleadings.

Emma accepts instructions at all stages of financial remedies proceedings. She regularly appears for applicants, respondents and interveners in proceedings under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Emma also accepts instructions to advise on financial matters.

Emma is known for her ability to navigate sensitive and emotionally charged situations with professionalism and compassion, providing clear and pragmatic advice to her clients. She is particularly adept at handling cases involving vulnerable clients, where her empathetic approach and clear, concise advice provide crucial support throughout the legal process.

Emma has quickly developed a busy and varied practice in criminal law, accepting instructions in both prosecution and defence cases. Known for her meticulous preparation and compelling advocacy, Emma handles a wide range of criminal matters, including serious violence, drug offences and driving matters. She has a personable approach with clients whilst remaining a formidable advocate in court and a trusted advisor in complex legal situations.

Cases

R v O

Emma represented a Defendant acquitted of Possession with intent to supply 0.5 kilograms of cannabis.

R v S

Successful application to vacate plea, entered when the client was represented by another, in a complex matter. 

R v C

Emma represented a Defendant for offences of dangerous driving and numerous other driving offences. A custodial sentence was avoided, and a suspended sentence imposed following Emma’s tactical decision to call a live character witness.