Emma Brown
Biography
Emma is an associate in the Baker McKenzie Dispute Resolution team based in London. Emma undertakes a broad spectrum of commercial litigation, advisory and general disputes work. In addition to experience in general commercial disputes, Emma practices in a number of specialist areas, including investigations.
Emma first joined Baker McKenzie as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2015 and qualified into the Dispute Resolution team in September 2017. During Emma's training contract, she also undertook seats in the London office’s Private Equity & Funds and IT/Commercial departments. In her final seat, Emma spent six months on secondment at a global technology company in London, where she assisted the in-house legal team.
Representative Legal Matters
Litigation and Arbitration
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Representing a CIS-client in complex multi-party litigation pertaining to the disputed ownership of various assets.
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Assisting an individual with the successful discharge of a worldwide freezing order against them and defending tortious claims against them in ongoing litigation.
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Acting in an LCIA arbitration concerning claims of fraudulent misrepresentative arising from the build of a power plant in Africa.
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Assisting an individual to contest the jurisdiction of the court in relation to a GBP 7 million default judgment awarded against him.
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Acting for and assisting a technology company to settle a significant dispute regarding the supply of software, and the provision of services relating to that software.
Investigations
- Acting for a FTSE 100 company in the manufacturing sector in relation to the investigation of bribery-related matters (including suspected bribery of foreign public officials in Asia) before the UK Serious Fraud Office and the US Department of Justice.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Law Society of England & Wales - Member
Corporate Responsibility
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Emma is a member of the firms volunteering and fundraising committee. In addition, Emma has participated in a number of the Firm's CSR programmes, including the PRIME initiative, for which the Firm regularly hosts work experience and events focused on broadening social mobility within the legal profession.
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Emma has worked on various matters with the Firm's current pro bono clients.
Admissions
- England & Wales~United Kingdom (2017)
Education
- University of Bristol (Experimental Psychology BSc Hons degree) (2013)
- University of Law (Graduate Diploma in Law)
- University of Law (Legal Practice Course)