Band 1
Provided by Emma Sumner
Emma is an experienced and leading specialist in matrimonial finance cases.
She is regularly instructed on her own against KCs and her practice often involves complex, high value financial work. Her widespread expertise includes offshore assets, valuation, trusts, international clients, nondisclosure issues and the status of agreements.
Emma regularly sits as a private evaluator in out of court Financial Dispute Resolution hearings.
Emma is a graduate of Exeter University (BA Hons, Politics). She was called to the Bar in 1999 and has been ranked as a leading junior in this field since 2007.
Family Law Bar Association
UHNW and HNW Financial remedy cases often involving substantial assets.
As would be expected, much of Emma's work takes place privately and without publicity. However she did act in DE v FE [2022] EWFC 71
“Emma is an exceptional all rounder. She is excellent with clients and immediately gains their trust and respect. She is supremely diligent in her preparation and will always have read everything and understood every detail and she is a persuasive advocate. She demonstrates all of these qualities and really deserves her recognition as one of the very best senior juniors.”
“She often represents high-profile individuals in the sporting and business industries. Sumner has a depth of experience acting unled against KC opposition.”
“Emma is bright, articulate and has a wonderful bedside manner. Her case preparation is meticulous, and she has excellent judgement. Her service delivery is first rate.”
Chambers and Partners 2022 and Legal 500 2023
Provided by Chambers
Emma Sumner acts in high net worth ancillary relief proceedings, and is a specialist at navigating complex trust and tax structures. She often represents high-profile international individuals in the sporting and business industries. Sumner has a depth of experience of acting unled against KC opposition.
Provided by Chambers
Emma's very calm, hugely determined and someone who will fight for her clients. She's a skilled advocate with incredible judgement, who is very hot on case preparation.
She's very strategic, very good at anticipating outcomes and very good in her interactions and engagement with clients. She has their trust.
Emma has exceptional poise and charm and outstanding client care skills. She has a great ability to make vulnerable clients feel comfortable and empowered.
Emma's very calm, hugely determined and someone who will fight for her clients. She's a skilled advocate with incredible judgement, who is very hot on case preparation.
She's very strategic, very good at anticipating outcomes and very good in her interactions and engagement with clients. She has their trust.
Emma has exceptional poise and charm and outstanding client care skills. She has a great ability to make vulnerable clients feel comfortable and empowered.
Provided by 1 Hare Court
Family Offices and High Net Worth
