Emma Finch

Emma Finch is a Solicitor at the firm, having also completed her training contract with Shaar Bridge Solicitors. Since joining the firm in 2022, Emma has built a strong reputation for her professionalism, attention to detail and client-focused approach. She now manages her own caseload, with a primary focus on family law, while continuing to assist the firm’s senior solicitors on litigation and personal injury matters.

Emma is passionate about helping clients through what are often some of the most difficult and emotional periods of their lives. She provides practical, commercially focused and compassionate legal advice, ensuring that every client feels supported, informed and confident throughout the legal process.

Family Law

Family law is Emma’s principal area of practice, and since qualifying as a solicitor she has developed a busy caseload covering a broad range of private family matters. She advises clients throughout every stage of their case, from initial instruction through to final resolution, providing practical, commercially focused and compassionate advice tailored to each client’s individual circumstances.

Emma regularly acts for clients in divorce proceedings, financial remedy applications and private Children Act matters. She has experience advising on child arrangements, parental responsibility, prohibited steps orders and specific issue applications, together with cases involving allegations of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour. Emma often attends Court hearings alongside counsel to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved for every client.

Emma has considerable experience in both negotiated settlements and contested proceedings. She advises clients in financial remedy cases involving property, pensions, businesses and wider matrimonial assets, and has assisted in securing favourable settlements in high-value cases. She understands that financial disputes can have a significant impact on her clients’ future and is committed to achieving fair and practical resolutions, whether through negotiation or contested litigation.

Emma prides herself on building strong relationships with her clients, recognising that family proceedings are often emotionally challenging and can have lasting consequences. She is known for her approachable manner, attention to detail and ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and reassuring way, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout the entirety of their matter.

Personal Injury & Medical Negligence

Alongside her family practice, Emma has considerable experience in personal injury and clinical negligence matters. She has assisted on a wide range of claimant claims involving employers’ liability, road traffic accidents and medical negligence.

Her work includes obtaining and analysing medical evidence, drafting pleadings, schedules of loss and witness statements, liaising with medical experts and supporting litigation through to settlement.

Emma assisted in a complex medical negligence claim arising from the stillbirth of twins, which concluded with an £80,000 settlement together with a formal apology from NHS England. She remains committed to providing sensitive, compassionate support to clients pursuing claims arising from life-changing injuries or negligent medical treatment.

General Litigation

Emma has assisted on contractual disputes, landlord and tenant matters, employment claims and High Court litigation. Emma played a key role in Aviva Insurance Ltd v Nadeem & Anor [2024], acting for the First Defendant in High Court committal proceedings. Her responsibilities included reviewing extensive evidence and drafting witness statements, with the Court ultimately finding the First Defendant not guilty.

Emma also assisted in an unfair dismissal claim which settled for £75,000 shortly before the Employment Tribunal hearing.

In private client work, Emma has experience drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and assisting with probate and estate administration. 

Notable Cases

1. Achieved a negotiated settlement in financial remedy proceedings involving matrimonial assets in excess of £1 million, securing a favourable outcome for the client.
2. Successfully negotiated an out-of-court settlement whereby the client retained 100% of the matrimonial property, avoiding the need for a contested final hearing and ensuring the client had minimal disruption to her day.
3. Managed all case preparation for a PHR in private law Children Act proceedings, achieving a reduction of more than 50% in the allegations to be determined at the Fact-Finding Hearing.
4. Aviva Insurance Ltd v Nadeem & Anor [2024] – Assisted in acting for the First Defendant in High Court committal proceedings arising from allegations of fundamental dishonesty. Emma was responsible for reviewing extensive documentary evidence and preparing witness statements. Following trial, the High Court found the First Defendant not guilty.
5.  Dealt with a complex clinical negligence claim arising from the stillbirth of twins. The claim concluded with an £80,000 settlement together with a formal apology from NHS England.

Approach

Known for her approachable and personable manner, Emma takes pride in building strong relationships with her clients. She believes in providing clear, practical advice tailored to each individual’s circumstances and is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome while offering reassurance throughout the legal process.

Emma combines technical expertise with meticulous preparation and a proactive approach, making her a trusted adviser and valued member of the firm’s legal team.