Emma Hubbard 

Senior Solicitor

Emma joined Hall Brown in January 2023 having qualified and practised family law since 2007.

Before joining Hall Brown, Emma worked in Sheffield and spent several years at Irwin Mitchell where she worked alongside Hall Brown’s Martin Loxley, Alison Fernandes, Zoe Round and Melanie Hadwin.

Although based in Yorkshire, Emma conducts cases nationally and internationally. She has particular expertise in complex private law children cases in which she has built an excellent reputation for providing first class advice and representation. She is often seen as the “go to” lawyer in this area. Emma has advised and supported parents needing help to resolve the day to day arrangements for their children and also to the more complex children cases involving surrogacy, Parental Orders, international and internal relocation of children, allegations of domestic abuse and parental alienation.

Emma has first hand understanding of the more nuanced complexities involved in cases where the parents or children have complex health needs including neurodiversity. Emma has a neurodiverse child. This gives Emma a greater insight into the needs of neurodiverse families and the difficulties that many face, especially where families separate.

Alongside her complex private children practice, Emma also represents clients going through relationship breakdown including divorce, financial agreements, cohabitation issues and protection from domestic abuse including applications for Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.

Emma is a member of Resolution and supports clients in trying to resolve issues in an amicable and constructive manner. She is highly praised by clients and work referrers for her calm, straight forward communication, going the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcome, whilst also being tenacious in her approach and strategy. This has been recognised in the legal directories where Emma has been ranked as an “Associate to watch” for the last 2 years by Chambers and Partners and is named in the Legal 500, following feedback from clients and other professionals with whom Emma works.

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