Bolstering our real estate group with a new Head of Real Estate Disputes

We have strengthened our global real estate offering with the arrival of Emma Chadwick as a new partner. Emma, an accomplished real estate disputes specialist, joins from a leading UK law firm, where she previously headed the litigation and property dispute resolution team. Her deep expertise in the real estate litigation space will be a powerful asset for both international and UK clients, underscoring the firm’s ongoing commitment to be a leading advisor to the real estate sector. 

This strategic appointment responds directly to increasing client demand for high-end support in relation to contentious real estate matters and supports our ambitious international growth strategy. Emma focuses on development and acquisition risk, asset management matters, and a growing number of disputes for family offices and UHNWIs. A former barrister and a Solicitor Advocate, her arrival enhances the firm’s wider property litigation capabilities. 

Paul Lawrence, head of our real estate group in the UK, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Emma to the firm. Her impressive track record and top tier reputation for property litigation will be invaluable, adding real strength to our international Real Estate practice. Our clients will benefit from her ability to handle complex litigation as well as her experience in strategic risk management advice, an area where we are seeing strong and growing demand”

Speaking on her move, Emma Chadwick said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Taylor Wessing at such an exciting time. The firm’s international platform, strong focus on collaboration across practices and borders, and ambitious agenda set a perfect stage for growing a high-quality Real Estate Disputes offering. I look forward to developing the practice alongside my new colleagues.”

Shane Gleghorn, UK Managing Partner and Global Co-chair, added: “We are delighted to see Emma join as we continue to invest in our strategic growth. Real Estate Disputes is an important part of our real estate and disputes practice and intersects with our key practice groups.