Emma Morris joins Burgess Mee Family Law, bringing a wealth of experience.
- Morris transitions from Ince, targeting high net worth and complex cases.
- Her clientele spans entrepreneurs, sports and entertainment figures, and professionals.
- Her expertise includes obtaining a groundbreaking Civil Restraint Order.
- Burgess Mee celebrated in recent legal awards, marking its tenth anniversary.
Emma Morris has officially joined Burgess Mee Family Law as a Legal Director, infusing the firm with substantial expertise from her tenure at Ince (formerly Gordon Dadds). Her professional journey began upon her qualification in 1995 when she joined Wedlake Bell as a solicitor specialising in family law. Over the years, Morris ascended the ranks to partner and head of department at Rooks Rider Solicitors, amassing a breadth of experience in handling intricate family law matters.
In her new role, Morris will be primarily focused on high net worth matters, financial settlements, and complex children-related cases. Her clientele comprises entrepreneurs, sports figures, entertainment industry professionals, and individuals with trust interests, reflecting a diverse and demanding array of legal challenges.
Morris’s career is marked by notable legal achievements, including being amongst the first, if not the very first, to secure a Civil Restraint Order in an ancillary relief case. Such accomplishments underscore her capacity to navigate complex legal frameworks and secure outcomes that set precedents within the legal community.
Antonia Mee, co-founder and partner at Burgess Mee, expressed enthusiasm regarding Morris’s appointment, highlighting the strategic advantage her experience brings. “Emma brings a wealth of invaluable experience to Burgess Mee, having worked on some of the most complex, often high-profile, family law cases,” Mee stated, emphasising the enhanced capability Morris offers to the firm’s clientele.
Emma Morris herself acknowledged the stellar reputation of Burgess Mee, renowned for excellence and innovation in client services and firm culture. Morris noted, “I’m excited to be joining Burgess Mee, which has a stellar reputation for excellence and innovation in terms of its client work and service as well as the firm’s culture.” Her commitment to advancing the firm’s mission is evident as she aims to bolster the firm’s capacity to tackle diverse family and divorce issues head-on.
The announcement of Morris’s appointment coincides with Burgess Mee’s tenth anniversary. The firm has recently been recognised in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2023, and acclaimed as London Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2022, alongside being named Best Boutique Family Law Firm at the 2022 eprivateclient Excellence Awards. These accolades reflect a sustained commitment to delivering superior legal services.
Emma Morris’s appointment signifies a strategic enhancement to Burgess Mee’s legal team, poised to tackle complex family law challenges.
