Emma Potter
Professional Overview
Emma is a family solicitor who supports clients through divorce, separation and related family matters with empathy and professionalism. She understands that family law issues are often emotionally complex and works to provide clear, reassuring guidance at every stage.
Approachable and responsive, Emma places great importance on communication and continuity. Clients value that Emma takes the time to understand the details of their case and the wider context of their family life. She approaches matters constructively wherever possible, recognising that negotiated or mediated outcomes can often reduce stress and uncertainty. At the same time, she appreciates that some cases require the structure and protection of formal court proceedings and uses her connections in courts to achieve the resolution that clients deserve.
Emma’s focus is on helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence, ensuring that decisions made now support long-term stability. She values working in such a specialised family law firm and provides a warm, empathetic approach to all of her cases.
Areas of Practice
Emma advises on divorce, financial matters arising from separation and arrangements for children. Each case is assessed on its own facts to determine the most appropriate and proportionate course of action, whether through negotiated resolution or court proceedings.
Experience and Background
Emma holds both an LLB and an LLM and qualified as a solicitor in 2025. Before specialising in family law, she worked in residential property, where she developed strong skills in client care, transaction management and supporting individuals during significant life events.
Her transition into family law reflects a clear commitment to working more closely with clients facing sensitive and personal challenges. As a member of Resolution, she supports a constructive approach to dispute resolution while recognising that firm action is sometimes required to protect her clients’ interests. Working within a specialist family law team, she provides focused and consistent support from instruction through to conclusion.
Outside the Office
Emma is passionate about the outdoors and can often be found hiking or running. She is also an avid gym-goer and loves keeping active when she’s not at her desk.