Emma Downey

Emma Downey

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I joined Waddington Turner Wall Solicitors in 2017. I have experience in all aspects of private family law particularly in complex financial disputes.

As Head of Family Law Department, I strive to provide the best possible experience for my clients, in what can often be the most stressful period of their lives. My advice is provided in a down-to-earth and easy to understand manner. I aim to minimise legalese and explain fully any legal processes or court procedures.

Don't let my age and friendly demeanor deceive you. Be assured that I am here to fight your corner and in that respect I am clinical, focussed and driven.

I was educated at St Bede’s College in Manchester and Prior to joining WTW, I worked at a firm specialising in law relating to children. I am currently studying for my Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CiLEX) qualifications.

Specialisms

I have advised and represented clients on the following issues:

• Divorces.
• Judicial Separation.
• Cohabitation Agreements.
• Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements.
• Matrimonial finances.
• Financial Consent Orders.
• Financial Remedy Orders.
• Matrimonial Home Rights Notices.
• Private children matters under the Children Act 1989.
• Non-Molestation and Occupational Orders under the Family Law Act 1996.
• Disputes relating to co-owned property (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (ToLATA)).
• Debt Collection.

Approach

I combine compassion with a firm no-nonsense approach to achieve the best results for my clients. In doing so, I take a sensible but firm and methodical approach to solving problems.

Paralegal Awards 2021

• Highly Commended for Paralegal of the Year (North).
• Finalist for Best Family Law Paralegal
• Finalist for Paralegal of the Year (North).

Testimonials

What clients say:

• “the three words I would use to describe her are professional, clinical and effective”.
• “Emma has instantly calmed me, provided excellent clear advice, listing the full options available and has gone above and beyond in terms of service. Her level of expertise is second to none and I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Emma for anyone seeking advice in the future”.
• “Emma rang me on her day off and gave me some advice. Fantastic service thank you”.
• “Professional, swift and understanding, ALWAYS on hand either by phone or in person to accommodate and deal with any issues. I can’t thank Emma and her entire team enough for their professionalism throughout my entire case”.
• “worked tirelessly throughout my darkest hour to ensure the best result for me thankyou you gave me my life back”.
• “I found Emma to be very professional and her advice was always clear and well explained”.
• “Emma was extremely helpful, effective and efficient. I would absolutely use this firm again. They have been fantastic”.