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Emily Elliott
Emily is an Associate in the Criminal Litigation department, specialising in all areas of financial and business crime, general crime, international crime and internal investigations.
Financial and Business Crime
Emily frequently represents clients in relation to financial and business crime investigations, including in relation to allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing, market abuse and money laundering. Her cases have included complex overseas bribery and corruption investigations by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into suspected tax evasion, and an insider dealing investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
International Crime and Extradition
Emily has a particular interest and expertise in international crime (in particular, universal jurisdiction) and extradition, having been part of the Standby Defence Team for Radovan Karadžić at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, prior to joining Kingsley Napley. Emily has advised clients on a number of investigations with cross border and international elements and acts for individuals facing extradition or the publication of INTERPOL red notices. Her current cases include a number of cross border investigations into alleged bribery and corruption.
Internal Investigations
Emily also acts for companies and organisations, conducting internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, including fraud, data protection breaches and human rights breaches. Her experience spans a number of sectors, including professional services, financial services and non-profit.
General Crime, “Sextortion” and Blackmail
Emily advises clients under investigation by the police and other prosecuting authorities, from arrest and interviews under caution in the police station through to trial. Her experience includes defending clients accused of sexual offences, assault, theft and controlling and coercive behaviour.
In particular, Emily specialises in assisting individuals who are at risk of reputational damage due to falling victim to "sextortion" or blackmail. In doing so, she frequently works with Kingsley Napley’s reputation management team, to ensure that her clients achieve a result which avoids adverse publicity and reputational damage.
Diversity and Inclusion
Emily is a member of the Kingsley Napley Diversity & Inclusion group and co-chair of the LGBTQ+ and Allies network.
recent Cases
International Crime and Extradition
- Representing several individuals who face INTERPOL red notices.
- Represented a company, challenging an overseas restraint order.
- Advice in respect of universal jurisdiction and war crimes related allegations.
Criminal Defence and Police Investigations
- Representing individuals who are at risk of reputational damage due to falling victim to "sextortion" or blackmail.
- Secured an acquittal for a man accused of theft.
Internal Investigations
- Conducting internal investigations for a number of companies and organisations into allegations of misconduct by current and former staff members.
Bribery and Corruption
- Representing several individuals in respect of SFO investigations into overseas bribery and corruption.
Professional memberships and societies
"I am very happy with the result and I consider you to be very good at what you do, the way you face problems and the updates you regularly provide."
One of Emily's clients