Emily Elliott

Emily has represented individuals who are being investigated by the police and prosecuting authorities, including the CPS, FCA and SFO.

She has particular interest in cases where there is a cross border and international element and frequently acts for individuals facing extradition or the publication of INTERPOL red notices.

She also acts for companies and organisations, conducting internal investigations into allegations of misconduct.

Emily has particular experience assisting individuals who are at risk of reputational damage due to falling victim to "sextortion" or blackmail.

Prior to joining Kingsley Napley, Emily was part of the Standby Defence Team for Radovan Karadžić at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

Emily is a member of the Kingsley Napley Diversity & Inclusion group and a co-chair of the LGBTQ+ and Allies network.

Notable Cases

• Representing several individuals who face INTERPOL red notices.
• Representing individuals who are at risk of reputational damage due to falling victim to "sextortion" or blackmail.
• Representing several individuals in respect of SFO investigations into overseas bribery and corruption.
• Conducting internal investigations for a number of companies and organisations into allegations of misconduct by current and former staff members.
• Represented a company, challenging an overseas restraint order.
• Secured an acquittal for a man accused of theft.
• Secured an acquittal for Colonel Kumar Lama, a Colonel in the Nepalese army, on charges of torture.

Professional memberships

• Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum
• Young Fraud Lawyers Association
• Women In Criminal Law