Emily McKechnie

Barrister at Wilberforce Chambers (UK)

Speaker

Emily McKechnie

Emily has a wealth of experience in high value and complicated commercial and business disputes, including fraud, complex contracts, fiduciary liability, unfair prejudice, joint ventures, cryptocurrencies, breach of confidence, commercial property and arbitration. Her practice covers a wide range of interim relief, including freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal / third party disclosure orders, search orders, summary judgment / strike out, security for costs, committal proceedings, challenges to jurisdiction. She is a robust advocate who applies commercial common sense to complex cases and has a strong tactical understanding of litigation. Chambers & Partners 2023 notes that “Emily is very smart and understands her clients’ objectives and reputational and commercial drivers. She is very easy to work with and her advocacy is impressive – she inspires confidence”.