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Emily Watts

Emily Watts

Associate

London

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Emily is an associate in the firm's Business and Commercial Disputes department. Emily advises a variety of clients from financial institutions to individuals and deals with a wide range of general commercial and contractual disputes, as well as regulatory matters.

Emily Watts is an exceptional associate with a great analytical capacity and attention to detail – conducting her work in a very professional and friendly manner.

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Admissions

  • England and Wales

Related Capabilities

Business & Commercial Disputes Business & Commercial Disputes

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Regulation, Compliance & Advisory Regulation, Compliance & Advisory

Financial Institutions Financial Institutions

Government Contracts & Public Procurement Government Contracts & Public Procurement

  • Business & Commercial Disputes

  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Regulation, Compliance & Advisory

  • Financial Institutions

  • Government Contracts & Public Procurement

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