Emma van Bunnens

Partner

I am a family law solicitor specialising in divorce, finances and cases involving children. I also represent clients dealing with both pre and post nuptial agreements. In my practice, I also represent separating cohabitees in disputes relating to property and grandparents dealing with issues of contact with their grandchildren. I also represent clients seeking Special Guardianship Orders.

I studied Law at the University of Sussex and then went on to complete my Legal Practice Course at the College of law, Guildford. In 2004, I completed my training contract with Allen Ticehurst Solicitors and was taken on by the firm. I remained with the firm when it merged with Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2012. I was made Associate Solicitor in 2013 and then Partner in 2016.

With the sensitivity needed to handle difficult situations, I resolve disputes in a pragmatic and sensible way whether it be a difficult matter involving children or a complex high net worth divorce case. I ensure I deal with matters in a way that results in the best for my client and each case is dealt with on its own facts. I’m a member of resolution and therefore put emphasis on resolving disputes in a fair and efficient way, again handling such matters in a sensitive manner. A testimonial provided by a client stated: ‘Pragmatic advice delivered in an empathetic manner. Spot on!’

Unlike most family lawyers, I do much of my own advocacy in court, so clients are represented by an expert who fully understands their situation instead of relying on a separate barrister. I’m also acutely aware of the costs involved in the legal process and therefore offer clients fixed fees in respect of much of my work.

I am Head of our East Grinstead office. Deputy Head of the Family Department as well as being the firm’s Work Experience Partner and the Training Principal.

Outside of work, I spend my spare time with family, and I enjoy spending time horse-riding and being outdoors.

Emma van Bunnens

Partner
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I have known Emma in a professional capacity for nearly 10 years. I have always found her to be efficient, knowledgeable in her areas of legal expertise and someone who works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. Emma is consistently methodical in her case preparation. She knows exactly what information is important and what is not. She has proven to have the ability and temperament to deal with sensitive situations, always remaining calm and positive. I have been confident to recommend Emma in the past and her experience, knowledge and charming personality make her a highly competent and popular family solicitor. Having worked with many solicitors over 25 years, I hold Emma van Bunnens in the highest regard. She is a true professional who I do not hesitate to recommend again and again.

Russell Burton, Senior Clerk

For the last few years Emma van Bunnens has represented me in the extremely fraught relationship I have with my ‘ex’. During this time she has shouldered all the stresses and complexities of this situation and has always done so with a calm and good-humoured professionalism that has not only resolutely protected my legal/financial position, but has also allowed me to get on with life. She is the light at the end of the tunnel.

KM