Emma Tormey is a partner in Ashurst’s disputes, investigations, and advisory team, based in Dubai, where she has practiced since 2018
Emma’s practice focusses on commercial disputes, spanning arbitration, litigation, and investigations, with a focus on civil fraud claims.
Emma acts for clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes across the UAE and its financial freezones, as well as the broader Middle East and Africa. With financial services and technology sector experience, Emma regularly acts for banks, investment funds, fintech companies, and technology businesses.
Emma also sits as an arbitrator.
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