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Emma Watt

Senior associate

Senior associate in the projects team

Emma provides legal advice and strategic support to health and social care providers, charities, and social businesses. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, she helps organisations achieve their commercial objectives and build strong relationships across the private, public, and third sectors.

Working alongside or in place of an in-house counsel function, Emma drafts terms of business, reviews tender opportunities, and advises on consumer rights, digital transformation, intellectual property, and brand management. She also delivers training, develops practical guides, and designs processes to improve legal understanding and organisational efficiency.

Known for her pragmatic, commercially focused approach, Emma supports clients in navigating the challenges and opportunities of regulated environments. With deep sector knowledge and proactive horizon scanning, she enables providers to prepare for change and reinvest in their services.

My specialisms

  • Commercial and legal risk analysis (legal due diligence)
  • Business reorganisation
  • Governance and regulatory compliance

My insights

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