Emma Watt
SolicitorCommercial advisor focused on legal risks and business solutions.
My role
As a member of our governance and commercial department, I advise private, public and third-sector organisations on commercial contracts, business opportunities and corporate reorganisations. I frequently provide contract reviews for health and social care providers, reports on regulatory compliance and carry out legal due diligence on large-scale restructures.
My experience
My training at Anthony Collins Solicitors began with providing support and advice to vulnerable individuals and this continues to influence the work I undertake for commercial organisations. I have provided a wide range of advice across our housing, local government, and health and social care sectors and enjoy working alongside clients looking to grow and improve their services.
My specialisms
- Commercial and legal risk analysis (legal due diligence)
- Business reorganisation
- Governance and regulatory compliance
Residential care contracts - the Competition and Markets Authority’s draft advice on consumer law
In addition to the final guidance on fees charged after the death of a resident, the Competition and Markets Authority has published draft advice to help care homes understand their wider obligations.
The best things in life are free - but are still subject to consumer protection
The European Court of Justice has confirmed the recent opinion that a state-funded school, providing free education, is subject to the European Union’s rules on unfair contract terms.
Residential care contracts - fees after death
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now published final advice to help care homes understand and comply with their responsibilities under consumer law, in these circumstances.
Residential care contracts - consumer rights and the cost of charging fees in advance
The use of large up-front fees and disproportionate deposits has already resulted in significant cost consequences for one care provider.
Charities and professional fundraising - The fundamentals
As a charity trustee, are you managing your charity's resources effectively? Do you have appropriate financial planning strategies?
Social care contracts and commissioning – market study update
The CMA recognises that the sector “performs a vital public service that benefits many people”[1] and the good news is that overall (despite public awareness of malpractice) residents and relatives receive good care.
Top-up troubles – providing a genuine alternative where social care costs increase
The complaint The individual (Ms C) was placed in residential care before the Care Act 2014 came into force, and her relatives agreed to pay a £50 weekly top-up fee towards her care costs.
Contracting with the NHS and healthcare organisations
Identify where financial responsibility rests — whilst healthcare is generally a free-for-all, certain social services are means-tested.
I have been recognised for the work I do
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