Called to the Bar in 1999 (Inner Temple)
Pupillage and tenancy at 29 Bedford Row before joining the present set (then Mitre Court Buildings) in 2002.
Principal areas of practice:
Family Law, in particular ancillary relief and private law children disputes.
Education:
Charterhouse School
Exeter University (Politics)
College of Law, London
Inns of Court School of Law
Membership:
Family Law Bar Association
Inner Temple
Personal:
Married with two children. Interests include music, running and travel.
What the directories say:
“Emma Sumner has, of late, been involved in a number of complex ancillary relief cases. “She has a real iron fist in velvet glove approach, which is extremely effective,” enthuse interviewees.” Chambers & Partners 2012
Elevated up a band in Chambers & Partners 2011, it is commented that Emma Sumner has “a forceful but eminently reasonable” approach to ancillary relief and private children disputes. "The "very professional" Emma Sumner is a young barrister who is tipped to rise through the ranks." Chambers & Partners 2010
"Sumner is quickly developing a strong reputation in the field, particularly for her excellent client care skills:"With her confidence and charm she can make a client feel looked after and special."" Chambers & Partners 2009.
"Her combination of robust advocacy and attentive service wins points with solicitors and clients" Chambers & Partners 2008
Described as "skilful" in The Legal 500 Directory 2007 and "excellent on her feet" in Chambers & Partners 2007
