Sarah Emerson

Sarah is experienced in both UK and international disputes, investigations and crisis management. Her work spans a number of sectors including manufacturing & products, the environment, construction, energy & infrastructure, cyber and financial products (group litigation). 

Sarah is known for her strategic approach when handling disputes. She has experience of structuring group actions and obtaining funding for litigation against, and on behalf of, major institutions, and is adept at dealing with jurisdictional issues in both litigation and arbitration. 

She has been lead Partner and trusted advisor to a range of clients over the years having recently represented both developers and major contractors in TCC disputes, been legal adviser to FTSE 250 companies in relation to cyber incidents, acted on a series of Bermuda Form arbitrations for an international energy company, and as advisor to UK and international businesses in relation to infrastructure and engineering matters namely recent changes in legislation, disasters on site and complex construction litigation including that arising out of the post Grenfell Towers environment in particular advising on the Building Safety Act 2022. 

Before joining Hill Dickinson Sarah was Co-Head of the Commercial Disputes Department at a mid-market London law firm. Prior to this Sarah spent 6 years at a renowned US firm, and her junior lawyer years at a large national firm.

Sarah is listed as a recommended lawyer in the Legal 500 2024 rankings, and earlier in her career was named a top “Next Generation” Lawyer, also by Legal 500.