Biography

Emma Shafton, Associate, Reed Smith LLP, London Formerly at the London Bar, Emma joined Reed Smith’s Global Commercial Disputes and Global Regulatory Enforcement groups in February 2019. Emma’s practice focuses on corporate crime, investigations and civil fraud. She frequently advises clients suspected of fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption, market abuse, and insider dealing. Emma advises clients on all aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 including asset freezes/forfeiture, confiscation and AML compliance. In her commercial litigation practice, Emma has particular experience of conducting complex civil conspiracy claims. In the litigation funding sphere, Emma has recently acted for a funded claimant as part of a cross-border team seeking to monetise a portfolio of non-performing loans valued at over $600 million.