Emily Jennett

Emily joined Becket Chambers as a tenant in October 2025 upon the successful completion of her pupillage. She currently accepts instructions in private child, public law and civil proceedings.

Emily studied Law at the University of Kent before winning a scholarship for the Bar Course at Cardiff University, and was called to the bar in 2022.

Emily particularly welcomes Public Law Children work and has a strong background in this area. Prior to joining Chambers, Emily worked for a firm which represented the Local Authority in the West Midlands. Since joining, she has continued to develop her practice and regularly appears on behalf of parents, guardians and local authorities at all stages of proceedings. Notably, Emily is the first and only member of Chambers to have been led whilst still a pupil. Emily has a particular interest in matters concerning non-accidental injuries, fabricated and induced illness and neglect.

Emily additionally accepts instructions in Private Family Law matters, primarily dealing with applications stemming from the Family Law Act 1996 and the Children Act 1989. Emily has represented parents and guardians, and particularly invites cases with alleged domestic abuse or parental alienation.

Emily is also developing her Civil Law practice. Emily appears regularly in the County Court for road traffic matters, personal injury and landlord and tenant disputes. Emily also accepts instructions in employment matters, particularly in relation to the disputes stemming from the Equality Act 2010.

When Emily is not working she is often found volunteering at the local Universities. She regularly assists in student advocacy events by playing the role of a Judge or a witness, and is a mentor in a scheme launched by the University of Kent. Emily additionally volunteers at the Kent Law Clinic, providing pro bono advice to the public.

Outside of the law, Emily enjoys live music and spending time with her dogs.

Emily's practice has a strong focus on Public Children, and she has the distinction of being the first member of chambers to have been led on fact-finding as a pupil. In this seven-day fact-finding hearing on fictitious illness and emotional harm, representing a parent, Emily was chosen by leading counsel to assist with preparing written submissions and cross-examination of the child because of her background in care cases, and meticulous approach to research.

Emily regularly appears in court for care matters, including interim care orders as well as complex care hearings. As well as her experience of representing local authorities, Emily also has extensive experience of working with clients with cognitive difficulties, learning difficulties or language barriers. She is rapidly developing a reputation for being a good listener and a very approachable barrister, whilst also being prepared to challenge a judge where it is in her client’s best interest.

Emily regularly represents either parent in private children matters at all stages from fact-finding hearings to final hearings, though she recommends instruction at the earliest opportunity. She aims to help parents resolve matters quickly, but she will remain with a case where necessary in order for matters to be concluded.

Her sensitivity to the emotional issues involved, and her experience, make her particularly adept at working with parents with mental health issues. In one recent instance, she was able to manage negotiations where one parent had cut contact due to deteriorating mental health, and help the couple to reach a final agreement.

Emily is experienced in fact-finding and in cross-examining parents, social workers and Cafcass officers in these cases.

Emily is frequently instructed in personal injury claims, most commonly those arising from road traffic accidents.

She acts at all stages in cases ranging from small claims to fast-track proceedings. Emily understands that the circumstances resulting in the need to make a claim following an accident can be highly stressful, and her supportive and sensitive approach aims to put clients at their ease. However, she also has a robust approach to advocacy in court, and reviews the associated information and reports with a level of detail that inspires confidence.

As well as advocacy, Emily will provide written advice and pleadings.

Emily specialises in matters relating to landlords and tenants and regularly represents local authorities, housing associations and tenants to advise on the merits of possession cases.

She acts on behalf of local authorities in obtaining antisocial behaviour injunctions and also represents clients in committal, for example, in situations involving harassment. Emily frequently acts for tenants in claims against landlords for property in disrepair, including those in social housing.

She has experience of working with clients with mental capacity issues, and ensuring that their legal rights are upheld.