About Emily McNally
Emily has been helping individuals gain access to justice and equal treatment for over a decade. In the course of her career, she has assisted clients in a number of jurisdictions, including Canada, Peru, Pakistan, and the United States. She has been based in London since 2016.
Emily cut her teeth in contentious proceedings as a criminal defence case worker with Edward Fail Bradshaw Waterson Solicitors working for both legally aided and private clients. Her case load spanned police stations, magistrates’ courts, Crown Courts and the Court of Appeal. She is an experienced accredited police station representative assisting clients in the critical early stages of their cases.
Before practicing law, Emily worked for a number of human rights charities, including the anti-death penalty organisation Reprieve, a refugee shelter, and the UN Children’s Organisation UNICEF.
"Emily was super helpful in a very distressing situation, provided clear and concise advice and made me feel much more at ease. Thank you so much."
Emily joined the HJA Crime Team in 2022. She has a broad practice in serious criminal defence work, assisting clients from the police investigation stage all the way up to the Crown Court. She specialises in representing young clients at the police station and in the Youth Court.
Emily works tirelessly to assist individuals caught up in the criminal justice system, and strives in every case to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients and their families.
Client Comments
- “We had the pleasure of having Emily McNally represent us. She showed complete professionalism throughout the case and was extremely knowledgeable in all fields. We couldn’t be more happier with the service she provided and we would definitely recommend her!”
- “Emily McNally, the solicitor we dealt with at HJA, was approachable, helpful, clear and efficient. We are so thankful with the incredible result and Emily made sure it was a positive experience.”
- “I had the pleasure of working with Emily McNally on a recent legal matter, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience.She demonstrated exceptional knowledge and expertise, guiding me through every step of the process with clarity and professionalism. Their attention to detail and commitment to my case made a significant difference. I highly recommend this service.”
- “Very helpful and got a really good outcome.”
- “Very helpful, straight to the point and highlighted all key points in my case to get the correct and just outcome from the moment i instructed to act on behalf.”
- “Very good service,our solicitor really helps us,very professional,promptly”
- “Emily was super helpful in a very distressing situation, provided clear and concise advice and made me feel much more at ease. Thank you so much.”
Career
- Solicitor, Hodge Jones & Allen, 2023 to present
- Trainee Solicitor, Hodge Jones & Allen, 2021 – 2023
- Criminal Case Worker & Paralegal, Edward Fail Bradshaw Waterson Solicitors
- Legal & Police Officer, Reprieve
- Intellectual Property Paralegal, UN Centre for Agricultural Research Peru
- Information Officer, UNICEF Canada
- Support Worker, Christie Refugee Centre Toronto
Members & Appointments
- Accredited Police Station Representative
- Associate Member, London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association
Education
- University of Cambridge, LLB
- BPP University, Legal Practice Course
- University of Toronto, MA (Hons)
- University of Toronto, BA (Hons)
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