“Emma Boffey represents the calibre of modern Scottish advocate who pairs intellectual distinction with formidable commercial insight. Called to the Bar in 2022 and admitted as a Faculty Scholar, she brings to the Court of Session and appellate courts a rare combination of first class academic achievement and substantial experience gained within leading private practice. From complex company and insolvency disputes to professional liability, financial services litigation and group proceedings, Emma is trusted with high value matters demanding precision, clarity and strategic focus. Recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, she delivers advocacy that is rigorous, composed and commercially astute, earning the confidence of instructing solicitors and clients alike.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Emma Boffey is an Advocate at Axiom Advocates, called to the Bar in 2022 and admitted to the Faculty of Advocates as a Faculty Scholar. She practises across a broad range of commercial disputes, combining first class academic credentials with substantial experience gained in leading private practice.

Before calling to the Bar, Emma spent seven years at CMS, progressing from trainee solicitor to senior associate. She also worked as a Legal Assistant at the Scottish Law Commission, contributing to work on contract and trusts. She holds an LL.B (First Class Honours) and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Strathclyde.

What Emma Boffey Actually Does

Emma practises in all areas of commercial dispute resolution. She is regularly instructed in high value and complex litigation at first instance and in appellate proceedings. Her core areas include:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Company and corporate litigation
• Insolvency disputes
• Professional liability, negligence and regulatory matters
• Property disputes
• Financial services litigation
• Technology related disputes
• Group proceedings in the Court of Session

Emma has particular experience acting in group proceedings before the Court of Session, representing both claimants and defenders across a range of sectors. She is trusted with complex, high value commercial matters requiring careful analysis, strategic thinking and clear advocacy.

Why She Is Different

Emma is known for her sharp intellect and meticulous preparation. Chambers & Partners describes her as “Extremely bright and diligent: her manner when dealing with clients and counsel makes her a delight to work with.”

Her background as a senior associate in a leading international firm gives her a strong commercial understanding of client pressures and business realities. She combines academic rigour with practical judgement, delivering advice that is clear, structured and strategically focused.

Trust Markers

• Admitted to the Faculty of Advocates (2022)
• Faculty Scholar during devilling
• Devilmasters: Ross McClelland KC, Susan Ower KC and Wendy Culross
• Chambers & Partners: Recommended in Litigation Scotland and Banking Litigation Scotland (Band 1 team; Associate to Watch 2019-2021 as a solicitor)
• Legal 500: Recommended in Commercial Litigation Scotland (Band 1 team; Rising Star 2019-2021 as a solicitor)
• Rising Star of the Year finalist, Scottish Legal Awards 2020
• Junior Solicitor of the Year, Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2019
• Winner, Access to Justice Foundation Essay Prize 2010

Career Background

• 2022: Called to the Bar and admitted to the Faculty of Advocates
• 2021-2022: Devil, Faculty Scholar
• 2012-2021: Trainee solicitor, associate and senior associate, CMS
• 2010-2011: Legal Assistant, Scottish Law Commission (Contract and Trusts)
• LL.B (First Class Honours) and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde

Contact

• Email: emma.boffey@axiomadvocates.com
• Telephone: 07900 250 833
• Year of Call: 2022