04/08/2026
Meet the team 👋 Dr Emma Palmer, Head of Family Law at MSB
Dr Palmer is a Partner at MSB Solicitors and leads one of the largest family teams in the North West. She specialises in complex and high-risk children cases, with particular expertise in cross-border and international matters, safeguarding concerns and multi-agency involvement.
⭐️ Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked
⭐️ Resolution Accredited Specialist in Child Abduction, Forced Marriage, Honour Based and Domestic Abuse
⭐️ Panel Member of the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit for England and Wales
Emma represents children within complex proceedings, as well as parents and intervenors, and is regularly instructed on cases requiring senior oversight and strategic direction. Known for her clear, decisive advice, she combines strong legal judgement with a calm, pragmatic approach, supporting clients through legally and emotionally complex situations.
Alongside her practice, Emma leads the continued growth of the department, driving high standards of legal delivery while supporting colleagues on challenging and specialist cases.
Contact Emma,
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