Emma is a Corporate Tax Director in the Edinburgh office and advises on tax planning for corporate entities in a variety of areas, including succession and restructuring.
She advises clients across multiple sectors and a range of sizes from SMEs and owner managed businesses to large international corporates.
Emma joined Saffery in 2026 having qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor with a Top 10 accounting firm.
Key experience
- Advising on the tax implications of group restructure or simplification,
- Designing tax efficient succession step plans,
- Managing the tax due diligence process when buying and selling companies,
- Advising on claims incorporated within Corporation Tax returns – including capital allowances and R&D,
- Assessing the availability of gains reliefs for individuals and corporates, including Business Asset Disposal Relief and Substantial Shareholdings Exemption.
Interests
Emma spends her free time with friends and family, including her husband and young son. She is interested in Formula 1 and enjoys long walks with the family cockapoo.