Emily Arnold
Emily particularly enjoys the personal side of law, taking the time to understand clients and their individual circumstances.
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Biography
Emily joined Myerson as a Trainee Solicitor in 2024 and is currently in the Employment department. Emily studied Law at the University of Liverpool, graduating with a 2:1 in 2019.
Following this, she worked as a Paralegal at two law firms, in both the Dispute Resolution Knowledge Management team, and in the Disputes and Investigations team, gaining valuable experience in litigation and arbitration. Emily is currently completing the SQE qualification with BPP University.
Areas of focus
Recent Experience
Before joining Myerson, Emily worked as a Paralegal in Disputes & Investigations, assisting on a range of arbitration and commercial litigation matters.
A particular highlight was attending an investor-state arbitration at the Peace Palace in The Hague, where she assisted a small legal team.
Prior to this role, Emily worked at a law firm as a Legal Assistant to a Professional Support Lawyer, supporting a wide variety of litigation teams across various offices.
Emily’s seats at Myerson have included Insolvency, Probate Litigation and Family, and she is currently completing her Employment seat.
Insights & Media
Myerson Magazine Summer 2026 Issue
We're pleased to share the latest issue of Myerson Magazine, bringing together practical legal insights, updates on significant legislative changes and stories from across the firm. In this Summer edition, our experts explore the legal issues affecting individuals, families, business owners and property investors, from the Renters' Rights Act and...
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Pride at Work: Protecting LGBTQ+ Employees from Workplace Discrimination
With Pride celebrations coming up and continuing across the UK each year, many employers take visible steps towards inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Despite this, LGBTQ+ employees can still face discrimination, harassment, bullying or unfair treatment in the workplace, and employers should ensure proactive steps are taken to prevent...
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Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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National Minimum Wage Increase - The Impact on Hospitality and Leisure
As we approach April 2026, businesses across the hospitality and leisure sector should be braced for another significant rise in the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) and National Living Wage (“NLW”). Although annual increases are not new, the scale of recent changes combined with wider cost pressures means that this year’s adjustments warrant...
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Technology-Facilitated Abuse: The Growing Digital Threat in Family Law
Technology facilitated abuse refers to the misuse of everyday technology to harass, control, stalk, or harm someone. Abuse is often thought of as being physical or emotional, but tech abuse can be just as damaging and can remain hidden and difficult to prove. Our family lawyers explore what technology-facilitated abuse is, how it can present in...
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes and What Employers Need to Know as Reforms Take Effect
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It amends the law relating to employment rights to enhance employee protections, bringing major changes throughout 2026 and 2027. With key provisions now coming into force, our Employment Lawyers focus on the key reforms expected in April 2026, which employers...
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Can I Use ChatGPT for My Divorce?
Although AI can be a helpful tool for simplifying complex areas of law, such as divorce, using it comes with risks. A common question on Google is whether ChatGPT can help with divorce. Our Family Lawyers outline why you should not rely on AI to handle divorce and financial settlement, and the benefits of instructing a specialist family lawyer.
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Pre-Nups, Post-Nups and the Christmas Proposal: Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until the Wedding to Talk About Them
In the UK, the most common dates for marriage proposals are Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, with research showing that up to a third of engagements happen over the festive season . With this surge in proposals fast approaching, it’s important to also prepare for the practical side of marriage. While receiving a proposal is an exciting and...
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Domestic Abuse: Legal Protections and Support UK
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a global campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse, challenge harmful behaviours, and provide vital support for victims and survivors. This is followed by the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence (25 November - 10 December), which highlights the legal and practical measures available to...
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An Introduction To Director Disqualification Proceedings
The Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (CDDA 1986) sets out the circumstances in which an individual or corporate entity may be disqualified from acting as a director of a company or from being concerned with or taking part in its promotion, formation, or management. The CDDA 1986 aims to maintain the integrity of the business...
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