Emma Nash
Emma’s practice encompasses the full spectrum of serious and complex criminal cases, both prosecuting and defending. An outstanding jury advocate with formidable skill in cross-examination and speeches, her meticulous preparation of every case is self-evident.
Emma is particularly suited to dealing with cases which are sensitive or those involving the young or vulnerable, including those with mental health difficulties and has excellent communication skills with an empathetic approach.
Hardworking and offering a high level of professional care, Emma is extremely accessible and responsive. Her down to earth manner makes her an extremely popular choice for lay and professional clients alike.
Practice Areas
Emma has particular expertise in the most serious sexual offences including those involving very young children but her extensive experience also encompasses a wide and diverse range of offences including murder, serious violence, aggravated burglary, child cruelty, arson with intent, robbery, large scale drugs supply offences and firearm offences, along with serious dishonesty offences.
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Criminal Defence
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R v K C [2009] All ER (D) 290 Murder – Juror bias, juror writing about case. Led by Chris Sallon QC
R v K G [2019] EWCA Crim 787 – Robbery, appeal against sentence
R v ML [2007] EWCA Crim 1766 – Sexual assault by a teacher on 2 pupils, cross admissibility of counts
R v DW [2006] EWCA Crim 2496 – Appeal against sentence – Making indecent images of children
R v BV – GBH on defendants baby involving “shaken baby” injuries – Led by Jane Bickerstaff QC
R v AM – Rape of grandfather’s partner
R v C -Sexual abuse of 2 step grandchildren aged 6 and 8 at trial over a 3 year period.
R v TW – Sexual assault on a 4 year old
R v SL – Aggravated burglary involving a knife
R v SI – Historic sexual abuse of defendants step daughter and granddaughter
R v TN – S18 GBH involving 10 stab wounds
R v S – Multiple rapes of child aged 9 years by adult
R v DP – Historic rapes and sexual abuse of defendants step daughter who had mental health illnesses
R v P C –32 counts of sexual misconduct towards young children over 10 years by a teacher
R v KD –S18 stabbing case, defendant with significant mental health issues, led by William Clegg QC
R v GS –8 Week multi-handed money laundering trial as led junior
R v DG – 2 S18 offences involving an angle grinder and perverting the course of justice
R v HW – Firearms and ammunition, disposing of them linked to a murder, young and vulnerable defendant
R v NG – S18 GBH by defendant with multiple mental health illnesses on his nurse
R v ER – S18 stabbing. Both defendant and complainant vulnerable
R v DW – Multi handed drugs importation and money laundering
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Criminal Prosecution
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Sex cases
R v B – 2020 – Basildon CC – Secured the conviction of a care worker who had seriously and repeatedly sexually abused an elderly man with significant mental health illnesses he was charged with caring for in his own home.
R v C – 2019 – Ipswich CC – prosecuting for Essex CPS Rasso unit. Secured convictions for 11 offenses of child sexual abuse where the defendant had groomed the victim and abused him between the ages of 12 and 16. https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/suffolk-man-found-guilty-of-sex-offences-1-6424716
R v ML [2007] EWCA Crim 1766 – Sexual assault on 2 pupils by teacher – Collusion/ innocent contamination
R v RC – Multiple rapes and sexual assault of a child when aged between 12 and 17
R v AL – Sexual abuse of D’s own daughter aged 6-7 and 7 at trial
R v MB – Sexual abuse of deceased vulnerable adult by care worker
R v KD – Sexual abuse of 2 vulnerable females by a Police Crime Scene Examiner in the course of his employment
R v WM – Rape of defendants own 11 year old daughter
R v TC –Regular sexual abuse of 2 children aged 5 and 9 by a 15 year old defendant
R v P – Historic sexual abuse of child, 80 year old defendant
R v AP – Historic sexual abuse of a 15 year old child by her step father
R v AW -Sexual abuse of a 5-7 year old child (8 at trial) by her uncle who had mental health illnesses.
R v MA – Multiple rapes and sexual assaults of two 8 year old children by a 12 year old defendant aged 17 at trial
R v AT – Multiple rapes of 2 women who were vulnerable partners of the defendant
R v W – Sexual assault of 4 year old child
Other cases
R v AW – Aggravated burglary with a firearm and possession of firearm with intent
R v JTC – S18 GBH where victim left in persistent vegetative state
R v R and T – Series of distraction burglaries against vulnerable adults
R v KV – Assault and shooting
R v AJ – S18 stabbing
R v TA – Supply of drugs, intimidation and coercion of young man to deal
R v BH – Serial burglar who, in the course of one, stabbed a householder
R v GSD – Arson with intent
E v DPP [2005] EWHC 1077 (Admin) -Case stated – Adjournments, delay, legitimate expectations
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Military & Courts Martial
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Emma is experienced in defending members and employees of the armed forces at trial for both military and civil offences before Courts-Martial or Standing Civilian Courts both in the UK and abroad.
R v a Private Soldier (Parachute Regiment) – 2 Week GBH with intent trial by General Court-Martial
R v a Guardsman – S20 GBH case
Professional Memberships
Criminal Bar Association (former secretary and executive committee member)
South East Circuit
Essex Bar Mess
Awards, Qualifications & Other
Grade 3 CPS Counsel
CPS Rasso Panel
Vulnerable witness course approved facilitator
GDPR trained
2000 Inner Temple Ashworth scholar
2000 Inner Temple Duke of Edinburgh Scholar
2001 Inner Temple Geoffrey Veale Prizewinner