Emily Downey

Emily Downey

Law Graduate

Emily Downey is a Law Graduate with the firm’s litigation team.

Based in our Queenstown office she is working with the firm’s civil litigation team, assisting Principal Michael Walker, and senior members of our civil team including Ben Gresson and Ashley Dawson-Swale.

Emily will be assisting with matters including commercial contract disputes, construction and building disputes and breaches of contract. She will be working on legal research, document drafting, preparing legal opinions and preparation for court hearings.

Emily grew up in Alexandra and studied in Dunedin. She went on to complete both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics at the University of Otago. Emily has recently completed her professionals and is due to be admitted to the bar in late 2024.

Outside of work Emily enjoys all the great things Central Otago has to offer, particularly outdoor activities such as running and hiking.