James Russell & Emma Swann—Wilsons

Wilsons has strengthened its practice with the appointment of new partners James Russell and Emma Swann. James joins Wilsons 20-strong litigation group, as commercial litigator with particular experience of complex financial disputes. He is also a solicitor-advocate with rights to appear in all higher courts (civil). New education partner Emma brings extensive experience advising Church of England maintained schools and academies, local authorities and Church of England Diocesan Boards. She has also advised on more than 50 academy projects, including single academy converters.