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Emma Shortland

Assistant Solicitor

Emma is an Assistant Solicitor at Vardags.

Emma Shortland

Education

Emma studied Law at Liverpool John Moores University, before completing the Legal Practice Course with LLM (Distinction) and the Practical Skills Course at the University of Law.

Career

Emma trained at a national law firm, qualifying as a solicitor in 2023. Upon qualification, she was promoted to the role of Assistant Solicitor. She then joined Vardags in May 2025.

Emma specialises in financial remedy matters, particularly those with complicating factors. She has experience handling divorces which take place years after separation, advising on post-separation contributions, seeking disclosure orders against non-compliant spouses, and representing intervenors to divorce proceedings. 

Additionally, Emma also has experience in complex children cases, including those where serious allegations have been raised by her clients or by the opposing side. 

Personal

Emma was born in Yorkshire and then lived in Scotland until she was 6 years old, before moving to Cheshire/Stoke. She completed the Law Society Family Law Microcredential in June 2024, achieving 95%.

Emma is a member of Resolution, an organisation of professionals committed to the constructive resolution of family law disputes. 

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Vardags is one of the UK’s top divorce law firms. We specialise in complex, high net worth and international cases. Our President Ayesha Vardag has been widely described as “Britain’s Top Divorce Lawyer” and the “Diva of Divorce”.

Our divorce solicitors have been involved in some of the highest profile cases of recent years at all levels up to the Supreme Court. Most of our cases are managed discreetly and are kept out of the media, but we are adept at managing the press if necessary.

Our top divorce lawyers have acted for or against financiers, entrepreneurs, footballers, celebrities, members of royal families, and the aristocracy. We fight hard where necessary but negotiate to get the best result whenever possible.

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