Business Details
Specialist Abuse Compensation Lawyers
Emmott Snell is a specialist law firm with over 30 years of combined experience supporting survivors of child abuse, vulnerable adults, and sexual assault. Our team of accredited solicitors focuses exclusively on civil compensation claims, combining deep legal expertise with a compassionate approach to client care. We have a proven track record of securing justice through landmark cases that have influenced legal precedents and protected victims' rights. Our services include strategic legal representation, referrals to support agencies, and tailored guidance through complex compensation processes.With a national and international reach, we prioritise confidentiality, empathy, and transparency in all client interactions. Our solicitors, including Principal Solicitor Tracey Emmott, hold memberships with esteemed legal bodies such as the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. We operate under the regulatory oversight of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.
Services
Child Abuse Compensation
Vulnerable Adults Protection
Sexual Assault Claims
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Historic Abuse Litigation
Institutional Abuse Claims
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on abuse compensation claims with 30+ years of combined experience
- Our solicitors hold memberships with the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers
- Proven success in landmark cases influencing legal precedents
- Client-centred approach with absolute confidentiality guaranteed
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 633024)
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional management
Compassionate and efficient
Unparalleled professionalism
Life-changing impact
Thorough and kind
Services
Child Abuse Compensation
We represent survivors of historic and recent child abuse in claims against perpetrators and institutions. Our solicitors have secured landmark judgments against religious organisations, schools, and local authorities. With specialist accreditation, we handle complex cases involving long-term psychological impacts and institutional failures. Our approach combines legal expertise with trauma-informed support throughout the process.
Vulnerable Adults Protection
Our team handles abuse cases involving vulnerable adults in care settings, including physical and sexual abuse by care workers or institutions. We have successfully represented clients with complex PTSD resulting from systemic failures in local authority care homes. Our solicitors ensure comprehensive evidence gathering from medical and social services records to build robust compensation cases.
Sexual Assault Litigation
We specialise in sexual assault compensation claims against individuals and organisations, including high-profile cases against religious figures and educators. Our solicitors have established legal precedents confirming institutional responsibility for abusers' actions. We provide sensitive handling of evidence and court preparation while maintaining client confidentiality throughout proceedings.
Institutional Abuse Claims
Our firm pursues claims against institutions like schools, churches, and children's homes where systemic abuse occurred. We have negotiated settlements exceeding 60,000 in cases involving multiple perpetrators and complex liability issues. Our experience includes representing victims in Jersey children's homes and historic cases against dioceses and educational institutions.
Criminal Injuries Compensation
We assist clients in applying to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority with contingency fee agreements. Our team handles cases alongside police investigations and criminal proceedings, ensuring comprehensive evidence submission and appeals against initial award decisions when necessary.
People
Tracey Emmott
Principal Solicitor
With over 25 years' experience in personal injury law, Tracey specialises in abuse litigation. She has appeared in notable cases like JGE v Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth and represented Jersey children's home victims. A Fellow of APIL and ACAL member, she provides expert training in sexual violence support.
Jacqui Morton
Chartered Legal Executive
Jacqui handles sexual and physical abuse claims against families, local authorities, and religious organisations. As a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and ACAL member, she combines extensive personal injury experience with compassionate client representation in complex abuse cases.
Sarah Drew
Team Secretary
Sarah manages office operations with legal and medical secretarial expertise. Her client-focused approach ensures smooth case management and administrative support across all client interactions at our Bedford office.
Questions
What types of abuse cases do you handle?
We specialise in child abuse, sexual assault, vulnerable adult protection, and institutional abuse cases including those involving schools, religious organisations, and local authorities.
How can I fund my abuse compensation claim?
We offer 'no win, no fee' arrangements, legal expense insurance assessments, and contingency fee agreements for Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority applications.
Do you handle international abuse claims?
Yes, our experience extends to cross-border cases and we provide legal support to clients globally while based in Bedford, UK.
What compensation could I receive for abuse?
Compensation amounts vary by case complexity but aim to validate wrongdoing and support recovery through financial redress for psychological and physical impacts.
How long do abuse compensation claims take?
Case durations vary depending on complexity and cooperation, though most resolve out-of-court with our team managing timelines efficiently to minimise client stress.
