Emma Vernhes
About Emma Vernhes
Emma Vernhes is an Associate Avocate à la Cour at Linklaters in Paris, specializing in Banking law. She has extensive legal experience, including internships and roles in various prestigious firms across France and Australia since 2015.
Work at Linklaters
Emma Vernhes has been an Avocate à la Cour - Associate at Linklaters since 2021, contributing to the firm's Banking practice within the Financement bancaire department. Prior to her current role, she served as a Junior Associate at Linklaters from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she gained valuable experience as a Legal intern in the Finance and Projects team in 2019. Her tenure at Linklaters spans multiple roles over several years, showcasing her commitment to the firm and her expertise in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Emma Vernhes has a strong educational background in law, having studied at several prestigious institutions. She completed her Master of Laws (LLM) in International Commercial Law at the University of Exeter from 2014 to 2015. She also holds a Master 2 (professionnel) in Droit des affaires internationales from Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II), achieved in 2016. Additionally, she studied Droit des affaires at Université de Rennes I, where she obtained a Magistère Juriste d'affaires franco-britannique. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in international business law and finance.
Background
Emma Vernhes has built a diverse legal career, beginning with her studies in law at Lycée Ozenne, Toulouse, where she completed a CPGE ENS Cachan D1 in Droit, économie, gestion from 2011 to 2013. She gained practical experience through various internships, including roles at Hoche Société d'Avocats, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Danone. Her international exposure includes a legal internship at Allens in Sydney, Australia, which has contributed to her understanding of global legal practices.
Internship Experience
Emma Vernhes has accumulated significant internship experience in the legal field, which has shaped her expertise. She interned at Hoche Société d'Avocats in 2016, focusing on M&A for two months. In 2017, she worked at Herbert Smith Freehills in Banking & Finance for five months. Additionally, her internship at Danone in the Corporate Legal Department in 2015 further enhanced her legal skills. These roles have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of various legal areas, particularly in finance.