Associate Ema Francisco of Bedell Cristin's Jersey International Private Client team has been named in eprivateclient's 2026 Next Gen Leaders list, which recognises outstanding young private client professionals across the UK and Crown Dependencies.
The annual list highlights leading lawyers, accountants and trustees below partner or director level with 15 years' experience or fewer, selected for their professional achievements, contribution to their teams and commitment to mentoring and advocacy.
Ema Francisco, who qualified as an English Solicitor through Bedell Cristin's training scheme in 2023, advises an international client base on asset protection and succession planning structures, including Jersey trusts, foundations and companies. Her practice also includes advising high net worth individuals and Jersey residents on wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate matters.
This latest recognition follows a series of notable achievements for Ema, who was named Jersey Finance's Rising Star in the legal category and is an Affiliate Member of STEP and a member of the Jersey STEP Next Gen Committee.
Commenting on the recognition, the Jersey International Private Client team said:
"We're delighted to see Ema recognised as one of the 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders. This accolade reflects her dedication to clients, technical expertise and the positive contribution she makes to our team. It's a thoroughly well-deserved achievement."
This recognition reflects the strength of Bedell Cristin's top-tier International Private Client practice and its ongoing commitment to developing talented lawyers who deliver outstanding service to clients across jurisdictions.
Location: Jersey
Related Service: International Private Client
