Emma Schaafsma (Kratochvilova) is a partner in CMS’s ICE Disputes group in London. Emma has over 20 years’ experience representing clients in high-value and complex disputes arising on international construction projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Projects include power and process plants, LNG tank and terminal, wind (onshore and offshore), road and rail; in South East Asia, China, the Middle East, the United States, Mexico, South America and New Zealand.

Emma’s experience includes supporting clients on claims arising during project execution, Dispute Board referrals, expert determination, mediation and arbitration (ad hoc and under various institutional rules). During her career she spent 13 years in Japan, including two years in-house at an international heavy industries contractor. She has been recognised as a leading lawyer in the directories since 2013.