Emma Salerno

Emma Salerno is the CEO and Partner at Salerno Law, bringing over twenty years of extensive experience in both national and international legal contexts. Since founding Salerno Law in 2002, Emma has developed a reputation for her pragmatic approach and unwavering dedication to delivering strategically effective outcomes for her clients. Emma’s legal practice encompasses complex commercial transactions, including disputes, acquisitions, mergers, and financing arrangements. She has particular experience in the sale and purchase of agricultural and livestock businesses, mining project acquisitions and operations, renewable energy projects, as well as international trade and commerce. Beyond her legal expertise, Emma draws on a strong entrepreneurial background, having successfully operated her own businesses and held commercial interests in the beef cattle industry. Her former role as Vice-Chair of the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association highlights her deep understanding of the pastoral sector. This unique combination of commercial insight and legal proficiency enables Emma to provide advice that is both commercially pragmatic and strategically focused. Emma holds qualifications as a mediator and incorporates these skills in all facets of her work, assisting clients and parties to reach commercially efficient solutions. She is frequently engaged as a mediator across a diverse range of sectors, further demonstrating her commitment to resolving matters effectively. Clients appreciate Emma’s ability to understand the practical challenges they face, allowing her to offer advice that is not only legally sound but also closely aligned with their business realities. Her expertise spans agribusiness, complex disputes, commercial law, international trade and investment law, government matters, and mediation.