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Emma Covacevich

Principal | Chief Executive Partner Clayton Utz

Sydney, NSW

About Emma

Emma Covacevich serves as the Principal and Chief Executive Partner at Clayton Utz, drawing on over 27 years of experience in corporate law. Her tenure at the firm has seen her rise through the ranks from Articled Clerk to her current leadership position, where she has played a pivotal role in steering the firm’s strategic direction. Emma's expertise encompasses mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance, allowing her to provide nuanced advice to a diverse range of industries. With a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, Emma has been recognised as a leading practitioner in her field, contributing her insights to numerous legal journals and guiding high-profile transactions to successful outcomes. Her career began with a strong foundation at the University of Queensland, where she completed both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in 1998. Emma's commitment to excellence and her comprehensive understanding of corporate legal frameworks make her a trusted advisor to her clients.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Resume

Experience

Chief Executive Partner

Clayton Utz

Jul 2023 - Present • 3 years 3 months

Deputy Chief Executive Partner

Clayton Utz

Jul 2020 - Jul 2023 • 3 years

Partner

Jan 2007 - Jun 2020 • 13 years 5 months

Senior Associate

Jul 2004 - Dec 2006 • 2 years 5 months

Solicitor

Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 • 3 years 5 months

Articled Clerk

Jan 1999 - Jan 2001 • 2 years

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

The University of Queensland

1998

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The University of Queensland

1998

Awards

1970

Finalist at Australian Legal Business Women in Law Awards

Australian Legal Business

1970

Doyles: Energy & Resources

Doyles

1970

Finalist at Euromoney LMG Australasian Women in Business Law Awards

Euromoney LMG

1970

Tier 1 "Leading Partner" in Energy Transactions & Regulatory

Legal500

1970

Best Lawyers for Oil & Gas

Best Lawyers Australia

1970

Who's Who Legal: Energy

Who's Who Legal

2024

Ranked in Energy & Natural Resources (Eminent)

Chambers

2024

Lawyers Weekly Managing Partner of the Year

Lawyers Weekly

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 1, 123 Example Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Emma Covacevich
Date of admission: 2001
Certification type: Unrestricted Principal
Region: QLD

Last checked: 9 Oct 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Commercial Law