For a number of years, Gemma has been recommended as a leading junior by Legal 500. She specialises in personal injury, clinical negligence, insurance fraud, professional negligence, costs and insurance. She also sits as both a Deputy District Judge and Recorder for Civil work.
She has extensive experience of acting for both Claimants and Defendants and is also experienced in group litigation and all matters of civil procedure. She is known for her forensic abilities, and she has a sharp eye for detail.
The Legal 500 have described Gemma as “a rising star and a real fighter” and “an astute thinker”. It also notes she is “Very good at giving direct, sensible and pragmatic advice”. She is ranked for Clinical Negligence, Insurance Fraud and Personal Injury.
She is known for being approachable, client focused and is never afraid of a challenge. She is sought after by clients for her ability to deliver robust and clear advice.
She is asked to speak at numerous training events and seminars, and gives webinars for Thomson Reuters, APIL, and MBL.
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Qualifications
- BA (Hons)
- PgdDip
- BVC: Very competent
- Inner Temple Exhibition Award 2007-2008
- Streuben Benefactor Award 2007- 2008
Memberships
- The Honourable Society of Inner Temple
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Recommendations
“Gemma is excellent with clients and her attention to detail. She brings commercial awareness to the fore.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Gemma has a very good eye for detail in all aspects of any given claim, as well as a very strong grasp of the clinical basis underpinning given claims.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Gemma has excellent attention to detail. She is able to empathise with clients and provide them with reassurance and confidence.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Gemma is very thorough in her approach and very empathetic to clients.”
Legal 500, 2022
”A thorough and balanced barrister who maintains a calm presence and ensures all angles are thoroughly explored.”
“Her drafting style is clear and persuasive. She is very personable and easy to work with. She is excellent at responding quickly to enquiries. She has a good rapport with clients and is not afraid to take on difficult cases.”
“She has the knowledge and experience of breaking down complex legal and factual issues.”
“Her attention to detail is exceptional.”
“She is a rising star and a real fighter.”
“She is a real fighter and an astute thinker”.
“Very good at giving direct, sensible and pragmatic advice”.
“She is a very determined advocate and really fights her client’s corner”.
