Kingsley Napley LLP

Criminal Litigation

Gemma is a Legal Director in the Criminal Litigation team and brings a wealth of experience to the role, having advised clients facing investigation and prosecution for many years.

Gemma was previously a partner at Corker Binning and has been ranked as a leading individual in Crime by Chambers & Partner and been recommended by The Legal 500 in Fraud: White Collar Crime.

Gemma’s practice spans general criminal defence, white collar and financial crime, money laundering and sanctions and she has acted in many high-profile and complex cases, including those related to sexual misconduct in the workplace.

White Collar and Financial Crime

Gemma has been involved in many high-profile investigations and prosecutions brought by the SFO, the CPS, the FCA and HMRC for offences including tax fraud, cheating the public revenue, insider dealing and bribery and corruption.

Proceeds of Crime and Money Laundering

Gemma frequently advises on the UK’s anti-money laundering regime and the impact of the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. She has worked with many organisations and businesses on their regulatory obligations including those in the education sector, the art world and the gambling industry.

Sanctions Advice

Gemma has particular expertise in sanctions-related matters and advises on the impact of sanctions not only on designated persons but also the individuals and businesses they are linked to. Gemma’s work in this area includes advising on the risk of sanction breaches, reporting obligations and obtaining specific licences from OFSI.