Baker McKenzie

Dispute Resolution; Tax

Gemma is a partner and solicitor advocate in Baker McKenzie’s market-leading Private Wealth Litigation group in London. She specialises in international contentious trust and succession disputes, high-value family disputes and commercial litigation. With a global perspective and particular expertise in offshore jurisdictions, she advises high net worth individuals, trustees, executors, protectors, beneficiaries and interested third parties on resolving pivotal disputes. Gemma brings clarity, strategic insight and deep technical expertise to every matter, underpinned by sensitivity to reputational risk.

Legal 500 also emphasises of the team that “market-leading reputation aside, what makes this team stand out from its competitors is the quality of its members. Without exception, they are exceptional - clever, responsive and engaging.

Gemma is highly regarded for her deep expertise in risk management across wealth-related disputes. She advises clients on complex issues involving corporate and family governance, and is trusted for her strategic approach to resolving sensitive private family disputes. She has significant experience litigating in both English and international courts, including those in Jersey, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar. Gemma has also advised clients in many successful settlement negotiations and mediations.

Beyond her private wealth expertise, Gemma frequently represents clients in broader commercial litigation and specialist pensions litigation.

English

STEP - Member ConTrA - Member Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) - Member Association of Pension Lawyers - Associate Member Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts) in England and Wales

Nottingham Law School (Distinction) (2006) Cambridge University (First [Law]) (2005)