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Gemma's expertise is in defending cases involving severe brain injuries, spinal conditions and amputations as well as psychiatric and psychological disorders on behalf of insurer clients.
Gemma is routinely involved from the outset, well before proceedings have commenced, and often before any claim has been formally intimated to provide advice and assistance to insurers on how best to protect their position. As a result, Gemma is able to assist with the investigation and analysis of liability and quantum and works closely with the client to develop a strategy to enable the case to progress to a swift and satisfactory conclusion.
She has built a reputation for being tenacious in the pursuit of evidence and her strong technical skills combined with her pragmatic and methodical approach mean she is well equipped to deal with the challenges presented by her busy case load which consists of employers and public liability as well as motor claims.
Gemma is known for her calm and professional demeanour, which has allowed her to secure the co-operation of and build successful working relationships with even with the most difficult of opponents.
She applies logical consideration to technical and procedural issues meaning her advice is both straight forward and effective, whether to clients or colleagues.
Clients describe Gemma as very capable, persistent and hardworking and have commented on how her patient and diligent approach always pays off with the right results. Her friendly, down to earth approach means she is respected as a lawyer and liked as a person.
