Bio
Gemma is a Disputes Associate.
Gemma advises businesses and individuals across various sectors in the management and resolution of legal and commercial disputes.
She is able to assess the merits of a claim or defence and advise on strategy, negotiate settlements where appropriate, and guide clients through formal litigation or explore alternative forms of dispute resolution in a clear and efficient way.
She has advised on contractual disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence, shareholder or partnership disputes, property and landlord and tenant disputes, boundary disputes, and defamation.
Gemma also has a particular interest in contentious probate, and has completed the ACTAPS course.
Example of Gemma’s work include:
- Advising administrators, executors and beneficiaries in respect of contested estates.
- Overseeing debt recovery proceedings in respect of contractual debt claims and enforcement of judgments.
- Advising on various elements of commercial contracts, including guarantees, insurance, enforceability of covenants, breaches and recovery of damages.