Began career as solicitor; called to the Bar 2013, Middle Temple; direct access qualified 2013.

Criminal Bar Association.

Gemma qualified as a solicitor in 2005, a duty solicitor in 2006 and achieved higher rights of audience in 2007 in both civil and criminal disciplines.Crime: In criminal work she has undertaken the prosecution and defence of:• Serious sexual offending including rape, sexual assaults and offences involving the indecent images of children, • Offences involving drug and alcohol related offending • Serious offences of violence including murder • Offences of child neglect.Family Law: She has extensive experience representing young and vulnerable clients with learning difficulties, mental health conditions and addictions, and has completed The Advocates Gateway training. Public Law: She has experience in regulatory law especially in the area of healthcare. Her areas of practice include:• Representing NHS England, East Anglia Area Team from March 2014 to date, as Performer List Support Officer utilising The National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) Regulations 2013• Finance and Property Issues Panel Appeals

Northfields Upper School; University College Northampton (LLB 2(1)).