Gemma is an experienced lawyer who specialises in civil litigation with a focus on historical abuse matters. She has assisted many government entities including the Department of Communities and Justice, NSW Police Force, Department of Education and Transport for NSW. In addition to her experience in civil matters, she also has expertise managing coronial inquiries.

Drawing on her specialist knowledge regarding the varying nuances of different public sector agencies, she is focused on achieving the best possible outcome for clients through the thorough preparation of matters. She is committed to providing strategic advice and, where appropriate, the early commercial resolution of claims.

  • Advising on and defending historical institutional abuse and personal injury matters.
  • Successfully defending litigated matters on behalf of the State of NSW.
  • Negotiating successful mediations in various historical institutional abuse matters by reviewing records, advising the client and appearing on their behalf.
  • Assisting in successful informal settlement conferences in various police matters by reviewing records, drafting the defence, advising the client and appearing on their behalf.
  • Assisting in reviewing and redacting records, drafting advices, witness conferences and taking witness statements in a coronial inquest matter.
Areas of Expertise
  • Government
  • Inquiries, Investigations and Prosecutions
  • Legacy, Sensitive and Complex Claims
  • Personal Injury

Industry Representation
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Public Sector and Education

Professional Affiliations
  • Australian Insurance Law Association
  • Law Society of New South Wales
  • NSW Young Lawyers