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Gemma is a Director and Solicitor in Fragomen’s London office with more than 17 years of experience in immigration law. She assists clients with all aspects of labor and family immigration, permanent residency and citizenship in the UK.

Gemma is a trusted advisor and reform-minded advocate for inclusive and practical immigration solutions and complementary pathways. She currently acts as the Secretariat of the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility, of which Fragomen is a Co-Chair, with Talent Beyond Boundaries.

Gemma also heads Fragomen UK’s pro bono offering, through which colleagues contribute over 1,000 hours of pro bono work per year. Key partnerships include Reunite Families UK, international charities and women’s shelters. She serves as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber and is a member of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Gemma worked at a boutique law firm with an emphasis on private client services. She also spent time with a national legal aid charity, assisting with asylum and human rights-based applications and appeals.

Gemma speaks English and French.

Education

  • Bristol Institute of Legal Practice, Legal Practice Course, 2008
  • Cardiff University, Bachelor of Law, 2006

More from Gemma

Awards

Named in The Law Society’s Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, 2025 to 2026

Professional accomplishments

Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association

Member, Law Society of England and Wales

Publications and lectures

Author, “Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing Abuse.” Global Mobility Lawyer, 5 March 2026.

Speaker, “Using Labour Migration to Support Europe’s Green Transition.” Center for Global Development, Webinar, 23 June 2025.

Quoted, “Raising the profile of displaced talent.” Global Mobility Lawyer, 28 March 2025.

Contributor, “Green Borders: Policy Recommendations to Improve Talent Mobility.” International Organisation of Employers, 19 November 2024.

Speaker, “Putting Complementary Labour Pathways to Europe into Practice.” DT4E: Displaced Talent for Europe Conference 2024, Brussels, Belgium, 11 September 2024.

Speaker, “Displaced Legal Talent - One Year On.” PILnet 2023 Global Forum, 18 October 2023.

Speaker, “Where to Begin with Complementary Pathways.” 2nd International Forum on Complementary Pathways for Admission to Third Countries, Webinar, 10-27 July 2023.

Speaker, “Impact Measurement for Labour Mobility.” Global Refugee Labour Mobility Summit 2023, Amman, Jordan, 6-10 March 2023.

Speaker, “Talent Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging the Skills of Displaced People to Secure Their Futures.” PILnet 2022 Global Forum, Dublin, Ireland, 19 October 2022.

Gemma’s insights

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more

March 6, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing AbuseRead more

October 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UKRead more
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Gemma’s insights

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more

March 6, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing AbuseRead more

October 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UKRead more
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Gemma’s insights

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more

March 6, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing AbuseRead more

October 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UKRead more
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  • English
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T:+44 (0) 207 090 9316

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London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin

Gemma’s insights

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more

March 6, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing AbuseRead more

October 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UKRead more
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T:+44 (0) 207 090 9316

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London

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1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

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Gemma’s insights

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more

March 6, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing AbuseRead more

October 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UKRead more
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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 207 090 9316

F:+44 (0) 207 090 9101

London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin

Gemma’s insights

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more

March 6, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing AbuseRead more

October 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UKRead more
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