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Gemma is a Director and Solicitor in Fragomen’s London office with more than 12 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.

Gemma also heads Fragomen UK’s pro bono offering, through which colleagues contributed over 1,000 hours of pro bono work in 2024. Key partnerships include Reunite Families UK, international charities and women’s shelters.

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

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Awards

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

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

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.

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June 23, 2025 | Webinar

Using Labour Migration to Support Europe’s Green TransitionRead more

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

March 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Raising the Profile of Displaced TalentRead more
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Using Labour Migration to Support Europe’s Green TransitionRead more

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Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

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Global Mobility Lawyer: Raising the Profile of Displaced TalentRead more
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Using Labour Migration to Support Europe’s Green TransitionRead more

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Global Mobility Lawyer: Raising the Profile of Displaced TalentRead more
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Using Labour Migration to Support Europe’s Green TransitionRead more

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Gemma’s insights

June 23, 2025 | Webinar

Using Labour Migration to Support Europe’s Green TransitionRead more

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

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Global Mobility Lawyer: Raising the Profile of Displaced TalentRead more
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Using Labour Migration to Support Europe’s Green TransitionRead more

April 11, 2025 | Awards

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