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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 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.

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

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Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UKRead more
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Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing AbuseRead more

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

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Partner Rajiv Naik highlights the importance of transparency, clear guidance and human oversight as AI use expands in UK immigration tribunals.

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Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup outlines how Europe’s Entry and Exit System (EES) introduces digital tracking of non-EU short-stay travel across the Schengen Area, requiring more proactive planning, accurate record-keeping and awareness of increased border processing times to avoid delays and overstay risks.

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Partner Chad Ellsworth discusses recent H-1B lottery changes, including salary-weighted selection and filing restrictions, and how they are influencing employer selection outcomes and hiring approaches for foreign talent.

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EB-5 I-526E Request For Evidence Trends: Loans and Property Sales

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The Nordic Immigration Paradox: Why Digital Efficiency Still Creates Compliance Risk

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Partners Aaron Blumberg and Daniel Pierce discuss how a US pause on processing certain work permit applications including OPT creates uncertainty for international students and employers while early court rulings offer limited case-specific relief.

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European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium Report: Labour Migration in Times of Labour Shortages in Belgium

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons, Senior Immigration Managers Manuela Birsan and Andreia Ghimis, Senior Manager Wout Van Doren, Associate Pauline Chomel and Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm contributed to the European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium report "Labour Migration in Times of Labour Shortages in Belgium."

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From Investment to EU Residence: Why Italy’s Investor Visa is Gaining Momentum

Manager Pierangelo D'Errico explores how Italy’s Investor Visa is emerging as a strategic alternative to diminishing EU golden visa programmes, offering high‑net‑worth individuals flexible residence rights, deferred investment timing, Schengen access and a structured—though not accelerated—pathway to long‑term EU residence.

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Bloomberg: Trump Wants to Make H-1B Workers More Expensive for US Employers

Partner Kevin Miner discusses how proposed H-1B salary threshold increases may raise employer costs and influence hiring strategies for specialized talent across industries.

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In this Mobility Minute, Manager Pierangelo D’Errico discusses Portugal’s newly approved nationality law changes and the potential impact on Golden Visa applicants and other foreign residents.

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Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: AI Use in UK Immigration Tribunals Prompts Scrutiny Over Decision-Making Process

Partner Rajiv Naik highlights the importance of transparency, clear guidance and human oversight as AI use expands in UK immigration tribunals.

Learn more

Video

Europe’s Entry and Exit System (EES): What Travelers Need to Know

Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup outlines how Europe’s Entry and Exit System (EES) introduces digital tracking of non-EU short-stay travel across the Schengen Area, requiring more proactive planning, accurate record-keeping and awareness of increased border processing times to avoid delays and overstay risks.

Learn more

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Silicon Valley Business Journal: Trump’s H-1B Overhaul Favors Deep-Pocketed Bay Area Firms Over Indian Staffing Agencies

Partner Chad Ellsworth discusses recent H-1B lottery changes, including salary-weighted selection and filing restrictions, and how they are influencing employer selection outcomes and hiring approaches for foreign talent.

Learn more

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EB-5 I-526E Request For Evidence Trends: Loans and Property Sales

Senior Associate Tracey Kimberly explores the recent increase in RFEs for EB‑5 I‑526E petitions, highlighting heightened USCIS scrutiny of source-of-funds documentation—particularly in cases involving loan-based investments and property sale proceeds.

Learn more

Work authorization

The Nordic Immigration Paradox: Why Digital Efficiency Still Creates Compliance Risk

Director Audrey Morew examines how Nordic immigration systems, while increasingly digital and efficient, can embed compliance risk earlier in the process—placing greater responsibility on employers to ensure data accuracy, internal controls and long‑term compliance from the outset.

Learn more

Work authorization

Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa & Entry Requirements

Partner Rick Lamanna outlines Canada’s entry requirements for the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting visa and eTA processes, border expectations and special measures for participants to help travelers prepare for seamless entry during the tournament.

Learn more

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The PIE: Relief for Some OPT Applicants in “Immigration Limbo”

Partners Aaron Blumberg and Daniel Pierce discuss how a US pause on processing certain work permit applications including OPT creates uncertainty for international students and employers while early court rulings offer limited case-specific relief.

Learn more

Fragomen news

European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium Report: Labour Migration in Times of Labour Shortages in Belgium

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons, Senior Immigration Managers Manuela Birsan and Andreia Ghimis, Senior Manager Wout Van Doren, Associate Pauline Chomel and Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm contributed to the European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium report "Labour Migration in Times of Labour Shortages in Belgium."

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Work authorization

From Investment to EU Residence: Why Italy’s Investor Visa is Gaining Momentum

Manager Pierangelo D'Errico explores how Italy’s Investor Visa is emerging as a strategic alternative to diminishing EU golden visa programmes, offering high‑net‑worth individuals flexible residence rights, deferred investment timing, Schengen access and a structured—though not accelerated—pathway to long‑term EU residence.

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