About Gemma
Gemma Abbey is a distinguished Practice Leader with LegalVision's Disputes team, boasting over 12 years of experience in litigation across diverse legal areas such as commercial disputes, employment law, body corporate disputes, insurance claims, and debt recovery. Her career has spanned both Australia and the UK, with qualifications in Scotland and Australia. Gemma's extensive expertise includes representing clients in disputes across NSW, QLD, WA, and Victoria, from small claims to complex multimillion-dollar Supreme Court proceedings.
Her career began at Gillespie Macandrew LLP in Edinburgh, where her training encompassed commercial property, residential property, private client matters, and litigation. Following this, she served as a Procurator Fiscal Depute, gaining valuable experience as a public prosecutor. In Australia, Gemma worked at esteemed firms including DLA Piper and Curwoods Lawyers, where she specialised in areas such as defendant insurance dispute resolution for public liability claims and dust diseases litigation.
Gemma held senior positions at Salerno Law, Turnbull Mylne, and O'Reilly Workplace Law, consistently demonstrating her capability in civil litigation and dispute resolution. Since joining LegalVision, she has led the Disputes team with a focus on achieving commercial outcomes and providing practical advice for efficient dispute resolution. Beyond her professional commitments, Gemma cherishes time outdoors with her son and daughter. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen and additional legal training at The College of Law Australia.
