Gemma McGrath

Managing Director Panetta McGrath Lawyers

Perth, WA

About Gemma

Gemma McGrath serves as the Managing Director at PM Lawyers, bringing an extensive background in health and aged care law, vocational regulation, and dispute resolution. With a legal career enriched by her prior experience as a registered nurse in Queensland's public and private hospitals, Gemma offers unique insights into intensive care and broader healthcare complexities. She provides comprehensive advice to aged care providers on legislative responsibilities, risk management, debt recovery, and guardianship issues. Her advocacy extends to representing clients at coronial inquests and in the State Administrative Tribunal. Regularly appearing in the Supreme and District Courts of Western Australia, Gemma also acts for public hospitals in civil claims. An NMAS Accredited Mediator, she excels in workplace mediation and resolving disputes in health, aged care, and disability sectors. Recognised by Doyle’s Guide for her prowess in medical negligence and malpractice law, she is also listed in Best Lawyers for insurance law and professional malpractice litigation. Gemma's involvement with Panetta McGrath began in 2009, where she contributed to the firm's focus on health law and business legal services for medical professionals. Before this, she specialised in insurance litigation and dispute resolution at SRB Legal, Blake Dawson Waldron, and Minter Ellison. Her academic achievements include a Master of Laws from The University of Queensland, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Bond University, and a Bachelor of Nursing from QUT. Gemma is also a committed board member of Alzheimer's WA and an active member of the St John of God Health Care Scientific Review Sub Committee.