LAWYER PROFILE

Gemma Finlayson

UK 2026

Lewis Silkin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Yorkshire: South and West

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

I am a Legal Director in our employment team. I joined Lewis Silkin in 2024, as part of the firm's Leeds office where my cockapoo, Bailey, frequently visits.

I have extensive experience in providing strategic commercial advice across all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment law. I work with household brand name clients in retail, hospitality, financial services and healthcare, alongside SMEs in the automotive, technology and insurance sectors.

My expertise includes managing large-scale transformation and redundancy programmes; navigating multifaceted disciplinary, grievance and absence issues; defending complex and potentially reputation-damaging tribunal claims; and helping businesses negotiate sensitive senior executive terminations and appointments.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment - Yorkshire: South and West

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Gemma Finlayson is a legal director at Lewis Silkin in Leeds. She assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, with notable strength in issues affecting senior executives.

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Strengths

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Gemma is great to work with - strong and direct with knowledge, experience and advice.
EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
We highly value Gemma's partnership.
EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Gemma has always offered excellent advice, grounded in pragmatism and commercial realities, and always helped find the best solution that works for us. She is also hugely responsive and reliable.
EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I truly appreciate Gemma's clear, practical advice and responsiveness. Her deep understanding of employment law and ability to navigate complex situations have been invaluable.
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