Gemma McGungle

Practice Areas

Gemma McGungle has built a practice in the fields of Clinical Negligence and Costs. Gemma's Clinical Negligence cases mainly involve complex medical issues and are of high value high value. There is some cross over with cases within the Court of Protection. She is regularly instructed in inquests with and without a jury.

Gemma’s case load often sees her appear against senior counsel or Kings Counsel due to the issues and challenges involved in the cases she is instructed on.

Gemma is known by both her professional and lay clients for her approachable style, whilst being able to quickly understand the complexities involved in the cases in which she is instructed. Her approachability and understanding are key to her being able to work alongside experts at the top of their field and in securing her clients the best possible settlements.

She is described by the Directories: “Gemma is a fearless advocate - experienced and robust. She is articulate and always well prepared.”

In respect of costs, she regularly drafts (Points of Dispute, Replies and Costs Budgets), advises on points of principle and attends interim applications and Provisional and Detailed Assessment Hearings. She often represents parties at Costs Management hearings of significant value and frequently appears at the Senior Courts Costs Office, has appeared in the Court of Appeal and has drafted applications to the Supreme Court.

Career

University of Manchester (Politics and International Relations: First Class)

BPP Law School (GDL)

MMU (BPTC)

Safford Award, Middle Temple