Chambers Review
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Personal Injury: Industrial Disease - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Gemma Scott is a junior barrister who is widely praised for her adroit handling of industrial disease claims and empathetic bedside manner. She often appears as sole counsel in high-value cases and has experience handling large group actions. She frequently acts for claimants suffering from lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Strengths
Gemma is extremely skilled in handling very complex asbestos cases. She has great attention to detail and provides concise yet comprehensive advice.
Gemma is a great source of knowledge, and her advices are always extremely detailed and well reasoned.
She is very practical, and her view on quantum is a particular strong point. Her ability to help with cases requiring a lot of care and forensic evidence is exceptional.
Gemma is a very strong disease junior. She is good with clients and very responsive to issues in a case.
Gemma is good with clients in conference, provides clear written advices, has good tactical awareness and is effective on her feet at CMC and preliminary hearings.
Personal Injury - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gemma Scott has an established personal injury practice and handles a wide range of claims, including those relating to catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries. She is regularly instructed in high-value claims and fields additional expertise in industrial disease matters.
Strengths
Gemma's advocacy is excellent. She is very strategic and has a light touch with clients and a pragmatic approach.
