JUNIOR PROFILE

Gemma Scott

UK Bar 2026

12 King's Bench Walk

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Personal Injury: Industrial Disease

All Circuits

10 years ranked

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Gemma specialises in serious personal injury cases, industrial disease claims, and in large group actions.

She regularly appears against silks and senior juniors in High Court cases. She is also frequently instructed as junior counsel in multi-million pound claims, often working alongside silks from other chambers.

She is ranked in the fields of Personal Injury and Industrial Disease in the Legal 500 and in Chambers & Partners.

Gemma is a contributor to Sweet and Maxwell’s Asbestos: Law and Litigation.

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Career

Called 2005, Inner Temple.

Professional Memberships

PIBA.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Personal Injury: Industrial Disease - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Gemma Scott is a junior barrister who is widely praised for her adroit handling of industrial disease claims and client-relationship skills. 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.

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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 3

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She brings a meticulous and thoughtful approach to her cases, combining strong technical knowledge with clear, well-reasoned advocacy. She is a valuable asset on complex and sensitive matters.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar
Gemma is a first-class asbestos-claims specialist. She has represented claimants at the highest level and her technical knowledge and aptitude cannot be doubted.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar
Gemma is an absolute expert in the field of asbestos disease. She is thorough, approachable and has an excellent manner with clients.
Personal Injury: Industrial DiseaseUK Bar
Gemma is a formidable barrister. She is an excellent communicator and great in conference with both clients and experts alike. She is always prepared to make herself available even at short notice.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Gemma is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She has a great eye for detail.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Gemma is a standout junior.
Personal InjuryUK Bar