Gemma Read
Senior AssociateGemma Read has experience in high-value, complex, domestic and cross-border disputes involving litigation, international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Gemma has acted in international arbitrations under various institutional and ad hoc rules, including LCIA, ICC, SCC and LMAA. Her clients include companies and States with disputes across a wide variety of sectors including Energy, Telecommunications, Real Estate and Leisure.
EXPERIENCE
- English
- Higher Rights of Audience (Civil), 2016
- BPP, London, Legal Practice Course, 2016
- The College of Law, London, Bar Professional Training Course, 2011
King's College London, LLM in Intellectual Property Law, Merit, 2010
Kingston University, London, Law, LLB, First-class honours (1st), 2009
Prior Experience
Gemma trained with a London planning law boutique, undertaking a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including judicial review and related High Court litigation. On qualification, Gemma joined the international arbitration department of a leading litigation-only law firm where she spent three years and enjoyed a mix of court work and arbitration across a variety of sectors for states, high-net worth individuals and large domestic and international corporations.
Memberships And Affiliations
- LCIA Young International Arbitration Group
- ICC Young Arbitrators Forum
- The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple