Gemma Whitchurch

Partner, Family & Children

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Gemma is a Partner at Sydney Mitchell and has practised exclusively in Family Law since 2008. She has advised on all aspects of family law from divorce, finances, children matters, adoption, surrogacy, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation, domestic violence and emergency remedies. Gemma has worked with clients from all backgrounds and deal with many difficult circumstances. She has considerable experience in cases where domestic abuse is an issue. She is an ally of our LGBTQ community and has represented clients on same sex marriage/dissolution and in complex children matters.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 396285

  • Based in Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Licensed for 18 years

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Gemma is a Partner at Sydney Mitchell and has practised exclusively in Family Law since 2008. She has advised on all aspects of family law from divorce, finances, children matters, adoption, surrogacy, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation, domestic violence and emergency remedies. Gemma has worked with clients from all backgrounds and deal with many difficult circumstances. She has considerable experience in cases where domestic abuse is an issue. She is an ally of our LGBTQ community and has represented clients on same sex marriage/dissolution and in complex children matters.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 396285

  • Based in Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Licensed for 18 years

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  • Irwin Mitchell LLP

    Solicitor

    2013 - 2018 5 years

  • Irwin Mitchell LLP

    Associate

    2018 - 2020 2 years

Languages spoken

  • EN English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Suite 1 Shakespeare Building, 2233 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3NL

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Laura S-H

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Professional, supportive and genuinely exceptional

I honestly cannot recommend Gemma highly enough. I first instructed Gemma at what was an incredibly difficult and uncertain time in my life, and she has supported me throughout what turned into a long and, at times, extremely stressful divorce and financial settlement. From the very beginning, I felt that I was in safe hands. She was always knowledgeable, pragmatic and honest in her advice, while also being incredibly understanding and supportive when things became difficult. What makes my experience with Gemma even more unusual is that, despite her knowing so much about what has happened over the last year and a bit, we have never actually met! It has genuinely felt like having the most amazing, incredibly well-informed pen pal — one who just happens to know all the details of your divorce and always knows exactly what advice and reassurance you need. The process was not straightforward, particularly towards the end when the financial settlement was repeatedly delayed, but Gemma continued to push matters forward and keep me informed. I always felt that she had my best interests at heart and was doing everything she could to get matters resolved. I have finally received my settlement and can now properly move forward with the next chapter of my life. I am incredibly grateful to Gemma for helping me get to this point. Her professionalism, patience, knowledge and genuine care have made such a difference to me, and I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending her to anyone who finds themselves needing legal support through what can be an incredibly daunting process.

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Laura. We are truly pleased to hear that Gemma provided such steady and thoughtful support throughout your matter. We will be sure to share your wonderful feedback with Gemma.

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Jo

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Clear and concise advice

Gemma helped me navigate my divorce with the minimum of fuss/stress. She guided me and helped me understand the pros and cons of various options. She was approachable, efficient and did things promptly. I felt in safe hands.

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Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased that Gemma was able to help you and that you were happy with the outcome of your matter. We will pass your comments onto Gemma.

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Daniel Satizabal

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Family Law

Thank you!

I relied on Gemma (and Karen) over the course of more than a year to navigate through mediation, a financial dispute and a child arrangements order. I achieved nearly all the outcomes that I wanted and I could rely on Gemma's advice at the times I needed it. Recommended.

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Thank you for your kind feedback which we have passed onto Gemma and Karen. We are glad that we were able to help you and that you were happy with the outcome of your matter.

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Jean Evans

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Family Law

Great service from Gemma

It was good to have Gemma Whitchurch representing me through my difficult situation She was kind and thoughtful as my situation was difficult

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Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that Gemma was able to help you.

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Lee Smith

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Extremely efficient - without compromising on being approachable.

After having tried to work through a legal case on my own, a recommendation was received to use Sydney Mitchell, and it is where I had the pleasure of having Gemma & Karen taking on my case. Their professionalism seemed to know no bounds and the case was dealt with effectively and quickly. If there was one wish, it would have been to engage them both, a lot earlier.

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Thank you for your kind review which we have passed onto Gemma and Karen . We are pleased that we were able to help you resolve your matter to a satisfactory conclusion.

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