Gemma Goddard

Gemma joined Birketts in October 2018 having trained and worked in London at a Magic Circle law firm for more than a decade. She is a Partner in our Commercial Real Estate Team.

Gemma’s expertise spans all aspects of commercial real estate work, focussing on acquisitions and disposals, portfolio management and financing, development and land promotion. Gemma is also a specialist in energy and infrastructure projects and a member of our firm-wide Energy & Infrastructure Sector Team. She has a keen interest in emerging specialisms and is a member of our Natural Capital group.

Gemma is a diligent and personable multi-tasker who delivers clear and commercial legal advice. She is effective at navigating complex transactions and negotiations and is committed to ensuring timely delivery and consistently high-quality output from her team, for her clients.

Gemma acts for a wide range of clients including large corporate entities, family businesses and individuals, owners of strategic land sites (being part of our Strategic Land Development Team) and developers.

Gemma is based in our Cambridge office, where she co-leads the team, and is a member of the Cambridge University Land Society.