Gemma Millard

Partner and Head of Commercial Property

Get to know me...

I lead the Commercial Property team at Goughs, I have over 16 years of experience in commercial real estate, financial services, pensions, and fintech and I regularly advise owners and investors, providing commercial solutions to often complex matters.

After many years spent in-house and running a law firm myself, I have first-hand experience of the pressures and demands of fast paced commercial environments. I am passionate about delivering value-added and innovative solutions leveraging my extensive experience and understandings across different markets.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my daughters, walking the dog for hours or cooking and baking. I’m also a Classic mini fan, I go to race days in my own 1998 classic Paul Smith mini cooper and have done a 75 mile tour round Cotswolds this summer!

Accreditations & Certifications

I am a Partner and Head of Commercial Property.

I am also a member of our Property investment sector.

Specialisms

I undertake all aspects of mainstream commercial property work to support you at every stage of your commercial property journey, including acquisitions and disposals, leasing, financing and development. Developing a strong commercial awareness has been invaluable to me. No legal jargon, just engaged, accountable, trustworthy legal expertise when you need it.

My greatest achievement

My greatest professional achievement is establishing and running Rivergate Legal, niche private practice law firm along side a full time role as a general counsel.

I am also proud to have been the General Counsel and part of the Executive Leadership team during the c.£250 million transaction which saw Pension Scheme Operator Curtis Banks taken over by Nucleus Financial Platforms in 2023.

Supported by

I am very fortunate to be supported by Dawn Gough and Alice Robinson

They can be contacted on dawngough@goughs.co.uk and alicerobinson@goughs.co.uk

What I like about working for Goughs

I am excited to be able to get hands on with a new team and getting behind their career aspirations, enabling lawyers to self develop and be a mentor.