Gemma Holmes
Solicitor
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Director Solicitor
SRA ID: 435959
I have been qualified as a Solicitor for over 12 years and joined EMG Solicitors in July 2019 as an Associate Solicitor specialising in family law and matrimonial cases. I am regularly instructed in all areas of family law and am experienced at dealing with divorce, separation, financial matters, private arrangements for children, cases involving domestic violence and cohabitation cases. I am a keen advocate and frequently appear at courts across the North East to represent clients before Magistrates, District Judges and Circuit Judges.
I have strong negotiation skills and am able to bring many of my cases to an agreed settlement which is often challenging but very rewarding. I approach my cases in an extremely client-focussed manner and tailor my approach in each case to the individual client’s needs. Although lots of my clients have similar worries and problems, every one deals with these things in different ways and with different requirements and priorities. It is an important part of my job to build a trusting and professional relationship with my clients in order to achieve the best outcome for them and their children following some difficult circumstances.
I am a member of Resolution and believe wholeheartedly in promoting an approach to my cases which is sensitive, constructive and cost-effective.
Units 1 And 2 Abbey House, Abbeywoods Business Park, DH1 5TH
Licensed for 15 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
BEST SOLICITORS IN THE NORTH
It is with pleasure I write my review to thank Gemma and her team for their outstanding and honest service which I have received throughout my divorce proceedings. A genuine recommendation for any wanting to use a trustworthy solicitor.
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Children Matters
I had a great experience with EMG solicitors from the initial consultation through to final paperwork. They always acted in my best interest (and weren't shy to tell me when what I was requesting wasn't reasonable). If I need legal representation again I would have no quarms with engaging their services again.
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 April, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Family law/divorce advice and support
I cannot praise enough the support and advice I got from Gemma Holmes during one of the most trying periods of my life. I found emg to be a very friendly and efficient place generally but Gemma always gave me very well informed and clear legal advice. She was always efficient and timely with her responses and was very calm when the case became more complicated and unpleasant. Initially, I did not know what to expect from a solicitor within a family law context but Gemma certainly exceeded those expectations, and I will always be grateful to her for this. I would recommend her to anyone. MR
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 08 January, 2025
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Great support and service
Gemma was excellent from the start, very clear with advice and straight to the point. With Gemma’s help I was able to obtain the result required and had great support throughout the process. Gemma is very knowledgable and has been wonderful throughout this whole process
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 June, 2024
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Worth your trust
Honest guidance and support from Gemma resulted in the relatively speedy conclusion of my recent matrimonial issues, all of which helped me tremendously - both emotionally and physically.
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 June, 2024
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Great service
Excellent professional service, every step of the divorce process was explained fully which made the whole process much easier.
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 19 April, 2024
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Amazing People & Firm
If you're in need of legal support I cannot recommend EMG Solicitors enough. We approached them recently to offer support on child law with members of our The Head Shed group. Not only were they the only firm that got back to us but it was evident from the moment we spoke how much they actually cared and wanted to be involved. We had the pleasure of working with Gemma & Daisy and they us away with their knowledge and dedication to helping. Genuinely went above and beyond and we couldn't have asked them to do anymore, amazing people!
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 27 March, 2024
Thank you for the lovely feedback Sam. We were more than happy to provide some support for the group.
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Divorce
Gemma helped me navigate my way throughout the entire divorce process. She helped me with every step, giving me guidance, advice, informing me of all my legal rights, but most of all she just made me feel like she had my back throughout it all. She was amazing!
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 23 January, 2024
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Child custody representation by Gemma Holmes.
I have just recently been through a very bitter child custody battle, I was represented through this process by Gemma Holmes who is one of the senior solicitors at EMG. The support i received from her was absolutely amazing, Gemma genuinely cares for her clients and demonstrates the utmost professionalism at all times. My case was very complex and required Gemma, along with her team I must mention Dawn her secretary and finnonula her assistant to work collectively and tirelessly to assist me through a very challenging time. Gemma was always honest and would if required tell me things I sometimes did not like to hear, but as my legal advisor this was both appropriate and necessary. I really could write at least one chapter of a book on the fantastic service I received. Legal costs are certainly not cheap but I would pay it all again to achieve the outcome that I have ( having custody of my children back ) thanks to Gemma and her team. A 10/10 team thank you and merry Xmas
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 22 December, 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review Craig.
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Great Legal Advice
Amazingly efficient legal service. I would recommend Gemma Holmes and Dawn Farrell as excellent advocates who will represent you fairly and with vigour.
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A representative from EMG Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 06 December, 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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