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Jemma Brimblecombe
Jemma is widely recognised for her skills and experience in commercial litigation. She acts for both claimants and defendants in a wide range of sectors, including financial services, legal services, accountancy, and construction. She is listed in Legal 500 where she is described as “a tough, forensic litigator with a no-nonsense approach to her cases”.
Jemma has particular expertise in professional negligence claims having previously acted for professional insurers dealing with high-value and complex claims. Her defendant professional negligence background uniquely positions her to advise claimant clients, as she understands how insurers and their solicitors approach cases from a risk perspective.
Jemma has a track record of achieving successful outcomes for her clients, both in and out of court. She has extensive experience in conducting litigation at all levels, as well as in arbitration and mediation.
Recent work
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Acted for one of the defendants in the Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP case which featured in the Lawyer Magazine’s Top 20 Cases of the Year for 2021.
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Acted in a wide range of professional negligence matters against solicitors, barristers, accountants, finance professionals, surveyors and property and construction professionals.
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Acted for the Fourth Defendant to the Counterclaim in Ras Al-Khaimah Investment Authority v Azima and others, part of a long-running. litigation concerning allegations of fraud, perjury and computer hacking
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Acted in a family shareholder/director dispute with allegations of impropriety and various breaches of directors’ duties.
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Acting for a director/majority shareholder in an action against them for unfair prejudice.
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Acting for a variety of specialist manufacturing companies in the recovery of damages for the supply of faulty products and non-payment of invoices.
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Advising clients on ADR and attending without prejudice meetings and mediation appointments.
What clients and directories have said
Jemma Brimblecombe is an excellent lawyer and a delight to work with."
The Legal 500 UK, 2026
Jemma Brimblecombe is one of the best up and coming lawyers I have ever had the good fortune to work with. She is highly intelligent and technically astute yet down-to-earth, user-friendly and compassionate. A determined fighter, she will work day and night to achieve results for her clients, but also has the strategic good sense to be able to stand back and advise on a different approach where this will lead to the overall best outcome."
The Legal 500 UK, 2026
Jemma Brimblecombe stands out as an excellent professional negligence lawyer and a dynamic presence in the industry."
The Legal 500 UK, 2026
Jemma Brimblecombe is a relatively new partner and specialises in professional negligence claims while also covering other commercial disputes. She is hard-working, dedicated to her cases and clients. She is also a delight to work with on a personal level."
The Legal 500 UK, 2026
Jemma Brimblecombe is also a superb lawyer, with great judgment and calmness under pressure."
The Legal 500 UK, 2026
Jemma Brimblecombe – a tough, forensic litigator with a no-nonsense approach to her cases. Enormous work ethic."
The Legal 500 UK, 2024
Jemma Brimblecombe is good at distilling the issues into easily understood advice."
The Legal 500 UK, 2024
She is very sensible, firm, calm and measured, keeping her cool and composure even in difficult situations."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
excellent"
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
PUBLICATIONS & PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
- How to avoid a professional negligence claim, Accountancy Daily, April 2024
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
- London Solicitors Litigation Association
- Law Society
- Professional Negligence Lawyers Association
