
Specialisation
Gemma is a transactions lawyer specialising in private and public mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets and transaction disputes.
With a focus on bringing a commercial approach to transactions, and a background in accounting, Gemma’s aim is to provide practical advice to help clients achieve their business objectives.
Gemma’s experience includes advising:
- SILK Laser Australia Limited on its acquisition by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries by way of a scheme of arrangement;
- Sportsmed SA on the sale of Sportsmed Hospital to Burnside Hospital; and
- Jon Gilbert on the sale of his 50% share of Australian Green Clean.
Transactions

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Client: Silk Laser Clinics (ASX: SLA)
Transaction Type: Public M&A
Advised SILK Laser Clinics (ASX:SLA) on its proposed acquisition by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) (a subsidiary of Wesfarmers (ASX:WES)) by way of scheme of arrangement for approximately $180m.

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Advised sportsmed on the sale of their hospital to Burnside War Memorial Hospital. The new owners of the sportsmed hospital will double their capabilities, growing from five operating theatres to 10 and from 76 hospital beds to 125, enabling them to offer more care to the community and securing the future of both hospitals in the long-term.

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Advised Jon Gilbert on the sale of his 50% shareholding of Australian Green Clean.