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Gemma Jones started as a trainee solicitor in September 2025, bringing valuable hands-on experience from her previous role as a Legal Assistant in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team.

She is currently in her third seat rotation in our Residential Property team. Her first seat rotation was in the Corporate team and her second Family team, applying her strong legal foundation to each new matter.

Gemma achieved a Distinction in MA Law (SQE1) at the University of Law, Guildford. She also holds earlier degrees in English Literature, including a First Class BA and a Master’s from the University of Sussex.

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Inheritance Tax: What You Need to Know Ahead of the Budget
Inheritance Tax: What You Need to Know Ahead of the Budget

The UK tax landscape has changed significantly since Labour came to power in 2024, with further reforms expected over the coming months. Since the Labour government came to power, we ha ...

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PRS Database Registration: Landlord Guide 2026–2027
PRS Database Registration: Landlord Guide 2026–2027

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, the Government is introducing a mandatory Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database, sometimes referred to as the landlord registration database. Re ...

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Expanded Right to Work Scheme
Expanded Right to Work Scheme

From 1st October 2026 Right to Work checks extend beyond employees to workers, individual subcontractors and service providers engaged through certain online matching services and will ...

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What’s Next for Housing? Key Proposals from Labour Conference
What’s Next for Housing? Key Proposals from Labour Conference

Housing Kick Start Housing was the central theme of Andy Burnham’s speech and Angela Rayner’s policy announcements surrounding this year’s Labour Party Conference. With a clear fo ...

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Last chance to join Team Phillips
Last chance to join Team Phillips

Registration closes tomorrow! The annual Basingstoke Half Marathon takes place this Sunday on the 4th of October, and there is still time to join Team Phillips. Choose from the Half Mar ...

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Race Across Yateley: Phillips Law supports a new local challenge
Race Across Yateley: Phillips Law supports a new local challenge

We are delighted to support the first-ever Race Across Yateley, taking place on Sunday 11 October. Brought to you by Harry’s Hydrocephalus Awareness Trust (HAT) and Yateley Industries f ...

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