Gemma Beckman-Cross

Gemma Beckman-Cross

Senior Associate

Gemma is a commercial law specialist. Based in our Queenstown office, Gemma regularly acts for a wide range of clients, from start-up businesses to large-scale commercial clients. Gemma has particular expertise in advising on commercial contracts, sale and purchases, shareholder/joint venture agreements, financing, construction contracts and technology/intellectual property.  

Gemma focuses on providing straight forward and strategic commercial legal advice. She aims to help create a solid legal foundation for new and existing businesses so they get the best head start, execute their plans and are set up for long term success.

After graduating from the University of Canterbury Gemma spent her first five and a half years practicing at law firms in Christchurch. She then spent two years working overseas in British Columbia, Canada before returning to New Zealand to be closer to her family and joining TODD & WALKER Law.

When not at work Gemma can be found enjoying her time getting outdoors through running, mountain biking and tramping.

 Expertise

Corporate and Commercial	Property
Insolvency and Restructuring	Technology & IP
Construction and Projects	Not-For-Profit
Tourism & Hospitality	Financial markets
Rural and Agribusiness