I work as an Accredited Family Mediator having specialised in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2000, and have worked full time as a mediator since 2009. Being a lawyer mediator, I am able to draw on my legal expertise when helping couples work out complex financial settlements and new parenting arrangements.I am qualified in all areas of family mediation, including divorce and financial settlements, child arrangements and property disputes between cohabitees. I am also qualified to see children as part of the mediation process, which is often an empowering and enlightening experience for both the children and parents. “Gemma Burden was very good at staying neutral. This must be very hard sometimes. She is very professional and is very good at explaining all points in mediation. I would recommend Laceys Mediation to all. I would give Gemma Burden top marks in all aspects of mediation and she has my thanks.” Anonymous"Gemma remained very professional and impartial throughout but was friendly and approachable enough to put you at ease and feel more relaxed than I had expected to be. She made the whole process less onerous than it could have been or I had envisaged it might be." Ian Perry"Gemma was very clear with everything and very supportive." Annaliese Hill"I was made to feel very comfortable during an uncomfortable time." Jannine LeeIn my spare time I like to spend time with my family, especially my dog who never answers back.  My chosen stress beaters are running, yoga, swimming and the beach. My happy place is at the end of the garden in my potting shed where I can get lost in time and not be found!