26 Nov 2025 • Article 4 min read
Gemma Bell
Areas of Expertise
Gemma advises on a range of areas including social housing regulatory, charity law, governance, company and community benefit society law, corporate restructuring projects, joint ventures, stock transfers and mergers and acquisitions.
Gemma acts for a range of clients nationally including housing associations, local authorities, charities and social enterprises.
Experience
Prior to Devonshires, Gemma headed the Housing Corporate and Governance team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. Before that, she jointly led the Housing Corporate and Governance team at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP. She has worked in the social housing sector throughout her career.
Directories
Gemma is ranked Band 2 in Chambers & Partners, who describe her as “a popular choice of representative for housing associations, offering strong governance experience and expert handling of corporate transactions”.
The Legal 500 lists Gemma as a “Leading Individual”.
Education
- University of Birmingham 2003-2006 – LLB, Law
Awards
Partner of the Year – Birmingham Law Society Awards 2026
Client Testimonials
Gemma’s Insights
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Consumer Standards: How well equipped are RPs to identify and support residents with diverse needs?
16 Jan 2025 • Webinar Online
The Sector Risk Profile; have RPs sufficiently responded to the key points?
9 Dec 2024 • Webinar Online
Smaller Housing Associations Forum – Navigating the Requirements of the Consumer Standards
28 Nov 2024 • Seminar Online
Devonshires’ Housing Management & Property Litigation Conference 2024
14 Oct 2024 • Article
Proposed changes to co-operative and community benefit society law – further thought needed?
5 Aug 2024 • Article