Gemma Bailey

Practice Areas

Gemma is a Principal Associate in our Employment and Immigration team.

She joined the team in January 2023 and advises on contentious and non-contentious employment issues, providing guidance to businesses and individuals on all aspects of employment law and human resources.

Gemma qualified in 2008 and has since acquired extensive experience in employment tribunal litigation. She has a particular interest in complex disputes such as whistleblowing and discrimination.

In addition, Gemma provides training, workshops and advice for human resource professionals on a range of topics, including employment law updates, discipline, grievances, discrimination and whistleblowing. Gemma was also a lecturer at University of South Wales where she delivered the Employment Law module on the CIPD recognised Human Resources Management course.

Gemma has volunteered as a Pro Bono Employment Law Adviser at LawWorks since 2009.

Career

Principal Associate, Capital Law Limited (Jul 2023 – present)

Senior Associate, Capital Law Limited (Jan 2023 – Jun 2023)

Partner & Head of Department, Howells Solicitors (Feb 2019 – Nov 2022)

Associate, Howells Solicitors (Jul 2017 – Feb 2019)

University Lecturer, University of South Wales (Jan 2017 – Aug 2018)

Owner, Where’s That Bean? (Aug 2016 – May 2017)

Associate, Blake Morgan LLP (formerly Morgan Cole) (Apr 2014 – Aug 2016)

Solicitor, Morgan Cole (Jun 2008 – Apr 2014)

Trainee Solicitor, Morgan Cole (Sep 2006 – Jun 2008)

Pro Bono Employment Law Adviser, LawWorks (Jan 2009 – present)

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of England and Wales

Employment Lawyers’ Association

Languages Spoken

Italian (Elementary proficiency)

Industry Sector Expertise

Education

Employment

Social Housing

Education