Louise Murphy

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Louise is the Head of Social Housing and Regeneration at MSB and has an in-depth knowledge of Social Housing law throughout her 20-year career.

Louise’s career in social housing law began in 2003 when she starter out as a paralegal. Louise qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and went on to join prominent legal aid firm, where she became a partner in 2010 and thereafter headed the housing department. Louise remained in this role for a number of years, developing significant technical ability and a reputation for excellence. Throughout her career, she has developed considerable litigation experience, dealing with complex cases from public law defences to mental health/capacity issues; disrepair to succession.

Louise joined Knox Ellis in July 2017, as a Senior Associate Solicitor and Training Lead. Louise has delivered exceptional training to Registered Providers throughout England on a range of issues. Louise tailors her training to the individual Client / audience and feedback has described her training as “extremely knowledgeable and fun”; “enlightening”; “interactive” and “in-depth”.

MSB acquired Knox Ellis in 2018 and thereafter Louise quickly became Partner and Head of Social Housing and Regeneration

Louise has spoken at Liverpool Law Society’s Annual Disrepair Conference each year since 2019 and often speaks at sector events, in 2022 Louise was a panel speaker at the Northern Housing Festival on damp and mould.

She has developed MSB’s Social Housing and Regeneration team into a formidable unit; she is tenacious and achieves outstanding results.

Louise has comprehensive understanding of housing management, enforcement, governance, compliance and asset management and is able to offer Registered Providers focused and pragmatic advice. She provides legal advice to front line staff, middle management, and Executive Leadership Teams. She is approachable and has a keen eye detail. She is also able to find a solution which achieves the aims and goals of social housing providers.

Louise enjoys achieving the best outcomes for clients in a robust and cost-effective manner whilst being part of a wider, driven team. Her approach is straight forward, to the point and she gets the job done.

Louise is recognised in the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner.

Louise was awarded Inspirational Leader of the Year at the Housing Hero’s awards 2023 and she sits on the Chartered Institute of Housing Northwest Reginal Group / Board.

Finally, Louise is a non-executive director of Warrington Housing Association.