Louise Humphreys

Louise Humphreys has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal field. Louise has worked at the London Borough of Hackney since 2020, starting as the Interim Head of Legal & Governance and later being promoted to the Head of Legal & Governance role. Currently, they hold the position of Acting Director of Legal, Democratic & Electoral Services.

Prior to working at Hackney, Louise owned their own law firm, Peyto Law, since 2007. Before that, they worked as a Solicitor at Bell Cornwell from 2005 to 2007. Louise also served as a Planning Solicitor at Surrey Heath Borough Council from 2002 to 2005.

Louise gained experience in environmental law and litigation as an Assistant Solicitor at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead from 2000 to 2002. Louise began their legal career at Hart District Council as a Trainee Solicitor and Committee Administrator from 1995 to 2000.

Overall, Louise Humphreys has acquired a broad range of legal expertise through diverse roles and responsibilities throughout their career.

Louise Humphreys attended St Nicholas's School in Fleet from 1983 to 1990, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Louise then went on to study at the University of Birmingham from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Medieval and Modern History. Following their undergraduate studies, they attended the College of Law, Guildford, from 1993 to 1995, where they completed the CPE & LPC program in Law.