Strategic, practical and timely advice.
At MSB Solicitors, our Social Housing and Regeneration team is nationally recognised for delivering expert, client-focused legal services to registered providers of social housing and local authorities nationwide.
Our award-winning team has a combined experience of over 100 years helping social landlords navigate the ever-evolving housing sector. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, transparency and sector insight with a commitment to delivering outcomes that align with both legal obligations and social purpose.
We are proud to act for a diverse client base and to contribute to the ongoing professionalisation of the housing sector through legal excellence.
What We Do
We understand the unique challenges facing the social housing sector and provide practical, responsive advice tailored to the needs of your organisation. Whether you're dealing with complex litigation, development and regeneration, tenancy management, governance or compliance, MSB are here to support you every step of the way.
We provide strategic, practical, and timely advice across all aspects of social housing management and regulatory compliance. With a deep understanding of the policy landscape and operational pressures facing social landlords, we work in partnership with clients to deliver effective, proportionate solutions that support sustainable tenancies and improved communities.
We work as an extension of your team, building long-term relationships based on trust, understanding, and shared goals. Our solicitors are passionate about the social housing sector and committed to promoting positive outcomes.
If you're looking for a legal partner who understands your challenges and delivers solutions, MSB's Social Housing and Regeneration team is here for you.
Our Services
Property Litigation & Tenancy Enforcement
Taking legal action is a last resort but sometimes one which cannot be avoided. We support registered providers of Social Housing and local authorities in resolving anti-social behaviour matters including injunction proceedings and recovering possession. We also provide legal services in respect of breaches of tenancy including hoarding cases, compliance matters, disrepair claims, boundary disputes, rent and service charge recovery, defending Judicial Review proceedings and defending Equality Act 2010 proceedings in a housing context - always aiming for swift, cost-effective outcomes.
Employment & HR
Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Housing Management
Policy development and training
Asset Management Strategy
Commercial Property, Finance and Litigation
Property, Development & Construction
Social Value
Building Stronger Communities
Driving Positive Outcomes
A Measurable Commitment
Key Contact:
Louise Murphy
Partner, Head of Social Housing and Regeneration
01518297803louisemurphy@msbsolicitors.co.ukMeet the teamLegal 500 2026
"The team is recognised among peers as one of the leading teams for landlords operating in the North West. This is a result of the team being one of the most knowledgeable and experienced around"
Legal 500 2026
"My team have worked with MSB solicitors now for many years and we have no intention of going anywhere else, when we require legal advice and support. We have developed high levels of confidence and trust with numerous people at MSB and although they are external colleagues, they actually feel operationally like an extension of my team"
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