Louise Kelso

Louise joined the University in 2023 and leads the University's legal and information compliance functions, providing expert advice to support compliant decision making and to protect the University's interests and reputation.

Louise’s remit includes:

  • Her position as chief legal officer of the University  
  • Leading the Legal Services team and the Information Compliance Service, including the Data Protection team
  • Providing strategic legal advice and supporting regulatory and information compliance across the University.

Her priorities include:

  • Continuing to support and develop an expert team of professionals delivering excellent legal, regulatory and compliance advice
  • Supporting excellent governance and decision-making through embedded legal and information compliance support for key strategic projects
  • Adopting and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement. 

Louise Kelso

General Counsel and Director of Legal Services

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Amanda Smith

Legal Administrator

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