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Louise Smith

Partner, Cork Office

Louise is a Partner, practising as part of our Dispute Resolution team and heads up our specialised fraud unit. She has significant experience advising on motor, employers’ and public liability as well as indemnity claims for both insured and self-insured bodies.

In addition to an extensive practice in general litigation (across all Court levels), Louise has designed and created strategies for the prevention and detection of fraudulent claims for major Insurers and regularly provides training and talks in this field to enhance Insurer awareness. Louise is well known for her work in defending fraudulent and exaggerated claims and has a significant success rate before the Courts. Louise also works on large loss and complex claims advising on quantum, assessing and advising on liability and preparing cases for hearing.

Outside the firm, Louise is a member of the Southern Law Association and a member of the Litigation and In-house Counsel Sub-Committees of the Southern Law Association. Louise is also trained in professional development and coaching.

Education

University College Cork (BCL Hons) (LLM)

Professional

Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland.

The level of engagement provided by the RDJ team is exceptional.
– The Legal 500 (2024)
An excellent firm which provides first-class advice.
– Chambers Europe (2024)
RDJ is the firm that I always gravitate towards first.
– The Legal 500 (2024)