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Louise is a Director with Fragomen’s Immigration Programme Management (IPM) practice group. She is based in the Dublin office, where she partners with corporate clients to deliver comprehensive immigration support and strategic solutions for their global mobility and immigration programmes. 

Louise manages a UK based team within the IPM practice group, who she mentors and supports to meet their professional goals. Louise is also involved in internal process improvements to maximize efficiencies.

Louise joined Fragomen in 2013, starting in the Dubai practice where she worked for over four years. In her various UAE roles, she supervised a team working on UAE inbound matters and advised on complex client queries. Louise then relocated to Ireland and worked with the firm's Global Client Services team, where she provided on-site support for a global client, managed a multi-jurisdictional immigration programme and successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects. Following that, she became a Dublin inbound Manager, overseeing a team of consultants while advising global clients on all aspects of Irish immigration.

Education

  • University College Dublin, Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), 2008
  • Law Society of Ireland, Certificate in Immigration Law and Practice, 2022

More from Louise

Professional accomplishments

Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), Worldwide ERC®

Leader of Impact - AmCham Women in Global Organizations Peer Mentoring Program, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Member, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Experience

Advised on strategic issues relating to service delivery and immigration compliance for clients in the finance, oil and gas, technology and services sectors.

Successfully led several multi-jurisdictional client projects including group moves within strict deadlines.

Identified and introduced efficiencies and new processes to enhance the overall client experience.

Skilled in immigration crisis management, in response to fast paced, ever changing geopolitical events and economic situations.

End-to-end management of a variety of Irish, Canadian and UAE immigration applications for corporate and private clients.

Publications and lectures

Co-author, “The immigration hurdles facing UK orchestras in Europe.” Classical Music, 22 May 2025.

Podcast, “The Immigration Conversation: COVID-19 Impact on Ireland.” Fragomen, July 2020.

Speaker, “Managing Immigration for your business.” Republic of Work webinar, Ireland, March 2020.

Author, “How to deal with a lost or stolen passport abroad.” Gulf Business, 2017.

Author, “Working legally in the UAE.” Finance ME, 2016.

Louise’s insights

May 29, 2025 | Blog post

Unlocking Talent: Why Hiring Graduates on Immigration Permissions Is a Strategic Business Move Read more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Classical Music: The Immigration Hurdles Facing UK Orchestras in EuropeRead more

February 3, 2025 | Blog post

Awards Season Travel: Navigating UK & Ireland Immigration Rules for Film Industry ProfessionalsRead more
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Louise’s insights

May 29, 2025 | Blog post

Unlocking Talent: Why Hiring Graduates on Immigration Permissions Is a Strategic Business Move Read more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Classical Music: The Immigration Hurdles Facing UK Orchestras in EuropeRead more

February 3, 2025 | Blog post

Awards Season Travel: Navigating UK & Ireland Immigration Rules for Film Industry ProfessionalsRead more
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Louise’s insights

May 29, 2025 | Blog post

Unlocking Talent: Why Hiring Graduates on Immigration Permissions Is a Strategic Business Move Read more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Classical Music: The Immigration Hurdles Facing UK Orchestras in EuropeRead more

February 3, 2025 | Blog post

Awards Season Travel: Navigating UK & Ireland Immigration Rules for Film Industry ProfessionalsRead more
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  • English

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[email protected]

T:+353 1 265 4313

F:+353 1 684 9911

Dublin

Fragomen Ireland Limited

Block B, Central Quay Ground Floor, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson's Quay

Dublin, D02 RR77

Ireland

Connect via Linkedin

Louise’s insights

May 29, 2025 | Blog post

Unlocking Talent: Why Hiring Graduates on Immigration Permissions Is a Strategic Business Move Read more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Classical Music: The Immigration Hurdles Facing UK Orchestras in EuropeRead more

February 3, 2025 | Blog post

Awards Season Travel: Navigating UK & Ireland Immigration Rules for Film Industry ProfessionalsRead more
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Block B, Central Quay Ground Floor, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson's Quay

Dublin, D02 RR77

Ireland

Connect via Linkedin

Louise’s insights

May 29, 2025 | Blog post

Unlocking Talent: Why Hiring Graduates on Immigration Permissions Is a Strategic Business Move Read more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Classical Music: The Immigration Hurdles Facing UK Orchestras in EuropeRead more

February 3, 2025 | Blog post

Awards Season Travel: Navigating UK & Ireland Immigration Rules for Film Industry ProfessionalsRead more
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Fragomen Ireland Limited

Block B, Central Quay Ground Floor, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson's Quay

Dublin, D02 RR77

Ireland

Connect via Linkedin

Louise’s insights

May 29, 2025 | Blog post

Unlocking Talent: Why Hiring Graduates on Immigration Permissions Is a Strategic Business Move Read more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Classical Music: The Immigration Hurdles Facing UK Orchestras in EuropeRead more

February 3, 2025 | Blog post

Awards Season Travel: Navigating UK & Ireland Immigration Rules for Film Industry ProfessionalsRead more
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