Louise O'Reilly

Louise O'Reilly is the Director of O'Reilly Shaw Lawyers and O'Reilly Shaw Mediations, a distinguished Family Law Specialist accredited by the Law Society of Queensland. Widely acknowledged as one of Brisbane's leading family lawyers, Louise has been recognised in Doyle’s 2025 Guide as one of the few pre-eminent parenting lawyers in the city, alongside being a Recommended Family and Divorce Lawyer. Her practice is characterised by a tenacious, strategic, and empathetic approach, offering clear advice and robust representation. Louise expertly handles a range of issues, including property and parenting matters, child support, spousal maintenance, and third-party concerns. Her focus extends to complex parenting scenarios with risk elements and both domestic and international relocation cases. Additionally, she addresses significant asset pools intertwined with intricate legal challenges, complex financial structures, valuation dilemmas, and commercial factors. While proficient in litigation, Louise has a keen interest in alternative dispute resolution. She is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Collaborative Lawyer, and Parenting Coordinator. She advocates for negotiated resolutions that prioritise child-focused and commercial outcomes. Before dedicating her expertise entirely to family law, Louise gained experience in property, litigation, and construction litigation within leading commercial law firms in Brisbane. Holding a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, a Bachelor of International Business, a Masters in Applied Laws (Family Law), and a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, Louise is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of her field. She has also contributed to the legal community through presentations and as a contributor to the CCH Family Law Guide, a key resource for family lawyers and barristers.