About OT Legal

Founded and led by an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of clinical and medico-legal experience.

Fiona O’Loughlin

MSc

Fiona O’Loughlin is a CORU-registered Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience spanning hospital, community, and medico-legal settings. She is the director and principal consultant at OT Legal Ltd.

Fiona graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Trinity College Dublin in 2007. Her clinical foundation was built in the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin and Primary Care Services in Sligo, with a focus on physical injuries and disabilities. In 2014, she co-established the first Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team in Ireland, based in Donegal, where she served as Senior Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurology and Acquired Brain Injury.

In 2016, Fiona transitioned into medico-legal consultancy, drawing on her clinical insight and high-level reporting skills. She now works as a trusted expert witness, functional evaluator, and clinical case manager for complex litigation and care coordination cases.

Fiona holds a second Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (Open University, 2014), and a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation (Sheffield Hallam University, 2024). She has specialist training in Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) and psychometric testing, allowing her to objectively assess physical, cognitive, and psychological functioning.

Her particular areas of interest and expertise include neurological disease and injury, chronic pain management, vocational rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, and driving with a disability. Fiona is committed to evidence-informed practice and person-centred care, ensuring that every assessment reflects the lived realities of her clients.

She is a member in good standing with the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI), the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), and the British Psychological Society (BPS), and is fully registered with CORU.

Sligo

In January 2025, OT Legal proudly opened the doors to its newly renovated office in the heart of Sligo Town. This signifies a significant milestone for OT Legal. It will ensure that we can continue to grow the practice and deliver a high quality service to all our clients.

Nestled on the south bank of the Garavogue River, No. 6 JFK Parade stands on the historic grounds of Sligo Abbey, blending centuries of heritage with thoughtful modern design. Originally built in the late 18th century using stone from the Abbey itself, the house lay derelict for many years before being lovingly restored.

The renovation embraced an "upside-down" layout—placing workspaces on the cool, quiet ground floor, while relocating the living and meeting areas upstairs to capture natural light, privacy, and sweeping views. A dramatic vaulted loft and a striking picture window frame the gothic beauty of Sligo Abbey at the rear, while the front opens onto the river.

Preserving period features like the arched doorway, Edwardian tiles, and high ceilings, No. 6 is now a unique space where historic character meets contemporary function—an inspiring setting for modern working.

Dublin

OT Legal operates from Dublin every month. Assessments are carried out in the client's home or in a professional meeting room in Ballsbridge.

When in Dublin, Fiona also facilitates appearances at the High Court for expert witness testimony, and in-person consultations with legal teams on request.

Our Offices

Research & Innovation

OT Legal Ltd is actively committed to advancing the field of Occupational Therapy and medico-legal practice through research and innovation. In 2025, the company was awarded competitive research funding through Enterprise Ireland to conduct a collaborative research project with an Irish university. This work focuses on inclusive housing design and accessibility, with the aim of shaping best practices in the built environment for individuals with disabilities. This investment in research reinforces our dedication to evidence-informed practice, continuous learning, and thought leadership within the profession.

Our recent research and innovation project, The Joshua Tree Project, resolves to document the journey of an accessible build so that any lessons in accessible design can serve the wider public.

Joshua Tree Project