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Louise Lindsey

Group Development Executive

How I support the business

As Group Development Executive, Louise combines commercial legal expertise and experience in AI to support Adam Benedict’s client work and wider business growth.

She began her career in private practice before being headhunted to join Google DeepMind as its first and only trainee solicitor. Working at the forefront of artificial intelligence, she gained experience in commercial contracts, data protection and emerging technologies.

Louise subsequently joined a legal technology startup as Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff, working across four sectors. This broadened her focus into business strategy and operational leadership, strengthening her interest in commercial growth and innovation.

At Adam Benedict, she supports the Corporate and Commercial team on client matters whilst contributing to the strategic development of the wider business. Her unconventional route into law, shaped in part by her dyslexia, underpins her appreciation for adaptability, different perspectives and challenging traditional approaches.

2021

Graduated with First Class Honours in Law with Business Management.

2022

Became Google DeepMind’s first and only legal trainee.

2025

Completed the LPC and Master of Laws at BPP with Distinction.

2026

Became Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff at a technology startup

2026

Appointed Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff at a technology startup.

  • "Louise is such a talented and hard working individual. Through my time of knowing her she has displayed an exceptional work ethic, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Louise has a brilliant personality and all the attributes to excel in whatever she does. It’s been a pleasure working with her and I can only see a fantastic future ahead. Louise works in a way which brings people together and I’m excited for her future successes."

    – Solicitor

  • "In a fast-paced start up environment, Louise appeared to be everywhere at once, with a firm grasp of every area of the business. Her meticulous eye for detail complemented my own focus on strategy as COO exceptionally well. She had a particular talent for identifying gaps, asking the right questions and ensuring that plans were translated into well-executed outcomes. Alongside her regular role, she took over a significant strategic project that had fallen into disarray; with diligence and clear commercial leadership, she led the project back on track, and maintained this as the project progressed. Most notably, she demonstrated a maturity, judgement and level of expertise well beyond what one would expect at such an early stage in her career, and she earned the respect of colleagues at every level of the organisation." - COO, ex-Blackrock "I worked with Louise on a complex multi-month project to design, develop and implement a complex legal-tech system. Louise was excellent to work with, confident yet personable, and very knowledgeable. I look forward to working with Louise again in the future.

    – Civil Litigation Client

    • 2021: LLB (Hons) Law with Business Management - First Class Honours

    • 2025: Master of Law and Legal Practice Course (LPC/LLM) - BPP Law School - Distinction

    • 2021: Private Practice - Private Client Assistant

    • 2022: Google DeepMind - Trainee Solicitor

    • 2025: In-house - Paralegal

    • 2026: Technology Startup - Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff

    • GROW Mentoring: Awarded Mentee of the Year, subsequently becoming a mentor to aspiring lawyers.

    • Browne Jacobson FAIRE: Panel speaker at a careers initiative promoting social mobility and accessibility within the legal profession; 4,000 students attended my talk.

    • 'Being Human' Careers Panel: Chaired a panel discussion sharing career insights and advice with aspiring legal professionals.