Rhiannon is a Partner in the Spinal Injury team, recognised for her expertise in complex spinal cord injury cases. She represents clients who have suffered life-changing injuries through personal injury claims—including road traffic collisions, workplace accidents, and occupiers’ liability matters—as well as clinical negligence involving both NHS and private healthcare providers.
Rhiannon has a particular specialism in cases where personal injury and clinical negligence intersect, such as when negligent medical treatment exacerbates an injury sustained in an accident. Her practice spans all age groups, including individuals who lack capacity and those repatriated following serious injury.
She is referred to in the Legal 500 2024 as a ‘very capable, no-nonsense lawyer who works with dynamism and energy. She balances this really well with empathy for her clients and gets great results for them.’ and in Chambers and Partners 2024 as ‘very direct and empathetic. Rhiannon is very capable and collaborative to work with and thinks about her cases before asking questions.’
Rhiannon has achieved substantial settlements for her clients, securing serious injury compensation and care packages that support their daily lives now and, in the future, providing peace of mind for them and their families.
She has a particular passion for spinal cord injury (SCI) and women’s health and actively raises awareness of key issues through webinars and advocacy. Her work as a solicitor for spinal injury clients includes highlighting areas of SCI care that are not commonly addressed.
Rhiannon is committed to working closely with her clients throughout the litigation process. She fights hard to obtain early admissions of liability and secure interim damages to help fund immediate needs. She has a proven track record of achieving high value settlements and prides herself on delivering excellent client satisfaction.
In addition to her expertise in clinical negligence and personal injury law, Rhiannon is a Level 1 IPSEA-qualified special educational needs advisor. This allows her to work closely with families and schools to ensure her child clients’ complex needs are met—giving them the best chance to thrive after injury.
Notable Cases
- Achieved a settlement of £6.5 million for a client after a car accident. Previous solicitors had advised it was a £20,000 case. Within a year, Rhiannon obtained an admission of liability and secured a £500,000 interim payment, enabling the client to leave the care home and move to an adapted property near her family.
- Represented a client who underwent negligent scoliosis surgery, further limiting his mobility. The case was settled prior to trial for a six-figure sum. The compensation ensures his additional care and rehabilitation needs are met. A pre-existing injury did not preclude him from bringing this claim.
Volunteering
Rhiannon volunteers at Horatio’s Garden, Stanmore, and works closely with the Spinal Injuries Association. Both charities provide invaluable support to people who have sustained spinal injuries.
She is also on the MASCIP (Multidisciplinary Association of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals) committee, where she contributes to advancing SCI care.
Rhiannon is co-editor of the Spinal Section in Kemp & Kemp, Personal Injury Practice and Procedure.
Professional Memberships
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers – Senior Litigator
- Level 1 IPSEA – qualified special educational needs advisor
- The Law Society of England & Wales
