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Rhys Palmer
Solicitor (HCB Widdows Mason Ltd)
Areas of Expertise – Education Law and Litigation
• University Dispute Resolution (via OIA if necessary)
• School Exclusions
• School Admissions
• Continuing Healthcare (CHC) disputes
• Safeguarding cases
• General Litigation
Education and Qualifications
• Qualified as a Solicitor in 2016
• Legal Practice Course, Cardiff University
• Master’s Degree in Law, University of South Wales
• Degree in Law, University of South Wales
Background and Experience
Rhys assists University Students who have been treated poorly and advises students regarding complaints/appeals either through the university’s internal procedures or to the OIA. Rhys is also able to assist students who have been bullied/discriminated at school.
Rhys also advises and assists parents with exclusions and admissions appeals. Rhys is also able to assist with adult/child safeguarding cases against schools/local authorities.
Rhys also has a background in working for the NHS handling CHC cases. Rhys is able to advise on whether the decision by the NHS Trust/CCG is correct and challenge any incorrect decisions made.
Rhys has a vast amount of experience dealing with pre-litigated and litigated civil claims since 2013. Rhys has experience in a variety of civil matters such as Personal Injury, Medical Negligence and Industrial Disease Law. This experience has allowed Rhys to assess the potential merits of a civil case before it is issued with the Court.
Rhys has the benefit of Claimant and Defendant experience which provides him a unique insight in dealing with civil claims. Rhys also has experience in attending and representing client at County Courts for various types of hearings.
Joined HCB
• January 2019
Approach
Rhys joined in January 2019 as part of the Education and Litigation department mainly dealing with University disputes, admission appeals, exclusions and civil claims against schools/universities.
Focus
Rhys understands the importance of the needs of his clients and the need to explain advice in a clear and concise manner.
Rhys is focussed on positive outcomes for his client and also knows when it is appropriate to issue a claim with the Court.
Employment History:
• Solicitor – BC Legal
• Solicitor – NewLaw Solicitors
• Paralegal & Trainee Solicitor – NHS Wales