Cardiff-based clinical negligence lawyer joins Leigh Day to help families across Wales access justice

Julia Reynolds, lives in South Wales. In April 2024 she became a partner at Leigh Day, a law firm that specialises in complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, with offices in London, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Plymouth and Birmingham. 

Julia will be based at an office in Llanishen, Cardiff where Cerebral Palsy Cymru has a therapy centre. 

The new office will allow for more support for families across Wales who have suffered medical harm and need legal representation. 

Julia has worked as a lawyer for 26 years, representing clients in clinical negligence cases including cerebral palsy, delayed diagnoses, surgical errors, obstetric cases, cauda equina and amputation cases.

Julia is often sought out by clients because of her profile in the local market. She has been recognised as one of the city’s most influential clinical negligence lawyers.

Three Best Rated review website recognises Julia as one of the three best rated clinical negligence solicitors in Cardiff, based on client reviews. She is a member of the Cardiff and District Law Society Council. Chambers Legal Directory and the independent legal guide Legal 500 note her as a Key Lawyer. 

Through her work Julia raises awareness and the profile of issues to improve patient safety for all. Julia works with a number of organisations and charities across the region.

Julia Reynolds said:

“I am thrilled to be joining a firm like Leigh Day and that we will be opening our new office in Cardiff. Leigh Day is a unique type of law firm with a track record of taking on very important litigation, both nationally and internationally.

“I have specialise in Clinical Negligence work which fits perfectly with Leigh Day, a market leader in this field. Not only does the firm have a first-class reputation in this type of litigation, but the firm campaigns for patient safety. For example, there have been many reports in recent years regarding poor maternity care which is a cause very close to my heart. Leigh Day worked on the Parliamentary Birth Inquiry in Westminster. This is a reflection of the importance that they put on improving healthcare.

“I think that we can do much to raise awareness and the profile of recurrent issues to improve patient safety for all. I have seen the devastating impact when things go wrong. It has been a privilege to work with the families impacted. They already feel let down by one set of professionals, and it is very much my focus to build a relationship of trust and confidence with my clients.

“I will continue to work closely with charities which support families impacted by injury, such as Cerebral Palsy Cymru. The work they do is often life changing, and I’ve heard countless times how children have reached the developmental milestones that they were told that they never would. Families tell me how they simply don’t know where they would be without Cerebral Palsy Cymru.

“I look forward to meeting clients in-person in our new Cardiff office or in their homes and helping improve access to justice across Wales.” 

Beci Jones, Head of Finance and Operations at Cerebral Palsy Cymru added: 

“We are delighted to welcome Leigh Day as the first commercial tenant into our therapy centre. With demand for our services increasing year on year, we are constantly looking for new income streams to help sustain our specialist provision. Leasing out space in our building is one of a number of new commercial initiatives we will be implementing over the coming period to fund our work across Wales and to ensure that we can support every family that needs us.

Leigh Day head of clinical negligence Suzanne White said:

“I am extremely proud to announce that Julia has joined the Leigh Day clinical negligence team. Julia’s experience, expertise and reputation as one of the most influential lawyers in Cardiff, with 26 years of experience in a wide range of clinical negligence work, she is a huge asset for Leigh Day. 

“It is our great privilege to open our first office in Wales, which will be based at the offices of Cerebral Palsy Cymru, Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, an inspiring charity which provides outstanding therapy and support for families across Wales living with cerebral palsy. I am very pleased that from our Cardiff base, we will have the opportunity to provide expert advice and representation to the people of Cardiff and Wales.”