Chelsea is a Trainee Solicitor in the Clinical Negligence team, based at Thompsons' Cardiff office.
Chelsea graduated with a degree in Law and Criminology in 2022 before completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Cardiff University, graduating in 2024. She joined Thompsons as a Clinical Negligence Paralegal in June 2024 before progressing to a Trainee Solicitor when she started her Training Contract in May 2025. Chelsea aims to qualify as a Solicitor in Thompsons' Clinical Negligence team, continuing to represent clients who have suffered avoidable injuries as a result of negligent medical treatment.
Chelsea is passionate about access to justice and is committed to supporting clients who have suffered avoidable harm as a result of negligent medical treatment. She enjoys building strong relationships with clients and finds it particularly rewarding to achieve outcomes that make a meaningful difference to their lives.
Chelsea is also a fluent Welsh speaker, having spoken Welsh since the age of three.

Case Experience

  • Chelsea successfully handled a clinical negligence claim arising from a chemical injury to a client's eye after their contact lens was mistakenly stored in an inappropriate solution during a hospital appointment. Liability was admitted, and the claim proceeded on the issue of quantum. Chelsea obtained expert ophthalmology evidence to assess the temporary visual disturbance, treatment required and the impact on the client's daily life before negotiating a settlement of £7,000 without the need for court proceedings. The settlement reflected the temporary loss of functional vision, associated distress, care needs and loss of earnings.

 

 

Testimonials 

I have been dealing with an ongoing medical negligence case for the past 3 years and Thompson's soliictors have been a massive help in finally getting an outcome after years of back and forth with the health board. Chelsea Phillips who took over my case mid way through the process deserves the biggest mention out of the whole team as her dedication, professsionalism, patience, clear communication and support throughout the entire time she handled my case was a massive help and due to outstanding work on her part has finally let me put this chapter of my life to rest and I'd like to say a massive thank you to her and also thank you to the rest of the team who supported.

Chelsea's Former Client