Cedar Wood Law
Our Founder
Jonathan Rhys Williams founded Cedar Wood Law to fight for the rights of working people
Jonathan Rhys Williams
Solicitor & Founder
Jonathan founded Cedar Wood Law to do one thing well: fight for the rights of working people. His route into law is distinctive, and that experience continues to shape the way he practises.
Before qualifying as a solicitor, Jonathan spent several years as a GMB workplace representative, supporting members through disciplinary hearings, grievances, restructures and workplace disputes. Seeing the impact of workplace injustice first-hand drove him to pursue a legal career.
He brings to his practice both legal expertise and a grounded understanding of what it feels like to face a dispute at work. Jonathan acts for private clients and trade union members across a broad range of employment matters.
He is an award-winning lawyer, having been named Cardiff and District Law Society's Junior Lawyer of the Year in 2020.
Beyond The Law
Public-interest work
Jonathan has served on the Welsh Government's Technical Advisory Group for its Basic Income pilot, is a trustee of the Basic Income Research Group and volunteers through pro bono clinics that support people who might otherwise go without legal advice.
Welsh language
Instructions in Welsh are welcome
Jonathan is a fluent Welsh speaker and is happy to accept instructions in Welsh. Mae Jonathan yn siarad Cymraeg yn rhugl ac yn hapus i dderbyn cyfarwyddiadau yn Gymraeg.