Rhiannon Saunders
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Rhiannon Saunders

Rhiannon Saunders

Managing Director WGC Lawyers

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Cairns Orchid Plaza, QLD
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About Rhiannon

Rhiannon is the Managing Director of WGC Lawyers, a position she assumed with enthusiasm in 2024. Her leadership is defined by a dedication to maintaining and advancing the firm's long-standing tradition of excellence. She ensures that all clients receive superior legal representation while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment for the talented team. Rhiannon also co-leads the firm's litigation and dispute resolution team alongside Director John Hayward. Her robust legal acumen spans a wide range of matters, from intricate body corporate issues to complex insolvency challenges. Known for her ability to communicate clearly and devise strategic solutions, Rhiannon supports clients in navigating a variety of legal issues. Her expertise extends beyond bodies corporate, with extensive experience in property law and insolvency matters, making her an invaluable resource for clients engaged in sophisticated disputes. Beyond her prowess in dispute resolution, Rhiannon is committed to delivering efficient, cost-effective, and clear legal advice. Her clientele, which includes individuals, bodies corporate, businesses, and government bodies, all benefit from her practical guidance. As a lifelong learner, she continuously hones her legal expertise through professional development and shares her insights through informative presentations to varied audiences. Active in the wider business and legal communities, Rhiannon is a regular participant in the Cairns Business Women’s Club and the Far North Queensland Law Association. She also contributes her expertise as a member of Advance Cairns’ Advisory Council, to which she was appointed in 2022.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

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Experience

Managing Director
Managing Director
WGC Lawyers
Feb 2024 - Present · 1 year 5 months
Director
Director
WGC Lawyers
Apr 2018 - Feb 2024 · 5 years 10 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
WGC Lawyers
Jun 2016 - Apr 2018 · 1 year 10 months
Committee Member
Committee Member
Cairns Young Chamber Sub-Committee
Dec 2013 - Present · 11 years 7 months
Volunteer board member
Volunteer board member
Womens Centre Cairns
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 years
Volunteer board member
Volunteer board member
Youth Empowered Towards Independence (YETI)
Aug 2009 - Dec 2014 · 5 years 4 months
Associate
Associate
WGC Lawyers
Dec 2008 - May 2016 · 7 years 5 months

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons)
James Cook University
2004 - 2007
St Mary's Catholic College
1999 - 2003

Contact Information

Cairns Orchid Plaza, QLD

Location123 Sheridan Street, Cairns Orchid Plaza, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 404..

Practice Certificate

Name
Rhiannon Joy Saunders
Date of Admission
2010
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
CheckLast checked: 15 Dec 2024
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Litigation & Disputes
  • Debt Recovery
  • Defamation
  • General Advice
  • Leases
Property Law
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • General Advice