Robena Dhadda is a highly regarded Consultant Speech and Language Therapist and expert witness, with over 20 years of specialist clinical experience.

She completes over 50 expert reports annually.

Instructed in complex adult and paediatric cases involving communication, cognitive-communication, dysphagia, neurological injury, and medico-legal capacity.

Robena is frequently instructed in high-value personal injury, clinical negligence, and Court of Protection matters.

Areas include: 

Acquired and traumatic brain injury.
Cerebral palsy and complex neuro disability.
Stroke and long-term neurological impairment.
Disorders of consciousness and low arousal.
Cognitive-communication disorders.
Swallowing and feeding difficulties (dysphagia).

Tracheostomy and respiratory support.
Functional neurological symptoms.
Autism and developmental communication needs.
Mental health and neurobehavioral conditions.
Mental capacity for property, finance, and litigation.

Robena recently gave oral expert evidence in the High Court case of Winterbotham v Shahrak [2024] EWHC 2633 (KB). In his written judgment, the judge stated:

“To the extent that it is necessary to decide between the SLT experts, I prefer the evidence of Ms Dhadda which seemed to me to take a more realistic approach to the claimant’s] limitations.”

The judge adopted Robena’s opinion on key issues, including functional capacity, vocational potential, and the interplay between psychological and physiological factors.

Her evidence was recognised for its realism, clarity, and practical insight. Robena is known for providing balanced, clinically robust, and persuasive reports that are respected across the legal profession.

She is experienced in joint expert meetings, case conferences, and giving evidence under cross-examination.