Daniel is a senior counsel in Walkers' Jersey Employment Law Group who advises organisations and individuals within the financial services sector on exits, disciplinary issues and investigations, and on regulatory matters.Dan is a Jersey Advocate with experience in Royal Court and Tribunal cases, as well as providing strategic advice on internal investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, whistleblowing and discrimination claims, and M&A as well as restructuring and redundancy exercises.He advises businesses and senior executives and founders on regulatory matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, and restrictive covenants.Dan also advises on regulatory issues – including carrying out investigations into regulatory matters, and supporting regulated businesses facing investigations or enforcement action – and works with Insolvency & Dispute Resolution colleagues on fraud and financial crime disputes, in particular injunctions, disclosure orders and tracing of assets.
Walkers
Walkers‘ ’highly regarded’ employment team notably supports the financial sector across the spectrum of employment issues, and is well versed in handling all aspects of senior employee exits on behalf of employers. Beyond this, the firm also advises on immigration, data protection and pensions issues. Daniel Read leads the team, specialising in employment disputes, including claims of discrimination and misconduct. Associate Jenny Brunton supports clients with tribunal proceedings, and has particular experience in the charity and trust sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Walkers team are professionally recognised across the islands and highly regarded. They act with utmost integrity and deliver solutions in a timely manner. The advice they provide goes beyond following the law and best practice, they factor in all human aspects of dealing with a situation to ensure the there is a best outcome for all parties in an expedient, cost effective and empathetic manner.'
- 'Daniel Read and Jenny Brunton provided very timely and helpful advice.'
- 'Daniel Read is charismatic, an excellent communicator, accessible and responsive.'
- 'The team is both very attentive and experienced. They always make themselves available when I reach out to them, and take the time to explain things and make sure I understand.'
- 'Highly engaged and invest in building knowledge on employment law. Very proactive and provide good advice.'
- 'Daniel Read connects well with clients and knows his stuff.'
- 'The team at Walkers is excellent. Their approach and service delivery is always to the highest of standards. The team has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of employment law and always provides the best solution to any enquiry.'
- 'Daniel Read - an exceptional employment lawyer who demonstrates a level of expertise that surpasses expectations. He always provides simple but very effective advice and handles each case with the utmost care and attention.'
Key clients
- Clarivate PLC
- Vistra
- KPMG
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Walkers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Read