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Daniel Read

Daniel Read

UK 2026

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About

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UK

Practice Areas

Daniel leads our Employment practice group in Jersey and has over 13 years' experience in Jersey with a focus on advising financial services organisations on all aspects of the employment relationship.

As a Jersey advocate, he represents clients in Royal Court and Employment and Discrimination Tribunal cases, providing strategic advice on:

- employee relations

- sickness absence

- investigations

- disciplinary and grievance procedures

- whistleblowing and discrimination claims

- restructuring, redundancy and regulatory matters

- enforcing post-termination restrictions

Daniel also advises on business licensing, immigration, data protection and drafts and negotiates employment documentation.

He works closely with Walkers Investment Funds and Corporate team on employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions and brings valuable in-house experience from a six-month secondment with a major bank.

Experience

Daniel previously worked for another leading offshore law firm in Jersey in their Employment and Dispute Resolution department. Before that he was a barrister at a leading common law chambers in London for five years.

Education

BPP

Bar Vocational Course

BPP

Graduate Diploma in Law

Durham University

BA (Hons) in English Literature

Industry Sector Expertise

Employment Law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Offshore: Employment - Jersey

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Daniel Read leads Walkers' Jersey-based employment law practice group. He principally assists clients with contentious employment matters. His client base includes corporate groups and trust companies as well as individuals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Daniel is a great asset to the firm and offers stellar service and advice. He is a true pleasure to work with.

    Offshore: EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Daniel is a breeze to work with. He is able to absorb context, facts and emotion and craft a concise assessment which gives you confidence that you are in safe hands.

    Offshore: EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Daniel goes above and beyond to support me.

    Offshore: EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Daniel combines sharp legal expertise with exceptional client service and commercial instinct. He delivers advice that is not only technically sound but also strategic, clear and actionable.

    Offshore: EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Jersey

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