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Jonathan Walsh

02920 474 096 j.walsh@capitallaw.co.uk View profile

Work Department

Employment and Immigration

Position

Jonathan is a Principal Associate in our Employment and Immigration team, experienced in advising on all aspects of employment law.

Prior to joining Capital Law, Jonathan trained and practiced at a specialist, niche education law firm. During this time Jonathan specialised in education law and civil litigation, regularly representing clients in the civil courts, and Special Education Needs and Employment Tribunals.

Having brought this experience to Capital Law, Jonathan specialises in employment tribunal litigation and discrimination law, both in the private and public sector. Jonathan is often instructed in relation to complex and high profile employment tribunal claims, representing both claimants and respondents.

Jonathan advises clients throughout the education sector, from foundation phase through to higher education. He represents clients on both sides of the fence, from schools and universities to individual teachers and school staff. Jonathan is currently supporting and advising schools on the significant changes to the additional learning needs system in Wales.

He is regularly instructed by high profile individuals to negotiate and co-ordinate exit from both private and public organisations ranging from local authorities to FTSE 100 companies.

Jonathan delivers training to clients both on general employment law and tailored training on specific issues. He also participates in pro-bono advice clinics, in Cardiff, assisting those seeking advice both as employees and employers.

A fluent Welsh speaker, he is happy to accept and provide in advice in Welsh.

Career

• Principal Associate, Capital Law Limited (Apr 2023 – present)
• Senior Associate, Capital Law Limited (Nov 2021 – Mar 2023)
• Associate, Capital Law (Nov 2018 – Nov 2021)
• Solicitor, Capital Law (Sept 2015 – Nov 2018)
• Solicitor, Sinclairslaw (Nov 2014 – Sept 2015)
• Trainee Solicitor, Sinclairslaw (Sept 2012 – Oct 2014)

Languages

Welsh

Memberships

The Law Society of England and Wales
Employment Lawyers’ Association

Education

• Cardiff University: LPC (2011 -2012)
• University of Leicester: Bachelor of Law, LLB (2007 – 2010)