Walkers

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Good knowledge across markets (UK/Jersey). Responsive. Transparent on costs. Well-resourced at different levels. Very easy to work with. Pragmatic, holistic advice, including reputational impact as well as legal.
• The team creates a year-long engagement piece through different interaction points. They actively share knowledge through conferences and HR coffee clubs to ensure HR professionals stay on top of the latest developments. As a result, when the time comes to seek legal advice on matters, they are the first port of call. On legal matters, they give practical advice while managing risk.
• The individuals I work with consistently stand out for their professionalism, reliability, and quality of service. Daniel Read and Jo Powis, in particular, differentiate themselves through their strong sense of responsibility and their ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timeframes.
• Daniel Read is excellent - he is my go-to lawyer for any employment matter. He is commercial and pragmatic. He has helped us through some challenging situations. I greatly appreciate his willingness to offer a discount on his hourly rate when we were clocking some high hours.
• Daniel Read. He is highly intelligent and strategic with a wide range of specialist knowledge. His advice is always clear and realistic.
• The team provides consistently outstanding support on complex employment law matters, combining technical excellence with a highly pragmatic, commercial approach. Their advice is always clear, responsive, and tailored to the realities of the situation, giving real confidence when navigating sensitive and high-stakes issues.
• A particular standout is the partner, Daniel Read, whose depth of expertise and calm, strategic guidance have been invaluable. He is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also approachable and solutions-focused, making him a trusted adviser on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• We have worked with a number of individuals within the firm and feel that there is a consistency within the team. They take time to listen and fully understand any situation put before them, and their advice is well-structured and cost-effective, meaning that we are confident that we receive the right advice in a timely manner and for the right price, which gives us confidence in both the difficult employment situations we are dealing with and the firm supporting us through them.
• The team makes themselves available to assist with employment situations that arise, often providing a real-time response to help guide us through the complexities of employee relations. Their advice and guidance always take into consideration the whole situation faced and the potential outcomes of any next steps, which gives us confidence when dealing with such matters. It is good to know that there is help and advice so readily available.
• Daniel Read stands out. He is knowledgeable, pragmatic, and responsive.

Key clients

• Summit Group
• Opera Group
• Pitcher & Le Quesne
• Boston Multi Family Office
• LGT Wealth Management

Work highlights

Lawyers

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Daniel Read