Senior executives from the sport and financial services sectors regularly turn to Wallace LLP for assistance in discrimination and whistleblowing claims. The group possesses a wealth of experience, and is also well-placed to advise on belief discrimination, alleged misconduct and cross-border cases. Daniel Isaac has in-depth knowledge extending to whistleblowing and complex team moves while James Williams focuses on High Court litigation and executive severance. Leigh Janes is also recommended, with expertise in negotiating exits and post-termination disputes.
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  • 'I truly believe Wallace LLP is a team that delivers not only legal expertise but also emotional reassurance, strategic foresight, and an unwavering commitment to their clients’ best interests. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone dealing with complex employment or defamation issues.'
  • ‘Right from the outset, Wallace LLP stood out because of the calibre and commitment of the individuals involved. Being introduced to Partner Daniel Isaac early in the process set the tone for what became a very supportive and strategically thoughtful relationship. Daniel was refreshingly transparent about the realities of the case—including its likely duration and cost implications. His proactive emphasis on being cost-conscious was both practical and reassuring, and it demonstrated an integrity that maybe isn’t always front and centre in legal matters.'

  • 'Leigh and Daniel complemented each other perfectly—Daniel brought top-level strategic oversight while Leigh handled the day-to-day execution with precision and care. Their collaboration gave us the best of both worlds and created a sense of continuity and trust that made a real difference to our experience.'
  • 'What stood out for us about both Daniel and Leigh was their empathy, responsiveness, and genuine interest in the best possible outcome—not just legally, but personally and reputationally as well. They never treated the matter as purely transactional; they were invested in helping us resolve it with dignity and clarity. Their professionalism, combined with their human approach and effective teamwork, made them a truly exceptional team to have on our side.'
  • ‘Daniel Isaac made sure I always understood the 'why' behind each choice and decision. I always felt heard and understood. He showed me a range of choices, and always helped me reach the best possible outcome. Hugely grateful for Daniel's thoughtful approach, which also brings huge amounts of knowledge and experience.’

  • ‘Daniel Isaac was the lead throughout and all of the aforementioned applies mainly to himself. Being smart enough to know the law inside out whilst also being able to translate all that knowledge onto people who don't, in a simple, clear way. And doing it all whilst having an arm around you. I couldn't have felt Daniel being any more on our side.’

  • ‘Wallace LLP is a great team, all working together seamlessly. Information is shared and bolstered throughout the internal strata. Everyone I came in contact with knew exactly the brief and how to proceed.'

  • 'They are specialists and geniuses at employment law specifically. Every piece of communication we received and that were sent were clear, concise, and really impactful.’

  • ‘Daniel Isaac is a brilliant lawyer. He's tenacious and calm. His advice is always accurate and always leads to the correct outcome. He intermediates with a polite but very firm demeanour. I was 100% assured that his leadership and counsel would lead to the best resolution, even though at times the risk worried me.'

  • 'In the game of chess, Daniel Isaac always makes the right move, a move that is so brilliant it throws the opponent off guard. And in the game of chicken, he never blinks. He keeps pushing straight ahead, pumping the accelerator, until the adversary inevitably swerves and crashes.’

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Daniel Isaac

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James Williams; Leigh Janes