Walkers’ Employment Team Strengthened by Arrival of Senior Counsel

Employment law specialist Jo Powis has joined Walkers’ team in the Channel Islands from the London branch of an international law firm.

She has over 16 years’ experience in private practice providing comprehensive advice across all areas of employment law with particular expertise in whistleblowing and complex discrimination claims.

Jo, who will sit in Walkers’ Jersey office, joins Jersey-based partner Advocate Daniel Read and Guernsey-based partner Sarah Ash, senior counsels Danielle Brouard and Victoria Pratt and associate Lauren James. The group of dedicated employment law specialists focus on supporting employers in the Channel Islands with the full life-cycle of the employment relationship.

Daniel Read, who leads Walkers’ Jersey Employment Law team, said: “Jo’s experience in complex discrimination and whistleblowing litigation is directly relevant to the changes that we’re seeing in Jersey around discrimination claims and potential whistleblowing protection and, as we continue to see a rise in contentious instructions, she will be a brilliant asset to the team.”

Sarah Ash, who leads Walkers’ Guernsey Employment Law team, added: “As our team continues to grow and win market share, it’s great that Jo has joined us in Jersey to further strengthen our leading Employment Law team across the Channel Islands. Jo’s skillset will compliment that of the existing team members well and helps to broaden the depth of our senior bench in Jersey.”

Jo also has in-house experience from secondments to the employment law teams at a major bank and a global telecommunications company.

Jo commented: “I’m thrilled to join Walkers’ market-leading team in the Channel Islands. I look forward to embracing the pan-island approach that resonates with Walkers’ clients and intermediaries.”

Jo’s arrival is part of Walkers’ strategic growth in Channel Islands and follows the recent recruitment of two partners – Investment Funds & Corporate specialists Simon Hopwood and Gareth Morgan.