PRACTICE

EMPLOYMENT

Jonathan has a particular interest in discrimination work. He has considerable experience of representing government agencies, local authorities and the police. He has been involved in advising upon and conducting internal disciplinary hearings on behalf of organisations in both the private and public sector. He regularly conducts complex and heavyweight multi-day tribunal hearings.

Jonathan wrote the course work for the employment law module of the Bar Vocational Course for Cardiff University, delivered the subject and assessed the students as examiner for a number of years. He has delivered seminars and given lectures on important legal topics and is willing and able to assist in the continuing professional development of in-house lawyers and human resources professionals.

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORIES

Legal 500

Jonathan has been described as “ the heavyweight employment practitioner on circuit” and currently as “first choice for tricky employment instructions” and that he “stands out as Wales’ expert in discrimination law”.

Chambers Directory

Leading Junior in Employment Law in Wales

“Jonathan Walters remains the standout advocate in Wales. Recognised for his expertise in discrimination, he commands additional respect for his work for public bodies such as the police. He is also well known for guiding other public clients through the complexities of internal disciplinary hearings.”

APPOINTMENTS

Fee-paid Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunal, Bristol

Employment Law Counsel to the Welsh Assembly Government

Employment Law Counsel to the Commission of the National Assembly for Wales

Approved Counsel on the Attorney General’s List of Counsel

Cardiff Employment Tribunal User Committee

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of the Employment Lawyers Association

INTERESTS

Jonathan is married and has 3 children. He is a rugby referee and vice-chairman of his local rugby club. He plays banjo, guitar and ukulele in a band. He also enjoys surfing, cycling and hiking. He is passionate about all things Welsh.

EDUCATION

Gowerton Comprehensive School

University College Cardiff

Inns of Court School of Law

Languages

Jonathan can converse in Welsh on a social level

jon@riverchambers.com

"He is experienced, learned and willing to go that extra mile in terms of assistance and advice for his clients." Chambers & Partners 2014