Daniel Theron

Education: Degree in Law (BLC), at University of Pretoria Post-graduate degree in Law (LLB), at University of Pretoria, QLTT transfer One World College and BPP, London

Admitted: 1995 (South Africa) 2010 (England)

Year Joined: 2012

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Daniel Theron

Partner

Daniel Theron is a partner and is based at our Glasgow office. Daniel is dually qualified in England and South Africa. Following completion of the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test, he was admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales in 2010.

Born and raised in Zimbabwe, he received his schooling and training in South Africa and was admitted as an attorney at law in 1995. On joining a notable law firm in Pretoria he practised litigation and dispute resolution. On arrival in the UK, he was employed at various finance companies, including Euro Sales Finance Plc (previously part of RBSCS) which specialised in financial factoring, invoice discounting, company collect-outs and dealing with recoveries.

Daniel then joined a London based law firm and gained experience in international real estate and developments.

Daniel specialises in the following areas:

  • Family
  •  Employment
  •  Litigation
  •  Debt Recovery
  •  Defamation

Daniel heads the firm’s LGBT+ division, and provides a bespoke and personal service to our LGBT+ clients. Daniel has a record of success in LGBT discrimination cases as well as providing advice and guidance on a number of significant international areas.

Daniel is instrumental in the development of the firm’s sub-Sahara office.

Services

Daniel Theron advises on litigation in family law, employment, cross-border debt recovery and defamation. Daniel has considerable expertise in contentious cross-border family law, including complex financial arrangements and enjoys a high level of success in both debt recovery and employment law. 

Daniel enjoys a reputation of being meticulous in his analysis of the merits of a matter and tenacious in his pursuit of a successful outcome for clients. He frequently impressively navigates challenging situations culminating in an excellent level of achievement, in excess of all expectations.

Recent Cases:

  • Acted in a constructive dismissal matter involving a senior employee of a global organisation involving the mishandling of an unfounded allegation and the subsequent attempt by the organisation to engineer the employee’s exit.

In The News

In The News

Articles and Publications

Adapt or Die, How Businesses can Survive Difficult Times

Unmarried Couples can protect their position with a Cohabitation Agreement

Businesses Overcoming the Commercial Challenges now faced Worldwide require tenacity and agility

Failure to comply with Employment law can have Serious Financial Implications

Bullying in the Workplace - How to deal with Bullying Managers

Returning to the Workplace - How to Manage the Next Step

How Child Custody is managed in Divorce when the Parents are two different Nationalities

 

    The Supreme Court Decision relating to the Status of Uber drivers will change the face of the Gig-economy

     

      What does the Future hold for Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts

       

        Divorce and the Family Business

         

          Pre-nuptial Agreements - Points to Consider

           

             

               

                 

                Divorce Day 2021 - far more people search "I want a divorce"

                 

                  Help with creating a Family - make sure all Parties understand the Arrangement

                   

                    Employment Law still stands- Cutting Corners could be Costly

                     

                      Consent Orders can be the Best Way forward in Divorce

                       

                         

                        Who gets the Pet in Divorce?

                         

                        Managing a Business if the Directors Divorce

                         

                        Important changes in managing Cross-border Divorce after the end of the Transition Period

                         

                        Giambrone's Family Law Team have successfully obtained a Substantial Settlement through Mediation

                        When Banter turns to Bullying in the Workplace

                         

                          Whistleblowers highlight the Firms forcing Employees to work whilst on Furlough

                           

                             

                               

                              What can be done if your Reputation has been Attacked

                               

                                The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 - the long waited No-Fault Divorce

                                Business Life after Lockdown - Redundancy

                                 

                                  Managing the Return to the Office

                                   

                                    Whistleblowing - an Accusation is not enough

                                     

                                      What happens when different types of Discrimination Clash?

                                        Transgender - Equality in the Workplace

                                         

                                          LGBT lawyers - Inferior Rights for Cohabiting Couples