Daniel Hutton
About Daniel Hutton
Daniel Hutton serves as an In-house Lawyer in the Legal General Counsel's Office at Investec, where he focuses on commercial litigation and contract negotiations. He has extensive experience in the legal field, having previously worked at Osborne Clarke and Cable & Wireless Worldwide.
Work at Investec
Daniel Hutton has been serving as an In-house Lawyer in the Legal General Counsel's Office at Investec since 2018. In this role, he focuses on commercial litigation and investigations, as well as the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts. He reports directly to the General Counsel and Head of Legal Risk at Investec Bank Plc. His advisory responsibilities extend to various Central Services functions, including HR, Compliance, Data Protection, Fraud, Procurement, Information Security, IT, Marketing, and Sustainability.
Previous Experience at Osborne Clarke
Prior to his current position, Daniel Hutton worked at Osborne Clarke for a total of five years. He started as a Trainee Solicitor from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role as an Associate in Commercial & Regulatory Disputes from 2013 to 2015. He then advanced to Senior Associate, where he worked from 2015 to 2018. His experience at Osborne Clarke provided him with a solid foundation in commercial and regulatory disputes.
Early Career at Cable & Wireless Worldwide
Daniel Hutton began his legal career as a Trainee Solicitor at Cable & Wireless Worldwide in 2012, where he completed a six-month secondment. This role contributed to his practical legal training and experience in a corporate environment.
Education and Qualifications
Daniel Hutton has a strong educational background in law. He earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his studies at BPP Law School, achieving a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from 2008 to 2009. He completed the Legal Practice Certificate (LPC) at the College of Law, London Moorgate, in 2010. Additionally, he obtained the Solicitor Advocacy Qualification from the University of Law in 2017.
Administrative Experience at Bracher Rawlins
Before pursuing his legal qualifications, Daniel Hutton worked as an Administrative Assistant at Bracher Rawlins for eight months in 2008. This role provided him with early exposure to the legal field and administrative processes.