Daniel Walker

Daniel Walker is the Commercial Director at Zegal, a legal tech company that specializes in creating and managing business contracts online. He has been in this role since July 2021, having previously served as the Founder & Commercial Director from July 2019 to July 2021, and as the Chief Executive Officer from February 2013 to July 2019. Under his leadership, Zegal has grown to become one of the fastest-growing legal tech companies in the Asia Pacific region, with operations in multiple countries including Australia, Singapore, and the UK.124

Professional Background

• Zegal:
  • Commercial Director (July 2021 - Present)
  • Founder & Commercial Director (July 2019 - July 2021)
  • Chief Executive Officer (February 2013 - July 2019)
• Previous Roles:
  • Managing Associate at Clyde & Co LLP (2011-2013)
  • Associate at Stephenson Harwood LLP (2010-2011)
  • Solicitor at DLA Piper (2005-2010)

Education

• Royal Holloway, University of London: BA in Management Studies and French (1995-1999)
• The Manchester Metropolitan University: Postgraduate Diploma in Law (2003-2005)
• Henley Business School: Executive Hedge Fund Course (2015-2016)

Vision and Impact

Walker recognized a significant gap in accessible legal services for startups and SMEs, leading him to develop Zegal's platform. His goal has been to make legal processes more accessible, transparent, and affordable for businesses that may not have the resources for traditional legal consultations.23