Russell Cooke Putney London 2

About Will

My clients value clear, pragmatic advice that supports informed commercial decisions. I take the time to understand their objectives, simplify legal complexity and focus on practical outcomes. My background in elite professional sport shaped a disciplined, resilient and collaborative approach that continues to inform how I assist clients today.

Will is an associate in the corporate and commercial team. His clients include established businesses, founders and investors across the real estate, sport, consumer, technology and professional services sectors. He advises on acquisitions and disposals, investments, general company law, commercial contracts and intellectual property.

Before and during his time qualifying as a solicitor, Will spent ten years as a professional rugby player and represented Wales on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. This time spent in elite, high-pressure environments enables him to bring a calm, focused and detailed approach to his legal work.

Experience

  • Advised the majority shareholder for a company valued at c.£1 billion on a cross-border corporate re-structure.

  • Acted on various acquisitions and disposals for both buyers and sellers, including acting for the buyer on their purchase of a real estate company for c.£11 million and representing the seller on the sale of their corporate finance advisory practice for c.£5 million. Will was involved in both matters throughout, assisting with due diligence, disclosure, the drafting of key transactional documents and general deal management.

  • Advised a number of clients on intellectual property matters, with particular experience in UK and international trademark & design right applications.

Education

  • Studied Law at Cardiff University.

  • Completed the SQE at the University of Law.

Memberships

  • Member of Law in Sport.

Will's highlights

News

01.05.2026

Who makes decisions on behalf of a company?

In any company, clarity around who holds decision-making power is fundamental to good governance. While shareholders...
Will Talbot-Davies, Trainee in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team.
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16.03.2026

Minority stake sales and asset carve outs: the rise of women’s football and the options available for clubs and investors

As financial pressures intensify across football, clubs are turning to increasingly sophisticated corporate financing techniques to raise capital, manage regulatory...
Will Talbot-Davies, Trainee in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team.
Will Talbot-Davies
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12.11.2024

Game plan: how Russell-Cooke would advise Ted Lasso characters on sports law matters

Ted Lasso is a heart-warming and comedic TV series which follows the journey of the titular American football coach who is unexpectedly hired to manage a struggling...
Matt Bosworth, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team. Will Talbot-Davies, Trainee in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, regulation and compliance team.
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