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
01.05.2026
Who makes decisions on behalf of a company?
16.03.2026
Minority stake sales and asset carve outs: the rise of women’s football and the options available for clubs and investors
12.11.2024
Game plan: how Russell-Cooke would advise Ted Lasso characters on sports law matters