Overview
Will joined the firm in December 2025. In 2024, having worked as a child protection social worker for Croydon Children Services for almost three years, Will decided to make a career change into law.
Alongside, and following his completion of, the PGDL law conversion course, Will worked as a case worker with Citizens Advice Wandsworth before joining Richard Buxton to pursue a long held ambition to transition into environmental protection and public law.
Client Quotes
From the initial call through to the successful resolution of our claim the support and guidance provided by Susy, Paul and Will was outstanding.
I cannot speak highly enough of Richard Buxton Solicitors. They took over our complex public law case against our local council regarding the proposed disposal of a major community asset. From the very first letter, their professionalism, clarity, and depth of knowledge were immediately evident. They quickly identified the strongest legal grounds and drafted a powerful, tightly argued pre-action letter. Their strategic input was decisive. Shortly after they came on board, the preferred bidder formally withdrew their interest, no doubt as a direct result of the legal pressure they helped create. Throughout, they were responsive, transparent, and a genuine pleasure to work with.
Key Cases
Licence Review of Grade II* Wedding Venue
Washington v Froyle Park Ltd
New conditions imposed on Hampshire wedding venue
Defence of noise abatement prosecution against animal sanctuary
Swale Borough Council v The Happy Pants Ranch
Magistrates dismiss prosecution for noise nuisance against animal sanctuary
Qualifications
- BA in Politics and International Relations (First), University of Nottingham
- MSc in Relationship-based Social Work, Lancaster University
- PGDL (Distinction), BPP
Personal Interests
Will spends much of his spare time staying active, regularly going to the gym and enjoying the outdoors. He loves travelling and going on various holidays, always keen to explore new places. When he’s taking things slower, he enjoys reading, often with a pint of Guinness in hand.