William studied his law degree at the University of Otago, New Zealand, graduating in 2021, before joining Patterson Hopkins, a boutique private client firm, in Auckland, New Zealand. William was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand on 31 June 2022 and worked as a solicitor at Patterson Hopkins until June 2024. William appeared on multiple occasions in both the High and District Courts of New Zealand in estate litigation proceedings.
William joined Pinney Talfourd in March 2025 as a contentious probate lawyer after spending time travelling through Europe and Asia before eventually settling in London.
EXPERTISE
William specialises in contentious private client work with a special interest in estate litigation and contested wills. His contentious probate experience covers:
- Challenges to a Will
- Contested Probate Funding Options
- Deeds of Variation
- Disputed Court of Protection Applications
- Estate Claims
- Estoppel Claims
- Inheritance Act Claims
- Joint Bank Account Disputes
- Preventing Administration of Estates
- Recovery & Protection of Assets
- Removal of Executors
- Statutory Wills
He also has a range of experience regarding non-contentious private client work relating to the drafting of wills and trusts and the administration of estates and trusts.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
William is an avid sports fan with a particular interest in football, cricket and rugby. He is also a keen traveller and enjoys cooking for family and friends.
Areas of expertise
- Challenges to a Will
- Contested Probate Funding Options
- Contested Wills & Probate
- Deeds of Variation
- Disputed Court of Protection Applications
- Estate Claims
- Estoppel Claims
- Inheritance Act Claims
- Joint Bank Account Disputes
- Preventing Administration of Estates
- Recovery & Protection of Assets
- Removal of Executors
- Statutory Wills
