William qualified as a Solicitor in January 2025, with over 5 years of experience in commercial and construction matters.
Prior to qualification, William spent 3 years as a Paralegal and Trainee Solicitor purely involved in construction matters. Before working on construction matters, William lived in Hong Kong and China, supporting as a Paralegal in international commercial matters.
William now joins Birketts’ Construction Team to support general construction matters. William has experience advising and handling noncontentious services, regularly related to procurement strategy, contract drafting, payment notices, change order notices and requests. With additional client support with developing commercial guides and training presentations.
In addition, William has experience supporting contentious construction teams in various disputes, including termination, payment disputes, and damage recovery.
Recent work highlights
2025
Advised on the USD$2.3 billion Louisiana, USA Calcasieu Interstate 10 River Bridge.
2024
Advised on the construction of one of Canada’s to be largest gold mines.
2023
Supported the claim against the construction manager on behalf of the subcontractor for a civil construction project in Saudi Arabia.
Experience & education
2025 – Joined Birketts as a Newly Qualified Solicitor in the Construction Team
2025 – Qualified as a Solicitor
2023 – Commenced Training Contract at Systech Law in Australia
2022 – Construction Paralegal at Systech Law in Australia
2021 – Commercial Paralegal at DaHui Lawyers in Beijing, China
2020 – Commercial Paralegal at MUNG Legal in Hong Kong
2019 – 2020 – Legal Practice Couse from the University of Law, Moorgate.
2017 – 2018 – LLM in International Law and Governance from Durham University
2013 – 2017 – LLB in Law with a Year in China from the University of Kent