• University of Southampton, Master of Engineering (Hons) Ship Science 2011
• Associate Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects 2011

Will is a naval architect providing consultancy services to marine and offshore clients focussing on hydrostatic stability and strength analysis. His work has included technical support for salvage and wreck removal operations on and off site, investigations into vessel damage to determine cause, and stability and subdivision analysis for compliance with international standards. He has also provided technical advice for disputes on tug and tow incidents and seaworthiness issues.

In addition Will has worked on AIS and VDR data analysis which has been used in expert witness reports for ongoing legal disputes in both civil and criminal cases. Will is also working as part of the Solis Marine Rapid Replay team providing fast turnaround 2D and 3D visualisations of shipping incidents, which aims to give shipowners, lawyers and insurers an immediate overview of the circumstances surrounding a particular event.

In his previous role at the Standard P&I Club, Will handled the underwriting for a number of the club's North American, UK and Asian accounts, working in both London and Singapore. This included marketing for new business, negotiating the renewal of existing business, managing relationships with the club's members, developing and marketing the club's various insurance products and speaking at seminars and forums across Asia. During this time Will had extensive exposure to the P&I and marine insurance markets, the legal environment of marine incidents and the related parties including shipowners, charterers, salvors, lawyers and consultants.