William Smith-Brix
Trainee Solicitor
Risk and Compliance
- Bishop's Stortford
Biography
I am a Trainee solicitor in the Risk and Compliance team, based in Bishop’s Stortford. I started at Tees in March 2025 and have completed training seats within the Real Estate and Private Client teams.
I have enjoyed the challenge and variety that arose from my seats. I am sincere in my approach and endeavour to understand the individual outcome and how it interlinks with our clients’ broader personal and business goals. I have also enjoyed gaining insights into wills, trusts, tax, and probate, and I look forward to furthering my knowledge within the Risk and Compliance team.
I am always looking to improve my work and keep up to date with developments in legal technologies that can streamline the complexities of legal processes.
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Before joining Tees, I worked as a Paralegal in Commercial Property and Construction Litigation at a Cambridge law firm. In 2015, I graduated with a Business and Retail Management Degree from The University of Surrey, Guildford. After a few years of Company Governance and Consultancy roles I found a passion in law and in 2024 graduated with a master’s in law (LLM) with Distinction from the University of Law.
I spent a number of years during my degree acting as a Mental Health advisor and in 2021 sat on the Surrey Junior Lawyers Division as a Wellbeing Officer, helping aspiring Lawyers through the difficulties navigating the pandemic. I find that whatever the issue, empathy and compassion always come first.
I have a variety of hobbies and interests outside of work. I am currently learning Full Stack web development to build a better understanding of the programming we use every day. I practice martial arts at an Aikido club in Cambridge. I also have an interest in circus skills and have performed fire spinning at local venues and festivals. I am sure to pick up more as I love to learn new things.
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