William was born and brought up in Rayleigh and has lived there for most of his life. After 10 years working in London at the “magic circle” firm, Linklaters, he returned as a partner in Todmans SRE in 1995 as the third generation Todman in the firm. He remains fully involved in the business since the firm merged with BTMK in 2018. He specialises in all types of property work, both commercial and residential. He is a former President of the Southend & District Law Society and chairman of trustees of Rayleigh Age Concern. Away from the office, he is married with three grown-up children, one of whom is carrying on the family tradition as a solicitor. He enjoys playing tennis and is also an armchair fan of many other sports (including being a long-suffering supporter of West Ham United)