Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams has extensive experience in the legal field, with their most recent role being Head of Legal at Cambridge Intelligence since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the General Counsel at Optima UK from July 2016 to February 2023. Rhys also served as a Partner at Taylor Vinters LLP from February 2013 to July 2016. Before that, they held the position of Partner at Bird & Bird LLP from 2004 to 2013. Rhys started their legal career as an Assistant at Simmons & Simmons in 1997 and eventually became a Partner before leaving in 2004. Rhys began their professional journey as an Articled Clerk at Allison & Humphreys in 1992 and later became an Assistant.

Rhys Williams attended The University of Manchester from 1985 to 1989, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Rhys then pursued further education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1987 to 1988, although the degree and field of study are not specified. Finally, Rhys Williams attended the University of Cambridge from 1989 to 1991, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Master of Arts in Law.