Girlings Solicitors is delighted to announce the recruitment of a new Partner, accomplished Private Client solicitor Josh Williams. Josh joins Girlings’ Wills, Tax, and Estate Administration team in Canterbury on Monday 3rd November 2025.

With experience gained across almost two decades at regional law firms, Josh brings knowledge, experience, and a deep understanding of Kentish clients. He has expertise of complex and high value matters and is an accredited practitioner of the prestigious Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Within the City of Canterbury, Josh’s local credentials include serving as a director on the Canterbury Business Improvement District Board, an organisation that is strongly supported by Girlings and which does so much to bolster businesses in the City.

For many years Josh also served as a pro bono legal adviser at Kent Law Clinic, providing support to both the public and the next generation of student lawyers.

Girlings partner, Charlotte Nock, Head of Wills, Tax, and Estate Administration at Girlings, commented that: “We are excited to welcome Josh to the team. Josh’s recruitment represents something of a coup for the Firm, given his outstanding professional experience and regional standing. 

“Private Client colleagues from across the Firm’s three offices in Ashford, Canterbury, and Herne Bay, who recently celebrated the department’s seventh successive appearance in the annual Legal 500 rankings, will be boosted even further by the acquisition of such an accomplished solicitor.”

Josh Williams commented: "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Girlings Solicitors as a Partner in the Private Client team at Canterbury. 

“Girlings has a fantastic reputation for providing an exceptional service and real compassion for their clients, which I've long admired. 

“I'm excited to bring my experience to such a well established and historic Kent firm, contributing to the continued success and growth of the team and the firm."