ISO Compliance Made Simple

Transform complex standards into clear, actionable advantage—without the legal jargon.

I'm Will Whawell, and I help UK businesses build pragmatic, documented systems that unlock competitive advantage.

Whether you need ISO focused auditing, gap analysis, strategic frameworks like SWOT and PESTLE assessment, regulatory guidance, or the documentation to support it all—I deliver clear, actionable intelligence backed by 36 years in the legal-project space.

“Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere” Colin Chapman

About Me

I'm a legal-project manager with 36 years of experience steering complex projects, audits, and operational initiatives across the UK legal sector.

I've deepened this foundation with specialist expertise as a Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and internal auditor for ISO 27001, complemented by formal Lexcel accreditation. But here's what matters: I'm not a compliance consultant preaching abstract standards. I'm a pragmatist who understands how real businesses operate—the gaps between what's written and what gets done, the risks that keep you awake at night, and the systems that actually create competitive edge.

How I Work

My approach is built on meaningful conversation and deep listening. Before I deliver any audit report, gap assessment, or strategic analysis, I invest time understanding your business: your challenges, your market pressures, and what success looks like for you.

I specialise in:

  • ISO auditing & assurance—rigorous, fair-minded assessments that identify genuine risk and opportunity, not just tick-box exercises

  • Strategic analysis—SWOT and PESTLE assessments that connect market forces to your operational reality

  • Gap analysis—plain-language reports showing you exactly what's needed to bridge from where you are to where you want to be

  • Regulatory intelligence—keeping you current on legal and standards changes so you stay ahead, not caught off-guard

  • Documentation & office manuals—project governance, compliance checklists, and operational frameworks that your team will actually use

  • Strategic content—specialist blog articles and thought leadership that position your business as a serious player in your sector

Why I Do This

I'm committed to delivering real outcomes for my clients, not theoretical frameworks. Every recommendation I make is grounded in pragmatism and shaped by a deep understanding of your business. You work with a human who listens, thinks critically, and cares about the results—not an automated process or generic template.

The best audits, analyses, and strategic partnerships aren't built on rushing through checklists. They're built on understanding—on knowing your business, your team, and your aspirations well enough to deliver insights that truly move the needle.

Who I Work With

I partner with professional‑services firms —law firms, consultancies, accounting practices, fintech & regulated tech providers—because they need clear, audit‑ready compliance without the bureaucracy

Inspired by Colin Chapman’s mantra “Simplify, then add lightness,” I strip away unnecessary paperwork, deliver lean ISO registers and risk‑management tools, and hand the firm back a streamlined, future‑proof compliance framework that lets them focus on what they do best.