Max Williams
Features Editor
Max has worked at Square Mile since 2016. He joined as editorial assistant (e.g. making the coffees) before rising to the giddy heights of Features Editor (still makes the coffees). He likes a good pub, loves a bad pub, plays a decent chess game yet still can't whistle. Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup is easily one of the best days of his life. At Square Mile, he specialises in profile pieces, travel and food. Plus coffee, of course.
Max Williams's articles
“This is a game. This is joyous.” Crossing blades with a professional swordsman
David Rawlings is one of the world’s few professional swordsmen, teaching regular classes across London. An ancient skill but one carrying numerous benefits...
Published: Thursday 5th June 2025
Lucien Laviscount: life in the fast lane
Netflix sensation Emily in Paris has made Lucien Laviscount a household name. We hit the Miami E-Prix with one of the hottest actors in the industry
Published: Thursday 22nd May 2025
Optimise your future with The Longevity Doctor
Here for a good time and a long time? Pioneering health clinic The Longevity Doctor has arrived on Harley Street with the aim of both extending your life and improving its quality
Published: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Passion, pride and poop: welcome to matchday at Wrexham
Owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have brought Wrexham FC to a global audience. But what's a typical matchday at the Welsh club? Club director Humphrey Ker invited us to the Racecourse Ground to find out
Published: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Paint Liverpool red with Radisson
Liverpool is one of the world's great cities, and Radisson RED offers stylish yet affordable accommodation right in the heart of town
Published: Sunday 20th April 2025
Chris Eubank Jr: “To be the good guy? That dream left a long time ago”
There's no boxer quite like Chris Eubank Jr. As he prepares for a career-defining fight with Conor Benn, the most fascinating character in British boxing gets candid on his journey inside and outside the ring
Published: Sunday 20th April 2025
James Nelson-Joyce: “I’m the most sensitive, vulnerable person you've ever met”
James Nelson-Joyce is the actor of the moment, the Liverpudlian taking over 2025 with roles in A Thousand Blows, This City is Ours and Black Mirror. Might James Bond be next?
Published: Tuesday 8th April 2025
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù: “There is a lot more blood”
We revisit our 2022 interview with Gangs of London star Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù – who tells us how he swapped economics at the University of Birmingham for acting in the RSC
Published: Wednesday 26th March 2025
“I was horrible towards myself...” | Emmett J Scanlan is doing the work
Emmett J Scanlan has found his way to the light – and the spotlight – becoming one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. Max Williams spends an afternoon at the rugby with the charismatic Irishman and discovers how a new life philosophy has reshaped his outlook forever
Published: Thursday 20th March 2025
Jamie Flatters is doing everything, everywhere, all at once
Jamie Flatters starred in the all-conquering Avatar sequel. Now he’s directed his debut feature film while releasing music as sandy crow. We meet a unique talent
Published: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Mia Rodgers: “I would wear the most outrageous shit”
Mia Rodgers was acting as a teenager. After a brief hiatus shopping for dinosaurs (read the piece) the actress is ready for the big time with a lead role in The Sex Lives of College Girls
Published: Friday 14th March 2025
8 ways Amazon can make James Bond great again
Amazon has acquired the rights to the James Bond franchise. Bad news? Not necessarily. Here's a simple checklist to bring 007 back to his best
Published: Friday 28th February 2025
Malachi Kirby: “I went on a journey, a very long one”
Malachi Kirby is one of Britain’s finest young actors, equally adept on stage and screen. His lead role in blockbuster TV series A Thousand Blows will be another knockout
Published: Tuesday 18th February 2025
Fights and fantasy in Monte Carlo
Boxing doesn't get more glamorous than Matchroom's annual Monte Carlo showdown. Don your tuxedo for our guide to the ultimate weekend on the French Rivera (fighting optional)
Published: Monday 10th February 2025
art'otel Amsterdam is even cooler than the city itself
Visiting Amsterdam? Check into art'otel for a stay that combines comfort with some very cool artwork – and tuck into the hotel's award-winning restaurant Arca
Published: Wednesday 5th February 2025
A sporting circus like no other: Formula 1 vrooms into Vegas
The Las Vegas Grand Prix sees the biggest sporting show on Earth take over Sin City. We needed little excuse to join the party...
Published: Thursday 23rd January 2025
James Smith: “I felt like a bit of an outsider”
James Smith was a teenage finalist on Britain’s Got Talent before almost quitting music for good. Now he’s back with a new album and an upcoming tour.
Published: Friday 17th January 2025
“I was crying my eyes out! It was the weirdest thing…” | Akon's beautiful life
Akon emerged from prison to find global success in the music industry, with songs such as Lonely and Don’t Matter capturing a generation. Now he’s back. He talks carjacking, diamond mines and the small matter of building his own city
Published: Tuesday 17th December 2024
Chefs unite at Burgenstock Resort
The Burgenstock Resort on Lake Lucerne is one of the world's most spectacular hotels. Its annual Chefs United event brings together culinary greats from across Europe for one delicious evening
Published: Tuesday 10th December 2024
The Gallivant is your new happy place
The Gallivant is an utterly charming hotel across the road from Camber Sands. Enjoy a picturesque stay by the sea with numerous amenities and activities