Alexandra Hawkes
Trainee Solicitor
Alexandra is a Trainee Solicitor in the Family department, working towards qualification into family law in September 2026. She assists the solicitors within the department on a full range of matters, including both children and financial cases.
She joined the firm in August 2024, initially working as a Legal Secretary in the Family department before commencing her training contract in September 2024. Since then, she has completed seats in both the Family department and the Private Wealth & Inheritance, Trusts and Tax team, gaining valuable experience in financial remedy, children matters, and wealth planning.
Alexandra holds a Distinction in the LLM Legal Practice Course and a 2:1 LLB (Hons) in Law with Psychology, which has equipped her with strong technical legal skills and a deep understanding of the emotional dynamics involved in family disputes. She has since been awarded Best Trainee Competitor at the University of Law’s 2025 Legal Skills Triathlon.
She is committed to and prides herself on providing clear, strategic, and empathetic support to clients navigating difficult personal issues, and aims to build a long-term career in family law.
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