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Poppy Hawksley

LL.B. (Hons), MSc, Trainee Solicitor

Dispute Resolution

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Training in Corporate & Commercial

Assists on corporate transactions and commercial matters, gaining hands-on experience across deals and day-to-day business arrangements.

 

Well-Rounded Background

Experience in both commercial property and corporate work, giving Poppy a solid understanding of how different aspects of a transaction fit together.

Enthusiastic & Supportive

Known for her positive attitude, attention to detail and willingness to get involved, helping to keep matters progressing smoothly.

Practice areas

Poppy is a Trainee Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Team at Ansons. Having joined the firm in January 2025, she assists on various matters, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of dispute resolution disciplines and employment matters.

Poppy supports the directors and solicitors in reviewing and drafting correspondence, preparing court and tribunal documents and bundles, as well as liaising with Counsel and their clerks, taking instructions from and providing advice to clients, and where appropriate preparing settlement documentation.

Poppy Hawksley on Legally Sound

Meet Poppy Hawksley, a trainee solicitor at Ansons Law, as she shares her journey from a maths and science enthusiast to the legal world. She reflects on her academic route, experience across departments like commercial property and corporate law, and the practical learning she’s gained since joining the firm. Poppy also highlights the supportive, hands-on training culture at Ansons. Outside work, she’s into fitness, rugby and Formula 1, and shares what’s driving her towards qualification.

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Key Specialisms

Corporate support and due diligence

Assisting on business and company sales and purchases

Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts

Terms and conditions of business

Companies House filings and corporate administration

Legal research and matter preparation

Liaising with clients and other advisers to progress transactions