Adam Hawkes

Adam is a Solicitor Advocate who specialises in Private Client law which includes the preparation of Wills, Trust creation and administration, applications for Grants of Representation, Estate administration and the creation of Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Adam graduated from Keele University in 2013 before taking a break from law and obtaining his diploma in Legal Practice from BBP University in 2016.

After a period of appearing on behalf of claimants as a Country Court Advocate, Adam began his training contract with a large regional law firm in 2018, qualifying as a solicitor in 2020. Since then, Adam has specialised in all aspects of Private Client work with a particular interest in matters relating to LGBTQ+ issues.

Due to an interest in civil litigation during his training, Adam has completed training provided by the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) allowing him to identify and avoid potential contentious issues early on.

Adam is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a higher courts advocate in civil law, making him a Solicitor Advocate.

Outside of work, Adam is a keen runner. He was the Vice Chair of his local running club for 2024/25 and has ran races of varying distances including 10km, half marathons, and a full marathon.

Adam is also a keen quizzer, competing in weekly pub quizzes.