Dawn Parkes has been a partner at Hatch Brenner since 1991, and as head of the probate department handles all aspects of wills, probate, trusts and tax planning. She previously specialised for many years in matrimonial matters, and continues to handle higher value divorce settlements.

Dawn was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School, in Lincolnshire, and studied Law at the University of East Anglia. She is a member of the Law Society’s family law panel, and holds the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners’ certificate. Dawn’s leisure interests include reading, badminton, food, and holiday travel.