Katey Popova

Katey Popova is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Counsel, Corporate at BAT since January 2023. Prior experience includes Legal Counsel at Pizza Hut UK & Europe with Yum! Brands from March 2020 to January 2023, and Legal Counsel at Howden Joinery Group PLC from January 2018 to February 2020. Katey worked as an In-House Lawyer at WPP from May 2013 to December 2017, focusing on corporate matters including M&A and compliance, following a trainee solicitor position where experience was gained in commercial and corporate law. Prior roles also include a trainee solicitor secondment at Bristows Law Firm, where expertise was developed in commercial disputes and IP litigation, as well as a graduate talent manager at Turnstone Sales. Educational qualifications include an LPC from BPP Law School and an LL.M. in International Trade and Commercial Law, along with a Bachelor of Laws from Durham University.