Lawyers

Sophie Brookes

Gateley Legal, North West

Work Department

Corporate.

Position

Sophie leads the team of professional support lawyers at Gateley Plc and also manages the firm's Information Resources team. As a Corporate PSL, it is Sophie's job to make sure that Gateley's lawyers and clients are kept up to date with new law and market practice in the dynamic world of corporate finance.

Her role includes analysing new law and practice to advise how these could affect Gateley's clients and their transactions. She also identifies future developments, including innovations in legal technology, and designs novel processes to help Gateley deliver commercial legal services efficiently and effectively.  Sophie is an accomplished public speaker and effective trainer, regularly designing and delivering tailored sessions to Gateley Legal clients and contacts.

Education

Giggleswick School, Settle, North Yorkshire; Pembroke College, Oxford University (1991 Jurisprudence 2:1); College of Law, York (1992 Law Society Finals (Merit)).