Onside Law LLP

Commercial, Intellectual Property, Data Protection

Sophie has significant experience advising on staging and licensing agreements for major events, including:

• European Athletics
• FIA
• FIFA
• ECB
• SRO Motorsports
• World Rugby
• Davis Cup competition

Sophie also has experience in connection with broadcasting and media rights, both from a rights’ holder and broadcaster perspective (notably for ATP Media, Sunset+Vine and International Sports Broadcasting).

Sophie has particular expertise in data protection, advising various governing bodies, sports integrity units and other commercial clients on complex data protection issues.

Sophie is a key member of the team leading the relationship with FIFA and the FIA.

2016 – Present: Partner – Onside Law

2011 – 2016: Solicitor – Macfarlanes

2007 – 2009: Tennis Coach – University of Bath

2002 – 2007: Professional Tennis Player - WTA

English

2010 – 2011: BPP Law School (LPC)

2007 – 2010: Cardiff University (Law & Criminology)