Commercial & Chancery, Personal Injury, Criminal and Regulatory & Public

Commercial & Chancery

Sophie’s work involves a variety of contractual and commercial disputes as well as property disputes.

Sophie regularly represents clients from pre-action stages through to trial and advises on all aspects of individual cases including the prospects of success. She recently acted on behalf of an accountancy firm and was successful in proceedings against an unincorporated association’s employee whereby they were found to be personally liable for the debts incurred by the association.

Sophie has been exposed to a number of commercial and chancery matters through her pupil supervisor, Matthew Smith, who heads the Property Team at PSQB.

She has experience in drafting pleadings in property disputes ranging from rights of way, trespass and nuisance and can advise on the merits of individual cases. She accepts instructions on behalf of claimants and defendants.

Sophie also undertakes interim relief work having recently advised on the prospects of obtaining injunctive relief in a matter concerning a neighbour boundary dispute.

Sophie prides herself on her attention to detail which is particularly pertinent when dealing with the often complex issues which arise from commercial and chancery matters. She has experience of dealing with both lay clients and professional clients in what can sometimes be very challenging situations in order to achieve the best result.

Personal InjuryBefore joining chambers, Sophie worked as a catastrophic injury paralegal at a top ranked law firm in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners focusing on brain and spinal cord injury cases. She regularly assisted with drafting pleadings including Schedules of Loss on behalf of claimants who had suffered catastrophic injuries.

She is able to bring her experience of personal injury claims to the table to ensure her clients are fully advised of all the points in their case.

Sophie has developed a busy personal injury practice and is regularly instructed in credit hire matters undertaking both claimant and defendant work. She has a good practical understanding of this area of law which is aided by her in-depth knowledge of the case law and ensuring she is up to date with all new developments.

Sophie has particular experience in dealing with claims arising from Road Traffic incidents and accepts instructions to draft pleadings and advices on liability and/or quantum. She can work to a short deadline where required.

CrimeSophie regularly appears in the Magistrates’ Court on behalf of the Prosecution and Defence and has experience of dealing with offences of violence, dishonesty, public order and road traffic offences. Sophie also appears in the Crown Court for a range of hearings including committals for sentence, bail applications and other interim hearings.

Sophie also has experience of dealing with sensitive matters in the Youth Court and prides herself on her client care and ability to deal with vulnerable witnesses. Recently, she represented a youth defendant in a multi-handed trial wherein joint enterprise was a live issue.

Regulatory & PublicSophie has experience of both prosecuting and defending in the criminal courts. She is keen to advance her regulatory and public law practice.

Call 2018

2018Paralegal at Stewards, Leeds

2020Pupil at Park Square Barristers

2021Tenant at Park Square Barristers

2018 - 2019Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

PresentPersonal Injury Bar Association 

2018 - 2019Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

2018The University of Law, Leeds BPTC LLM Distinction (Very Competent)