Sophie Clayton

Sophie has a specialist family law practice with a particular focus on financial remedies. She also has a growing wealth of experience in private law children disputes and applications under the Family Law Act 1996. Sophie has a keen eye for forensic detail and a flair for written advocacy. She is a powerful court advocate whilst remaining down-to-earth and approachable to her clients and professional colleagues. Her practice has rapidly been developing since she joined chambers as a tenant in 2018 upon successful completion of her pupillage under Katie Cowton QC, Duncan Brooks and Morgan Sirikanda. Sophie now regularly takes instructions in complex financial matters as well as applications under TLATA, private law children disputes and injunctions. She has successfully represented clients against opponents many years her senior.

English Literature BA, Oxford University GDL (Distinction), City Law School BPTC (Outstanding, 3rd in her year), City Law School Barstow Scholarship for performance on the BPTC, City Law School The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting Busfield Prize for Opinion Writing, City Law School