Biography
Sophie regularly advises clients in respect of the legal and financial issues that arise following relationship breakdown for married and unmarried couples. She negotiates and formalises agreements, often involving complex or substantial assets such as property portfolios, businesses, trusts, pensions and inherited assets. She also deals with financial disputes involving third parties, such as extended family members.
Sophie often helps families to reach agreement in relation to arrangements for children following parental separation.
Sophie also supports clients by drawing up and updating nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements to protect wealth in the event of relationship breakdown, often involving inherited assets, business interests, and assets acquired before marriage.
Sophie guides her clients by considering the options available to them for resolving and progressing their case on an amicable but fair basis. This includes considering whether forms of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, arbitration and private FDRs may be suitable for each particular client to minimise court involvement where possible. She is however experienced in representing clients within court proceedings and is well equipped to support clients throughout the process.
Sophie qualified as a Solicitor in 2021 and joined Actons in April 2024.