Introduction
Sophie Laurence undertakes work in Public and Private Children Law and Family Law Act matters and has represented Local Authorities, parents, Children’s Guardians and Grandparents. Sophie’s practice includes cases involving:
• Domestic Violence
• Cases involving alcohol and drug misuse, including cases allocated to the FDAC Court
• Mental health
• Neglect
• Special guardianship
• Adoption
• Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders
• Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders
Sophie has worked as a County Court Advocate for Quest Legal Advocates, attending Infant Approval Hearings for children’s personal injury compensation claims.
Sophie completed pro-bono work as a Student Legal Adviser at the BPP London Family Legal Advice Clinic.
Sophie provided free legal advice to members of the community on family law issues including divorce, relocation and child arrangement disputes.
After university, Sophie lived and worked in Shanghai whilst studying Mandarin.
Reported Cases
- R and C (Adoption or Fostering (Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1302
Testimonials
“Sophie is utterly brilliant! She handled my case with confidence, kindness, a clear understanding of the issues and best outcomes, and explained everything to me in simple terms at every step. My previous 3 experiences at Court were dreadful, and I had lost faith in the system completely. But Sophie has restored my faith, both in the Court system, and in the legal profession.
Having a professional like Sophie, who can take on the case at short notice, and ensure the Hearing goes quickly, smoothly and with a successful resolution at the end, was beyond my expectation, yet she smashed it. What a beautiful soul she is.”
Lay Client
“I was really impressed by my barrister Sophie Laurence. She handled my case with professionalism, great care and determination and achieved an outstanding outcome. Your strategic approach and attention to detail were truly exceptional. Your unwavering support and professionalism bought great relief for me during this challenging time. I am grateful for your patience, your professional demeanour and dedication to my case not only provided me with comfort and security but went above and beyond my expectations.”
Lay Client
Education
LLM Legal Practice (Barristers), BPP University –
Distinction. Including the Bar Professional Training
Course – Very Competent
Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP University –
Commendation
Master of Arts in Victorian Literary Studies, Durham
University – Merit
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Royal Holloway,
University of London – 2:1
Scholarships and Awards
Sweet and Maxwell Scholarship, Inner Temple, 2021
Dean of the Law School Scholarship, BPP University, 2018
Postgraduate Scholarship, Durham University, 2016
Academic Scholarship, Royal Holloway, University of London, 2013
Appointments and Memberships
Inner Temple
Languages
English
Mandarin – Intermediate
