Sophie joined Bristows as a trainee solicitor in August 2019, having completed a BSc in Natural Sciences (organic chemistry and pharmacology) at UCL. She completed training in September 2021 and is now working in the patent litigation team.

As a trainee, Sophie spent nine months in the patent litigation team working primarily on matters in the life sciences sector and was involved in litigation in the High Court, including working on Alcon v Aspire & Accord (Patents Court). Sophie also spent three months in the International Litigation team at a leading internet services/technology company.