Sophia is a senior commercial lawyer with a background in business advisory and a special interest in intellectual property and technology.
Sophia advises clients at all levels, including SMEs, ASX-listed companies, associations, and individuals. She particularly enjoys working with emerging businesses from inception to support strategic growth and sustainability.
Sophia is an experienced company Director. She is on the board of The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (AALF), which collaborates with the government, legislators, regulators, and other policy makers to shape the regulatory environment for litigation funding in Australia.
Sophia is also an Executive Director at AALF member Hartwell Funds, a West Australian dispute financier that enables the pursuit of claims that would otherwise be unachievable, including those related to insolvency, commercial disputes, and class actions.
Sophia serves as the Deputy Chair of the Sussex Street Community Law Service, an independent not-for-profit community organisation based in Western Australia. The organisation helps those in need, such as low-income individuals, providing legal services, social services, community education, and advice on law reform.
Sophia is often sought after for her pragmatic and holistic approach, and her ability to implement effective legal solutions swiftly and efficiently.
Expertise
- General Commercial and Business Advisory
- Intellectual Property and Technology
- Contracts
- Directors Duties
- Share & Asset Transactions
- Governance
- Commercial Litigation
Recognition
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at The University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) at The University of Western Australia
- Company Directors Course (GAICD) at Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Admitted to Practice as Solicitor and Barrister issued by the High Court of Australia
- Admitted to Practice as Solicitor and Barrister issued by the Supreme Court of Western Australia
Career
2024 – Present | Keypoint Law |
2024 – Present | The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia | Director |
2023 – Present | Sussex St Community Law Service Inc | Deputy Chair |
2022 – Present | Hartwell Funds | Executive Director |
2016 – 2023 | Pragma Lawyers | Special Counsel (final role) |
2012 – 2015 | Tottle Partners | Solicitor |
2010 – 2016 | LexisNexis | Legal Case Reporter |