
Sophie achieved a First-Class degree in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2020, for which she also achieved the Criminology Award for the highest overall grade on the course. Following this, Sophie achieved a Distinction on the Graduate Diploma in Law, was awarded the prize for the highest overall grade on the course, together with the prize for the highest grade in Property Law. Sophie has now completed the Legal Practice Course, achieving a Distinction and is currently completing her Training Contract before she can qualify as a solicitor.
Sophie joined Ridley & Hall in 2022 as a Paralegal in the Private Client Team before obtaining her Training Contract for which she has assisted as a Trainee in the Private Client Team, the Child Care & Public Law Team and the Family Law Team.
Sophie has a keen interest in law, which she studied at GCSE and A-Level. Her aspirations started with her participation in a Mock Trial Competition during high school and have grown since her degree. She has completed research projects in both Criminal and Family law areas.
Outside of the workplace, Sophie enjoys attending the gym as well as meeting up with friends and family. Sophie is also a keen reader and enjoys travelling.
Child Care & Public Law Team

Naha Ahmed
Trainee Solicitor
Tracy Beaumont
Solicitor
Sarah Brown
Partner,Solicitor

Zoe Butt
Partner,Solicitor,
Team Leader of the Care Team

Nicki Butterworth
Associate Personal Assistant
James Cook
Director,Head of Child Care & Public Law Team

Deborah Hardy
Partner
Clare Linden
Partner
Alisha Mazher
Solicitor
Laura Milburn
Partner
Helen Moody
Partner,Solicitor

Rosie Nicholson
Associate Solicitor
Kim Noble
Associate,Solicitor-Advocate

Nigel Priestley
Senior Partner, MBE
Marie Stanley
Legal Secretary