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Sophie graduated from the University of Southampton with a law degree and completed her LPC LLM at the University of Law. She joined Davies Blunden & Evans as a Trainee Solicitor and qualified in April 2022. Sophie joined Phillips Law when they acquired Davies Blunden & Evans in 2026.

Her work includes a wide range of residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared ownership transactions (including staircasing), re‑mortgages, transfers of equity, new build purchases, and lease extensions.

Sophie also deals with some probate matters, including applications for probate and estate administration.

She is currently undertaking exams to qualify as a Notary Public.

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Family Court Fees Increasing from 13 July 2026: Act Now to Avoid Higher Costs
Family Court Fees Increasing from 13 July 2026: Act Now to Avoid Higher Costs

Following our recent article on probate fee increases further court fee changes are set to affect families across England and Wales this summer. Individuals considering divorce, financi ...

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New Reforms Could Change Everything About How We Buy Our Homes
New Reforms Could Change Everything About How We Buy Our Homes

Phillips Law welcomes Government Reforms to end gazumping as house offers to be made legally binding in UK  Phillips Law welcomes the government proposed reforms for the home buying and ...

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Probate Fees Set To Increase
Probate Fees Set To Increase

Families and Executors applying for probate later this year will face a significant increase in court fees. The government has announced an increase in probate fees, due to take effect ...

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Junior Lawyer of the Year Win at the Hampshire Law Awards
Junior Lawyer of the Year Win at the Hampshire Law Awards

Phillips Law are celebrating a highly successful night at the annual Hampshire Law Society Awards, bringing home multiple accolades, including the prestigious ‘Junior Lawyer of th ...

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Phillips Law’s 40-Hour Treadmill Challenge
Phillips Law’s 40-Hour Treadmill Challenge

We’re excited to announce that the Phillips Law team in Basingstoke will be taking on a 40-hour treadmill challenge. This event will start on Thursday, 4th June. It’s all about coming t ...

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Navigating the Renters’ Rights Act: A Landlord’s Final Checklist
Navigating the Renters’ Rights Act: A Landlord’s Final Checklist

The Renters’ Rights Act is set to fundamentally reshape the private rental sector. These reforms introduce strict new rules on property management and tenant interaction, making it vita ...

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