Sophie
Marshall
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.
Sophie works in the Wills, Trusts and Probate department and is based in our Farnborough office, where she deals with all areas of private client work. She also has experience in conveyancing, which complements her private client practice, particularly where estates, trusts and succession planning involve property interests.
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