Sophie Spreckley
Associate Solicitor
Sophie Spreckley is an Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family Law team and is based at our Derby office but also covers Nottingham and the surrounding areas.
Expertise
- Specialises in all areas of Family Law
- Regularly advises in respect of legal and financial issues that arise following relationship breakdown
- Negotiates and formalises agreements for clients, often involving complex or substantial assets such as property portfolios, businesses, trusts, pensions and inherited assets. Also deals with financial disputes involving third parties such as extended family members
- Prepares and updates nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements to protect wealth in the event of relationship breakdown, often involving inherited assets, business interests, property portfolios and assets acquired before marriage
- Often helps families work towards reaching an agreement in relation to arrangements for children following parental separation
Approach
Sophie guides her clients by carefully considering the options available for resolving and progressing their case on an amicable yet fair basis. Her approach includes exploring whether alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, arbitration, or private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearings may be suitable for each client, with the aim of minimising court involvement wherever possible.
However, Sophie is also highly experienced in representing clients within court proceedings and is well equipped to provide robust support throughout the entire process. Her combination of practical advice and strong advocacy ensures that clients feel supported and informed at every stage.
Career Highlights
- Sophie completed her Legal Practice Course in September 2019 and immediately began her training contract at a Nottingham-based law firm. She qualified as a solicitor at the same firm in September 2021, following its acquisition by a national law firm
- In 2024, Sophie moved to another Nottingham-based firm with two colleagues as part of an established family law team. She was promoted to Associate and took on responsibility for setting up a Family Department, successfully doing so
- In January 2026, Sophie joined Rothera Bray with the same team to continue building and strengthening the Family Department at the firm’s Derby office
Experience
Experience
4 years
Qualifications
- Sophie completed her LLB Law and Criminology degree at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2018
- In 2019 Sophie completed her LLM Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School
Memberships & Accreditations
Experience
Year Qualified
2021
Experience
4 years
Qualifications
- Sophie completed her LLB Law and Criminology degree at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2018
- In 2019 Sophie completed her LLM Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School
Memberships & Accreditations
Corporate team advises global pretzel bakery Ditsch on its acquisition of Worldbake
Our Corporate team has advised Ditsch bakery on the acquisition of the business and assets of Worldbake Limited, a long‑standing UK distributor of Ditsch products and the creation of Ditsch UK in July 2025.
Greg’s London Marathon run for Headway Nottingham
This weekend, we were incredibly proud to see our Serious Injury Partner, Greg Almond, cross the finish line of the 2026 London Marathon, all in support of Headway Nottingham, a charity that has made a real difference to our clients.
Rothera Bray relocates Leicester office
We’re pleased to announce that we have relocated our Leicester office from its longstanding home on Humberstone Road to Mercury Place on St George Street, Leicester.
Seven lawyers recognised in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List
Rothera Bray lawyers have been named in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List: a national initiative celebrating legal professionals who have contributed 25 hours or more of pro bono work over the past year.