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
Testimonials
“We just wanted to say a big thank you now the court cases and paperwork are completed. As always you made our journey through the 3rd court hearing very reassuring and supportive...Thank you so much for working so hard for us. ”David G
“Sophie is kind and understanding. She explained everything and I felt I was in very capable hands. I would highly recommend Sophie.”Philippa Stephenson
“Sophie helped me through the whole experience of getting my case through to fruition with a court order result.”Lesley
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
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