Sophie Speirs.

Trainee Solicitor.

Profile / Experience

Profile / Experience

Sophie joined Lanyon Bowdler in November 2021 as a legal support assistant in the Residential Property Team based in Telford.

In March 2023 she became a trainee solicitor completing her first seat with the Court of Protection Team, then moving into the Family Team. She is now with the Personal Injury Team at our Shrewsbury office.

She prides herself on providing the highest possible standard of client care. Sophie is passionate about people; she enjoys her work and prides herself on being reliable and professional.

Sophie has a law degree and has completed her Legal Practice Course with a commendation grade. She has attained level 2 CILEX with distinction. She has previously worked in litigation and as an adviser at Wolverhampton Legal Advice Centre.

Outside of work Sophie enjoys spending time with her family and going on long walks.

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Life As A First Seat Trainee Solicitor

For me, my career in law has always been highly focused and driven towards helping people, and making my work mean ...
Sophie Speirs • 03 May 2023
Blog

When Is Enough, Enough?

The release of the BBC’s most recent drama ‘Best Interests’ takes an emotive look at the heart breaking and impossi...
Sophie Speirs • 22 Jun 2023
Lanyon Bowdler in the Media

Inspirational Brain Injury Conference a Major Success

An event in Shrewsbury to celebrate inspirational people who battled back from life-changing brain injuries has been dec...
Lanyon Bowdler Featured on the Shropshire Live Website • 21 Mar 2024
Case Study

Mown Down Running Away From Assailants

The claimant sustained multiple injuries, one of which was a serious head injury....
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Motor Accident – Claim Valued At £4m

This case was contested, and described by the defendants as one of the most complex cases in terms of injury and causati...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Man Killed in Road Traffic Accident in Holland

Mr A was killed in a road traffic accident in Holland. He left a partner and two small children....
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Local Lawyer Concerns for Coach Safety

In 2004 new regulations were introduced which stated that any passenger over fourteen must wear a seat belt (if there is...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Liability Admitted After Serious Head Injury

The firm was instructed to act for the claimant who was involved in a road traffic accident at the age of 53 years and s...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Pensioner awarded Compensation after Trip

Lanyon Bowdler successfully won a case for a pensioner from Oldham, who tripped when she stepped backwards and caught he...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Injuries Sustained to Non Dominant Ring Finger

The claimant worked for a firm of solicitors and sustained injuries to her non dominant ring finger when using a ladder ...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
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Damages Awarded After Claimant Fell From Ladder

The claimant fractured his neck after falling from a ladder whilst spraying a wasp’s nest through a long lance and wea...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
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Severe Brain Damage after being Deliberately Thrown from Moving Car

The claimant aged 40, was left severely brain damaged and requiring 24 hour double up lifelong care after being delibera...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Compensation Claim for Jet Ski Collision

Liability was denied on the basis that the claimant cut across the path of the defendant. Evidence suggested the defenda...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Slip at Work due To Overgrown Moss

Lanyon Bowdler was instructed to act by the claimant who slipped at work due to overgrown moss on a blocked pathway. ...
Dawn Humphries • 26 Feb 2024
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Dawn Humphries
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Debbie Humphries
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Partner
Personal Injury
Phillip Roberts
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Isabella Drummond
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Lauren McCarthy
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Legal Support Assistant
Personal Injury
Helen Gale
Helen Gale
Legal Support Assistant
Personal Injury
Kelly Gibbons
Kelly Gibbons
Legal Support Assistant
Personal Injury
Claudia Booth
Claudia Booth
Trainee Solicitor
Personal Injury
Amy Burgoyne
Amy Burgoyne
Legal Support Assistant
Personal Injury
Karen Clarke
Karen Clarke
Associate Legal Executive (FCILEX)
Personal Injury
Phyllis Smith
Phyllis Smith
Senior Litigation Assistant
Personal Injury
Alexander Spanner
Alexander Spanner
Solicitor
Personal Injury
Morgan Thompson
Morgan Thompson
Legal Assistant
Personal Injury
Cameron Petch
Cameron Petch
Paralegal Apprentice
Personal Injury
Jo Kneller
Jo Kneller
Solicitor
Personal Injury
Sarah Martin
Sarah Martin
Costs Draftsman
Medical Negligence | Personal Injury
Mandy Mason
Mandy Mason
Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX)
Personal Injury
Jane Miles
Jane Miles
Associate Solicitor
Personal Injury
Andrew Morris
Andrew Morris
Trainee Costs Draftsman
Medical Negligence | Personal Injury
Miriam Homer
Miriam Homer
Solicitor
Personal Injury
David Hughes
David Hughes
Costs Manager
Medical Negligence | Personal Injury
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