Sophie Mahood

Solicitor

Commercial Property

t: 01772 504 916 m: 07570 466806 e: sophie.mahood@harrison-drury.com

Sophie studied law at the University of Leeds before working for a year at Herbert Smith Freehills in Melbourne Australia as a paralegal gaining experience in real estate and environment and planning. On return from travelling in August 2019, Sophie completed the LPC LLM (Masters) at the University of Law in Manchester, started her training contract in August 2021 and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2023.

Since qualification, Sophie has experience across a broad range of commercial property work including landlord and tenant transaction including the grant and surrender of lease and, acquisitions and disposals.

Outside of work you can find me…

Out of work, Sophie is also a professional dancer, magicians assistant and fire eater. Recent highlights include performing at the Blackpool Tower Circus, reaching the semi-finals at Britain’s Got Talent and performing at the half time show for the Miami Dolphins with the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders.

Sophie enjoys socialising with friends and family (especially with some cocktails), spending time in the gym and travelling abroad to explore new places.

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Works alongside

Amanda Marwood

Partner Commercial Property

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Sophie Mahood

Solicitor

Works alongside

Amanda Marwood

Catherine Worthington

Clare Davey

Danielle Jesson

Danielle Leeming

Faye Simpson

Gemma Eastham

Hannah Hughes

Jackie Bate

Jane Fillis

Jennifer Potts

Kerry Webster

Lara Watts

Laura Bradley

Lois Parker

Lucy Beachell

Lucy Benton

Lucy Parkhouse

Mike Fetherstone

Naomi Fell

Nicola Beneduce

Priya Anand

Rhian Sale

Roberto Bonaminio

Sam Jones

Simon England

Terri Abbott

Wayne Ellison

Wendy Newbury

William Hornby Phillips

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