Sophie Connors
Call 2009
LEGAL 500, 2026
Sophie Connors is widely recognised as a leading junior at the London Bar in family law, with a strong and balanced practice in financial remedy and private law children work. She is consistently recognised in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 for her expertise across both areas.
Sophie is particularly noted for her sharp legal analysis and strategic approach. One directory describes her as having “a sharp legal mind, exceptional client care, and tireless dedication to securing the best possible outcomes.” She is praised for being thorough and strategic, and for maintaining a clear focus on her clients’ objectives throughout complex and sensitive proceedings.
Her children practice is equally highly regarded. Sophie is recognised for her commitment and ability to identify the core issues quickly, with directory commentators noting that “Sophie is super bright and committed. She gets to the bottom of the issues quickly and clients love her.” She is known for combining sensitivity and reassurance with firm, effective advocacy in emotionally demanding cases.
Across both financial and children work, Sophie is recognised for her outstanding client care. She is valued for her clarity, responsiveness and sound judgment, and is trusted to guide clients through difficult family disputes with confidence and care. Solicitors and clients alike regard her as a dependable and persuasive advocate, particularly well suited to complex and high-pressure cases
Sophie is equally experienced in matrimonial finance and schedule 1 proceedings. She frequently acts for High Net Worth clients in both areas. She considers it exceptionally important to keep proportionality in mind no matter the size of the case.
Sophie has a broad practice covering all areas of private law children work with a particular emphasis on relocation cases and complex cases where contact might have broken down.
Sophie regularly undertakes private FDR hearings as an adjudicator. She also undertakes work for The Divorce Surgery which is a ‘one couple, one lawyer’ process focused on resolving financial disputes amicably.
Reputation & Awards
‘Sophie is a superb, well-rounded barrister. She is incredibly intelligent, all over the detail in complex cases, brilliant with clients and someone who displays immaculate attention to detail.’
Chambers and Partners, 2026
“Sophie Connors is practical, working hard to get things to settle where possible.”…“Sophie combines a gentleness with clients and a toughness in court that is show-stopping. Her instincts are second to none.” – Chambers and Partners, 2023
‘Sophie is a force to be reckoned with. She has an incredibly good manner with clients, is always meticulous in her preparation and her advocacy skills are second to none.’ – Legal 500, 2023
“She is proactive and has a real handle on cases. She stays calm under pressure and is happy to be hands-on.” “Sophie not only approaches every case with the same vigour and determination, but appears to do it with ease and a smile.” “A real champion for her clients who is always well prepared and takes a measured approach. She keeps the overall picture in mind on cases.” – Chambers & Partners, 2022
“Very good at cutting through the emotional elements of a case and getting to a settlement.” “She is a bundle of energy” and is “an incredibly bright and very strong advocate.” – Chambers & Partners, 2022
‘Is a tenacious advocate. Her written work is meticulous. Clients love her empathy and her attention to detail – she knows their cases inside out. She is a terrific team player and incredibly user friendly.’ – Legal 500, 2021
Education
BA (Hons) (First Class) Modern History, Christ Church, Oxford
Memberships
FLBA
Women in Family Law
Awards
Queen Mother Scholarship Award, Middle Temple
Lord Justice Sachs Scholarship Award, Middle Temple