Sophie joined the Rice Speir team in 2025, bringing broad litigation experience, strong critical thinking, and clear communication skills. She has quickly become a valuable contributor to the firm and its clients.

Specialist areas:

• Civil litigation
• Regulatory compliance and enforcement

Sophie’s experience spans a wide range of legal disputes, supported by her dual Law and Commerce degrees from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.  Raised in Rotorua, Sophie’s deep respect for cultural values informs her work, making her a conscientious and collaborative member of the Rice Speir team.

Qualifications:

• LLB / BCom, Victoria University of Wellington