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Sophie Wood
Sophie is a Partner with extensive experience in advising corporate and individual clients involved in a wide range of internal, criminal and regulatory investigations and public inquiries.
Sophie advises individual and corporate clients involved in a wide range of complex white collar financial crime and regulatory investigations conducted by the SFO, HMRC, FCA, ICO, GLAA and DoJ. The cases Sophie advises on are typically large, complex and often involving a number of multi-jurisdictional aspects with requests for Mutual Legal Assistance, Red Notices and extradition. Sophie has also conducted a number of internal investigations in matters involving fraud and regulatory non-compliance and has acted as an independent legal advisor for various individuals engaged in internal and external investigations. Sophie recently provided criminal law advice to Genting Casinos for the successful landmark Supreme Court appeal against Phil Ivey, in which the longstanding test for dishonesty was overturned.
Sophie has significant experience in advising on all aspects of money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), including the making of SARs, restraint and confiscation. Recently Sophie advised on the successful 2021 Supreme Court case CPS v Aquila in which the priority of a proprietary claim over a confiscation order was challenged. Sophie has advised HNW businesses within the regulated sector, from the art world to those regulated by the Gambling Commission, of their obligations under POCA and the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.
Sophie has acted for companies, directors and employees caught up in domestic and international investigations led by the Environment Agency, Health and Safety Executive and Trading Standards in relation to offences concerning breaches of advertising standards legislation, unfair trading, health and safety breaches and allegations of illegal shipments of waste.
Sophie has worked on large scale public inquiries, including the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in which she represented core participants. Sophie has also advised on the international obligations placed upon non-State actors under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Prior to joining Kingsley Napley, Sophie practised at 2 Bedford Row, instructed as defence and prosecuting counsel for the CPS, Department for Work and Pensions and the Probation Service. Alongside presenting cases at court, Sophie drafted legal arguments and advised on charging decisions.
Sophie is ranked as Leading Associate in Legal 500 and is listed in the Pro Bono Recognition List 2025.
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Over the past nine years I have known Sophie, I have seen her ability to manage large-scale investigations, digest and assess huge volumes of material and offer sound strategic advice, judgement and creative solutions. These analytical skills, combined with excellent client care, inspire confidence in counsel and clients alike."
Steven Vullo KC, Twelve Tabulae Chambers
Sophie Wood
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