Sophie McAuley

Overview

I am a solicitor in the Banking, Restructuring and Insolvency team. Prior to joining Michelmores in 2024, I trained at a corporate firm in Bristol with a specialised interest in corporate sales and acquisitions. I have a background representing major lenders and UK clearing banks in both consumer and commercial litigation matters.

I have a pragmatic and commercial outlook to banking transactions and I provide succinct and practical advice to lenders and borrowers alike.

I frequently act for institutional lenders, banks and borrowers providing advice on traditional and non-traditional financing routes in relation to development finance and secured lending.

I studied Law with Advanced Proficiency in Spanish at the University of Exeter and grew up in Madrid. Outside of work, I can be found running around Bristol, in the gym or travelling further afield.

Recent experience

Assisted a financial services institution in a high-profile claim in relation to allegations of widespread fraud

Numerous high value and complex debt and commercial/residential possession claims

Numerous property disputes including those relating to forfeiture, secured lending, injunctions, nuisance, breach of covenant, landlord and tenant

Client secondment to a high-street bank in the contentious regulatory team