Specialisms
- Commercial Law
About Sophie Philcox Manners
Sophie specialises in commercial law, with experience advising in cross-border contracts, commercial regulations, export controls and sanctions compliance. She also supports clients with domestic and overseas due diligence investigations and provides guidance on distribution, trading and service agreements, as well as warranty disclosures, helping businesses navigate complex transactions.
Career
Sophie trained at HCR Law in its Reading and London offices, and qualified into its commercial department in March 2025. She gained extensive experience advising clients on a wide range of commercial matters and now builds on that experience as part of the Moorcrofts team.
Education
LPC/LLM Law Degree
University of Law
Law LLB
University of Surrey
Personal
Sophie enjoys crocheting, dancing and taking long walks in nature. She recently took part in a Tough Mudder, embracing the challenge and having a lot of fun along the way, mud and all!



