Sophie frequently advises employers on matters including TUPE, restrictive covenants and discrimination claims. Specialising in complex employment litigation, she regularly advises on restrictive covenants, breach of confidentiality and team move matters which involve High Court injunctions and subsequent trials, as well as bonus disputes and high-value discrimination claims.
Many of the cases Sophie works on have cross-jurisdictional elements. She has worked on some of the most complex employment litigation matters, specialising in tailoring a strategic approach to her clients’ risk and litigation appetite.
Sophie is recognised in Legal 500 (2027), Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom (2024) and in International Employment Lawyer’s IEL Elite (2024), an inaugural guide to the world’s best employment and labour law teams, as a key lawyer. She is also ranked as a leading lawyer in the UK employment law arena by Chambers and Partners (2027).
“Sophie is pragmatic and understands exactly what we want to achieve.”
Chambers and Partners, 2027
“Sophie Vanhegan – So ‘on it’. Super responsive, super warm, and brilliant advice in pressured and emotional situations. Couldn’t ask for more!”
“Sophie Vanhegan is a stand‑out partner for us. She is proactive and commercially focused, with excellent attention to detail and a clear command of complex, long‑running matters. She consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of the financial services regulatory environment and provides valuable forward‑looking insight on upcoming regulatory change.”
Legal 500, 2027