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 (2025), 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 (2025).
“Sophie Vanhegan – incredibly slick operator; knows her restrictive covenant work inside out and provides advice that is on the money and incredibly astute. She is very committed to diversity in the profession.”
Legal 500, 2025
“Sophie is able to swiftly and efficiently deal with complex and sophisticated legal issues, often with cross-border considerations”
Chambers and Partners, 2025