Sophie Lanoe
Sophie joined AFR in June 2024 as part of the firm's SQE training programme and was admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales in June 2026. She graduated from the University of Sussex in 2024 with an LLB (Hons) in Law with International Relations. Sophie advises clients on a broad range of dispute resolution matters and brings a practical, commercially focused approach to her work.
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Promotions at AFR Advocates
AFR Advocates are delighted to announce significant promotions within the firm as it enters an exciting phase of expansion, driven by a growing demand and a clear strategic vision for long-term success, reinforcing their commitment to excellence and growth within the legal sector.
New Group Partner Joins AFR Advocates
Nicholas Donnithorne, who predominantly advises clients in relation to private and commercial trusts, pensions and private office structures specialising predominantly in trusts law, has joined AFR Advocates as a Group Partner.
AFR announces new partner
We are delighted to announce that from 1 January 2026, Advocate Quentin Bregg will be promoted to Partner.
AFR secures permission to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
AFR has successfully obtained permission to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), in the case of Robert Archibald Gilchrist Sinclair v Ian Charles Domaille & Three Others (Sinclair).