One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.

“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”

One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.

“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”

Our Barristers

With over 100 barristers working in specialist areas, our multi-discipline chambers has strong expertise in commercial and general insurance.

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Our Clerks

The ‘outstanding’ clerks are ‘commercial and willing to consider cases on innovative fee structures – not something seen at some of the more traditional sets’.

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Our Staff

As a strong commercial set, our dedicated staff provide extensive support to help maintain Crown Office as a leading chambers.

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Sophie Ashford

Call 2021

Sports Law

Sophie is growing this area of her practice and is a member of Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Service.

Recent examples of her work include:

Advising a footballer in relation to a claim made under an insurance policy.
Successfully striking out a claim brought against a sports club stemming from an individual’s expulsion from the club.

Selected Cases

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Qualifications

BA in History – First Class, Jesus College, University of Cambridge
GDL (Distinction), LPC (Distinction) and Bar Transfer Test, BPP University

Memberships

LCLCBA
COMBAR
Young Fraud Lawyers Association
Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Service

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