Sophia Farmer

Our Private Client team is delighted to be the first department at Pickerings to take on a Solicitor Apprentice and welcomed Sophia to the team in September 2022.

Sophia is training alongside the solicitors in the team and pursuing her legal studies through The University of Law with the aim of qualifying as a Solicitor in 6 years time.

Sophia has already gained a real insight into how a solicitors works with guidance from her mentor and team. She regularly assists with a variety of matters relating to;

• wills
• trusts
• probate and estate administration
• lasting powers of attorney
• and court of protection applications.

Client Testimonial

Sophia was helpful and always available to discuss any questions we had.  A very big thank you.

MMF July 2023

Pickerings Private Client Team is recognised as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2024, a directory of leading law firms.

Under the leadership of Emma Harrison, the excellent team provides a 'very personal and caring service' at Pickerings Solicitors. It advises many business owners, landowners and high-net-worth individuals on a whole host of trusts, estate planning, succession planning and asset protection matters. Lucy Cooling, who is a member of STEP and of the SFE, is a key figure. 

Testimonials

‘I would recommend them for their seamlessness of communication, focus on customer detail and building personal relationships that are supportive and professional. I would particularly like to mention Emma Harrison for her professionalism, enthusiasm and attention to detail’.

‘The team comprises a number of talented & competent lawyers who overall provide a great service to their clients. I would say that the practice is the best in the North Birmingham/North Warwickshire region & bears comparison with the best of the Birmingham City Centre practices’.