Sophia Key

Sophia has a wealth of experience acting for farmers, landowners, agri-businesses, Landed Estates and banks in all the complexities of agricultural, residential, Natural Capital and equestrian work which includes landlord and tenant matters.
Sophia also works with our Private Client Advisory Team to provide strategic tax, partnership, business and personal succession planning and structuring advice.
Sophia also leads our Natural Capital Sector and is at the forefront, together with her specialist colleagues in planning, commercial, tax and corporate, in advising on all elements of Natural Capital which includes biodiversity, carbon, Landscape Recovery projects and nutrient neutrality.
Sophia is a fellow of the Agricultural Law Association and is also a Director of Fakenham Racecourse, Trustee of Norfolk Tennis and a member of the Norfolk Committee for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust having been a former Chairman.
Recent work highlights
Working for landowners in entering into deals with providers of environmental and ecosystem services across the Country.
Acting in a £50m sale of a Landed Estate.
A £50m+ refinance for a Landed Estates client.
Experience & education
2018 Partner, Birketts
2014 Joined Birketts
2010 Qualified as Solicitor
Sophia is innovative, forward-thinking, and an expert in her field.
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