Sophie McFie-Hyland

Sophie is a legal director in the projects team with extensive experience in advising councils and the wider public sector on their contractual relationships and key initiatives. Sophie specialises in public procurement and major projects for the delivery of public services. She focuses on aligning legal strategies to achieve client’s operational and strategic objectives.

Sophie has over 12 years of experience working in-house for local government and provides expert advice on procurement processes and contracts across a wide range of services. This includes social care, leisure, waste, highways and education services, helping public sector organisations navigate complex regulatory and commercial landscapes to deliver successful outcomes. She works closely with client officers and her experience allows her to understand the issues facing the public sector and prioritise providing legal support that ensures the best possible outcome for communities.