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Sophie Smith takes Director role at Leonard Curtis offshore
In a significant commitment to the firm’s offshore capabilities Leonard Curtis has made Sophie Smith a Director of its Guernsey operation.
Sophie Smith is a key appointment taker at the firm in Guernsey and has been integral to its growth and development.
Sophie is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and takes both voluntary and Court-led appointments in respect of companies and funds incorporated in the Crown Dependencies and the Caribbean.
Prior to relocating to Guernsey in 2021, Sophie practised in both the British Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom in restructuring and forensic accounting.
She is part of a fast- growing team of specialist offshore professionals at Leonard Curtis operating out of Jersey, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda and the Isle of Man.
Sophie specialises in complex and contentious restructuring and regulatory assignments, with a focus on international asset recovery and multi-jurisdictional litigation. She has significant experience in the funds wind down space, assisting listed and private funds navigate the complexities, in both natural end-of-life, and illiquid or distressed scenarios.
Sophie is a member of the Association of Insolvency and Recovery Experts and has been appointed to the board of the Channel Islands’ branch of the International Women’s Insolvency & Recovery Confederation. She has also been recognised as an Asset Recovery Expert in Lexology’s 2025 Index.
Matthew Wright, Director at Leonard Curtis, commented: “Sophie has been an outstanding professional for us, not just contributing to the success of our Guernsey operation but also impacting positively on the development of Leonard Curtis offshore as a whole.
She has risen through the ranks, very much a home-grown talent, and has become a highly respected member of the restructuring, regulatory and advisory space in Guernsey. This promotion is entirely deserved.”
Sophie added: “Being part of Leonard Curtis’ offshore expansion has been immensely rewarding, and I am proud to step into the role of Director. Leonard Curtis recognises that its people are its greatest asset and fosters a culture of growth and development for those who want it. I am extremely grateful to the board and especially Matthew for his trust, guidance and mentorship throughout my time here.
“I would also like to thank our exceptional team, whose dedication, professionalism, and tireless efforts make everything we achieve possible. We have an exciting chapter ahead at Leonard Curtis and I am excited to help drive our next phase of growth.”
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