Sophia Allen

• Assisted with numerous M&A transactions, including managing and conducting due diligence investigations and risk assessments to identify potential legal issues and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents, including terms and conditions of trade, corporate policies, share sale purchase agreements, business sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and bespoke contracts.
• Delivered strategic legal advice to a wide range of clients.
• Led and managed juniors in handling corporate and commercial transactions.
• Collaborated with senior colleagues to execute intricate corporate transactions.
• Acted as the ongoing Board Secretary for a client.
• Mentored junior solicitors in their professional development and legal expertise.
• Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and efficient legal advice on various matters.
• Streamlined internal processes.
• Contributed to ongoing initiatives within the diversity and inclusion committee, including preparing policies and arranging events.
• Contributed to organising social events for the firm as part of the social committee.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and supporting colleagues in their professional growth.

• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts to support the business's needs.
• Collaborated with Zespri team members to gather pertinent information for contract drafting.
• Analysed legal documents and identified issues for the business.

• Assisted with banking and financing transactions, including providing legal opinions.
• Assisted with complex share and business sale and purchase transactions.
• Assisted with bond issuances for NZX listed companies.
• Drafted comprehensive contracts, agreements, and other legal documents tailored to specific client needs.

Provided excellent customer service by assisting with sales, managing inventory, and maintaining a well-organised store.

Consistently contributed to positive shopping experiences and achieving sales goals.

Supported the assembly, and distribution of promotional packaging, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and timely delivery to meet brand standards and client expectations.