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Overview: Globally recognized and award-winning, Sophie Newbould is a seasoned data, digital, and technology infrastructure solicitor from the UK, boasting over 20 years of experience. She has played a pivotal role in major projects for both industry and government. Sophie is currently at the forefront of maturing business risk management, catering to clients such as government entities, corporations, and leading professional services firms.

Entrepreneurial Venture: In the last three years, Sophie has been spearheading her legal tech company, innov8law, which was shortlisted for the Professional Support Startup Award in the East of England 2023. Leveraging the expertise of leading technical professionals in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, process development, big data, and online growth services, Sophie bridges the gap between legal application and business requirements.

Cyberjust Blueprint: Following her submission to the HMG Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Committee, Sophie is actively involved in leading the cyber justice support program for Government and corporate members in collaboration with the Association for Project Management (APM). Her efforts aim to provide a scaled response to escalating adversary threats, focusing on prevention, damage repair, and long-term security rehabilitation.

Authority Leadership: Sophie's commitment to legal and technical compliance in cyber, data, and innovation has earned her several accolades, including a Global 100 Award for Technology Justice and Corporate INTL Global Awards Winner for Data & Innovation. She has been recognized as a Leader in Law for Data Solutions, Advisory Excellence, and received The Lawyer Network Awards.

Upcoming Engagements: Sophie has been invited to contribute to the National Policing Cyber Security Strategy with the Police Digital Service in January 2024.

Sophie is attending DSIT's Senior Roundtable at techUK in February 2024 to discuss the response to their Parliamentary Call for Evidence last November on the state of cyber resilience in UK national critical infrastructure.  Sophie’s feedback focuses on the security gaps in solutions procurement, contract drafting, contract management and dispute resolution, in particular the due diligence on suppliers themselves throughout contract lifecycle - see committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/126479/html/

Additionally, she is preparing to address lawyers dealing with clients affected by Advanced Nation-State Infrastructure Attacks through private workshops with The Law Society.

Skills & Services: Sophie's recent collaborations include working with Stagecoach Group and the UK's Satellite Applications Catapult. Her expertise spans areas such as high-value public service bids, security-first innovation growth strategies, and comprehensive defence against cyber threats. She ensures meaningful protection of intellectual property, confidential information, and personal data, along with strategic risk management and corporate defence.

Restorative Justice Model: Utilizing the restorative justice model, Sophie's services assure the markets of a unique offering that addresses cyber threats comprehensively, with a focus on remediation, compensation, and proactive risk management.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Data, Digital & Technology (DDaT) Commercial Solicitor
  • Advisory Board Member
  • Security Governance Leader
  • Procurement Expert
  • Commercial Modelling Expert
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • International Transactions
  • Competition & Regulation Compliance
  • Negotiator
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Business Development
  • ESG
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation Strategies
  • Remedies
  • Excellent Case Cross-Referrer

Advisory Cloud Board Memberships (2023 onwards):

  • ITML Institute
  • Spring Labs
  • Eusabian Global Technologies