SONIA MODELY-ASTON

SONIA MODELY-ASTON

Senior Legal Consultant



About Sonia Modely-Aston

Sonia offers a personalised service to each of her clients, focusing on cost-effective solutions while  defending their best interests. 

After completing her LPC at the College of Law in 2014, Sonia has built a strong portfolio of clients at  several reputable London law firms, joining our team in 2021. She has experience in handling complex  cases involving child custody and contact, matrimonial finances, and matters under Public Law. Sonia is  known for providing practical, constructive advice to clients during what are often highly distressing times. 

Reflecting the firm’s commitment to cost-conscious service, Sonia consistently seeks out the most cost effective solutions for her clients. Her strong negotiation skills often allow her to resolve disputes without  the need for costly court proceedings. However, when negotiations are not possible, Sonia is a firm  advocate in court, representing her clients in both family law matters and civil disputes with individuals  and organisations.

Sonia’s Services
  • Divorce and separation, matrimonial finances and child contact
  • Care Proceedings and other Public Law matters
  • Dispute resolution
  • Residential and Commercial conveyancing
  • Wills and probate
Sonia’s Experience
  • Acted for parents of 2 children under a Special Guardianship Order (NSGO) for 2 years, and successfully discharging the Care Order
  • Acted for her client on a divorce matter where the other side was dissipating assets in excess of £800,000 abroad, successfully achieving a 50% claim on matrimonial assets
  • Acted for her client on the defence of a £1.8m County Court claim over breaches of planning permission, successfully set aside
  • Acted for her client on obtaining a grant of overnight contact at the Royal Courts of Justice after several years of father’s contact being refused
  • Acted for her client under domestic abuse on an ex-parté basis, successfully obtaining a non-molestation order without notice to the other side at the Central Family Court
  • Acted for her client on the complex purchase of a £2.7m property in Kensington, London
  • Acted for her client on the defence of an Order of Sale enforced by the bank following the failure to repay the mortgage, successfully preventing the order on the grounds of children residing at the property