Sofia Tayton

I joined Lodders as a trainee in 2001.  My jobs before that included working on Saturdays at the haberdashery in Peter Jones and tending bar at the White Hart in Whitechapel.

I am now a partner in the Private Client department and head of the Care & Capacity team.  I advise clients on powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications, care funding, wills and estate planning.  I also manage the financial affairs of people who are unable to do this themselves.

I specialise in the preparation and registration of enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney, the appointment of Deputies and management of financial affairs, care funding and reclaiming care fees. I have a large variety of clients, although the majority are older and more vulnerable.

I regularly present at seminars and events, and write for publications on the work areas that I specialise in.

What do you most enjoy about your job?

Meeting a lot of different people, and learning about their lives.

What gets you out of bed in the morning? 

A good sunrise that I can photograph!

 Do you have any interesting hobbies?

I’m a regular contributor to an online satirical news website.