Sophie Wallace
About Sophie Wallace
Sophie Wallace serves as the Divisional Director of Private Equity and M&A at BMS Group in London, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in law and extensive experience in insurance, she specializes in warranty and indemnity insurance and transactions in the renewables sector.
Work at BMS Group
Sophie Wallace has served as Divisional Director - Private Equity and M&A at BMS Group since 2020. In this role, she operates from London, United Kingdom, focusing on warranty and indemnity insurance as well as transactions in the renewables sector. Her responsibilities include collaborating with the M&A community to facilitate deals and unlock capital through innovative insurance solutions.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining BMS Group, Sophie Wallace worked as Vice President at Paragon International Insurance Brokers Ltd from 2016 to 2019. During her three years there, she developed expertise in the insurance sector, particularly in areas related to M&A transactions. Additionally, she held a position as a Trainee Solicitor at CMS Cameron McKenna from 2013 to 2015, where she gained foundational legal experience.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Wallace studied Law at the University of Sussex, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background laid the groundwork for her career in law and insurance. She also attended Kesgrave High School from 1999 to 2004, completing her secondary education before pursuing higher studies.
Specialization in M&A Insurance Solutions
In her current role, Sophie Wallace specializes in bespoke M&A insurance solutions, including intellectual property insurance and contingent risk insurance policies. Her focus on warranty and indemnity insurance positions her as a key player in facilitating complex transactions, particularly in the renewables sector.
Early Career Experience
Sophie Wallace began her career as a Credentials Assistant at CMS Cameron McKenna from 2012 to 2013. Following this role, she worked as a Travel Consultant at Round the World Experts for six months in 2015-2016. These early positions contributed to her diverse skill set and professional development.