Sophie Sievert-Kloster

Associate
Government Matters & Regulation
Experience
  • Advised an ASX-listed technology company on its acquisition of a provider of global trade management systems and solutions.
  • Advised on a number of multimillion dollar contractual disputes in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
  • Advised on a contentious regulatory investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and subsequent civil penalty proceedings brought by the regulator.
  • Represented a state investment fund in major litigation concerning investments in a shopping center in Victoria, Australia.
  • Defended an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)-listed entity in a high-profile shareholder class action brought in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Bio

Sophie Sievert-Kloster advises global and domestic clients on complex commercial disputes and investigations in a range of jurisdictions, including state superior courts and the Federal Court of Australia. Her experience includes contentious regulatory matters, class action defense, and high-value, strategically significant commercial disputes in the technology, infrastructure, and financial services sectors.

With a background in European policy and law, Sophie brings an international, multilingual perspective to her practice and regularly considers cross-border risk and the implications of regulatory developments in other jurisdictions. Prior to joining King & Spalding, Sophie worked at another major global law firm and was a trainee at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France.