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Sonia Nolten KC

Sonia Nolten KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Sonia specialises in commercial law, in particular insurance, group litigation, property damage and product liability. The directories have described her as an “an impressive advocate” who is “forensic, sensible and pragmatic,” “personable and super bright” and “a great blend of being both really strong and easy to work with.”

Since taking silk in 2023, Sonia has been focused primarily on group litigation involving products. She is currently acting for one of 5 Lead Defendant motor manufacturers in the NOx Emissions Group Litigation, the largest group action ever to be litigated in England and Wales and a case of exceptional scale and complexity.

Sonia is a Barrister Governing Bencher of the Inner Temple, acts as its Senior Bench Auditor and is Chair of its Finance Committee. In this role she has oversight of the finances of all 9 of the Inn’s departments. She has served on the Inn’s Executive Committee for more than a decade, acquiring considerable experience of the corporate governance of an organisation which is both a large members’ association and a commercial landlord in the City of London.

Career

MA Oxon, First Class, Oriel College Oxford. Awarded Major Scholarship in 2001 and 2002 (Inner Temple). Called to the Bar in 2002. Tenant at 2TG since 2003. Treasury Panel of Counsel 2009-13. Master of the Bench, Inner Temple, 2019. KC 2023.

Professional Memberships

LCLCBA, PNBA, TECBAR, Health Claims Forum.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Property Damage - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sonia Nolten KC possesses deep experience in insurance and property damage, which she brings to bear in a wide range of claims, including those concerning fire and water damage to residential and commercial property. She is also an expert in construction disputes and is known for her ability when handling complex liability issues.

Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Sonia Nolten KC maintains a strong insurance practice dominated by work in the life and health spheres. Her wide-ranging capabilities also extend to property damage cases and she is further experienced in handling insurance disputes relating to fraud.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sonia can advise on the best practical route to achieve the optimum outcome for her clients.

    Property DamageUK Bar
  • Sonia Nolten is very easy to deal, very client-friendly and extremely intelligent.

    Property DamageUK Bar
  • Sonia is an excellent advocate and a real fighter. She is very tenacious and not afraid to pursue difficult points.

    Property DamageUK Bar
  • Her drafting skills are exemplary and her advocacy skills are equally impressive. Sonia has an ability to advise on complex legal matters whilst recognising the commercial reality of any situation.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • Sonia is astonishingly hard-working and on top of the detail.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • She is so user-friendly and technically very strong.

    InsuranceUK Bar

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London (Bar)

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