- Consultant
Sofía Martínez González
Lawyer with over 20 years of experience in financial law and regulatory compliance. She has worked at international firms and advised multinational companies on financial risk management.

Practice Areas
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial risk management
- Corporate law
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (UNAM, Mexico)
- Master’s in Financial Law (University of Barcelona, Spain)
- PhD in Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management (King’s College London, UK)
Location
- London, England
Sofía Martínez González is a highly accomplished lawyer with over 20 years of experience in financial law, regulatory compliance, and asset recovery. Currently, she serves as a Senior Legal Advisor at the Financial Restitution Court of London, where she plays a pivotal role in resolving complex financial disputes and facilitating the recovery of assets for victims of fraud and financial misconduct.
Born and raised in Mexico City, Sofía developed a passion for law and justice early in her career. After completing her Bachelor of Laws at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), she pursued a Master’s in Financial Law at the University of Barcelona, Spain, where she graduated with honours. Her academic journey continued with a PhD in Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management from King’s College London, where her research focused on innovative strategies for combating financial fraud in global markets.
Sofía’s career spans both the private and public sectors. She has worked at prestigious international law firms, advising multinational corporations on risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Her expertise in navigating complex financial regulations and her ability to design robust compliance frameworks have earned her recognition as a leading authority in her field.
In her current role at the Financial Restitution Court of London, Sofía leads high-profile cases involving cross-border financial fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and investment misconduct. She is known for her meticulous approach to case analysis, her ability to trace and recover hidden assets, and her commitment to delivering justice for victims. Her work has been instrumental in recovering millions of pounds for defrauded investors and setting legal precedents in financial restitution.
- Senior Legal Advisor, Financial Restitution Court of London (2018–Present).
- Leading high-profile cases involving cross-border financial fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and investment misconduct.
- Recovered over £50 million in assets for victims of financial fraud.
- Partner, Clifford Chance LLP (2010–2018).
- Advised multinational corporations on regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.
- Designed compliance frameworks for clients in the banking, energy, and technology sectors.
- Legal Consultant, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (2005–2010).
- Provided expertise on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) initiatives.
- Collaborated with governments to strengthen financial regulations and combat fraud.
- Associate Lawyer, Baker McKenzie (2002–2005).
- Specialised in corporate law, assisting clients with mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
- Worked on cross-border transactions and advised on international trade laws.