Sophie Hurst has a specialist Court of Protection practice and is regularly instructed in Health and Welfare, Serious Medical Treatment and Property and Affairs cases.
Sophie acts for a range of clients including protected parties, with regular instructions from the Official Solicitor, NHS Trusts, integrated care boards, local authorities, professional deputies and family members.
Sophie offers specialist advice on issues arising from the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014. Her public law experience extends to instructions in Judicial Review and human rights claims.
Sophie has a fast-growing probate and wills practice and specialises in areas of cross over between probate and Court of Protections matters.
Sophie also acts in inquests, specialising in those involving mental health and mental capacity issues and deaths in health care and social care settings.