Sophie is a Court of Protection practitioner who is regularly instructed on behalf of protected parties (including by the Official Solicitor) and also represents local authorities, NHS bodies, Clinical Commissioning Groups, and family members.
Sophie acts in a wide range Court of Protection matters including health and welfare, property and affairs and serious medical treatment, as well as cases involving associated human rights’ breaches. Sophie has also advised in cases relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court.
Sophie sits as a Recorder in the Family Division assigned to the Northern Circuit and as a Fee Paid Judge in the Mental Health Tribunal.
University: Newcastle
Degree: BA (Joint Honours) English Language and Literature (first class)
Called: 2004 (Lincoln’s Inn)
Scholarships: Hardwicke and Denning Scholarships