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Sophie Hurst

Sophie Hurst

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Kings Chambers

Kings Chambers

England - Regional Bar • Northern Circuit

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Court of protection (health and welfare)

Kings Chambers is ‘an excellent set of Court of Protection barristers who are experienced and knowledgeable’. The ‘impressive advocate’ Sam Karim KC heads the practice, and is sought after for his expertise in handling complex cases concerning serious medical treatment, deprivation of liberty and capacity issues. Helen Mulholland KC specialises in representing families, the Official Solicitor and hospital trusts in serious medical treatment cases. The ‘insightful’ Sophie Allan is frequently instructed on behalf of protected parties and local authorities in cases concerning challenges to deprivation of liberty applications and complex capacity issues. The ‘forward-thinking’ Sophie Hurst is active in inherent jurisdiction matters, which are also a core pillar of Richard Borrett‘s practice.
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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.

Memberships
  • COPPA
  • The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
  • Northern Circuit
Education
  • Bar Professional Training Course (BPP, 2017-2018) Outstanding
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (University of Law, 2016-2017) Distinction
  • BA Hons History (University of York, 2013-2016) First Class, with Distinction
  • The Prince of Wales Scholarship (Gray’s Inn, 2017)
  • BPP Excellence Award (BPP University, 2017)
  • The Graham Beecher Prize (University of Law, 2017)
  • The David Karmel Scholarship (Gray’s Inn, 2016)
  • The Chancellor’s Award (University of York, 2016)
  • The History Award, Valedictorian (University of York, 2016)

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  • 'Sophie often provides elegant solutions to difficult problems. She is extremely knowledgeable. She has a calm and reassuring approach with clients, and is clear and firm in the advice she provides.'