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Sophie Cartwright

Career

Called 1998, Inner Temple; assistant coroner Derby and Derbyshire.

Memberships

CBA, HSLA, ARDL, COPPA.

Position

Sophie has an extensive inquest practice and is known for her knowledge and expertise in coronial law. She also specialises in regulatory law including health and safety and environmental offences and professional discipline. She regularly appears before the Court of Protection and is also recommended for Administrative Court work. R (on the application of C) v A Local Authority et al [2011] All ER (D) 171 (Jun) Neutral Citation: [2011] EWHC 1539 (Admin); Inquest Law, Issue 19 2010 pp 19-20; Inquest Law, Issue 20 2010 pp 36-37; The Queen on the application of Sreedharan v HM Coroner for the County of Greater Manchester and others, Court of Appeal [2013] EWCA Civ 181; The Queen on the Application of Augustine Housing Trust v Bolton Magistrates Court [2013] EWHC 4399 (Admin), 2014 WL 287665.

Education

Blackburn College; Warwick University (LLB); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC); Salford University (MA Health and Safety and Environmental Law).

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Inquests and inquiries

HALL OF FAME1
Sophie Cartwright KC – Deans Court Chambers 'Sophie has phenomenal client care skills; she can talk to a client, explain a complex issue, and put them at ease in even the most difficult circumstances. She is passionate about what she does and truly cares, and she is a good advocate and her calm demeanour hides a ruthless instinct.'