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About
Provided by Sophie Beesley
Practice Areas
Sophie specialises in representing claimants in clinical negligence cases and inquests. She is ranked in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.
Sophie’s particular interest is in sensitive cases concerning vulnerable clients or those affected by trauma. Many of these involve obstetric and maternity care including maternal and neonatal deaths and injuries, stillbirths, gynaecological and colorectal injuries. Her specialities also include fatal accident claims, delayed and missed diagnoses (particularly cancer and cauda equina) and preventable suicides. Sophie has expertise in claims involving the Armed Forces.
Career
Sophie’s original degree was in psychology, coming to the Bar after a successful career with Deloitte and The Prince’s Trust. She was Deputy Director of a domestic violence legal pro-bono service, a magistrate and bench chair for over ten years, and established a charity supporting children in South Africa. In 2018, Sophie was awarded a Pegasus Trust scholarship, undertaking human rights cases in Australia for the Aboriginal Legal Service. In 2019/20, she was sole counsel to the Paterson Inquiry. Sophie also has experience as a Deputy District Judge.
This unusual background underpins Sophie's dedicated, commercial and sensitive approach, and the recognition she receives for building trust with clients, solicitors and experts, an exceptional work ethic, attention to detail and responsive and reliable client care.
Personal
Sophie lives by the coast and enjoys being outdoors, coastal rowing in particular. She dreams of a dog (small disagreement with her partner as between an Italian Greyhound called Twiglet or Alsatian called Duchess).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Sophie Beesley is a reliablejunior who predominantly acts on behalf of claimants. She has dealt with a wide variety of matters, from delayed diagnosis to negligent surgery. She provides strong representation at inquests as well as in claims.
Sophie Beesley advocates on behalf of claimant and defendant clients in a diverse range of personal injury cases. She deals frequently with claims regarding fatalities and serious injuries, and is adept at assessing quantum. She also has experience handling complex employers' and occupiers' liability claims.
Sophie Beesley of Old Square Chambers represents institutional participants and the bereaved in inquests. She has strong experience of matters involving hospitals, prisons or the MoD.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sophie is meticulous in her approach, and clients are always made to feel that they are in a safe pairs of hands. She is excellent on her feet too."
"She has keen analytical skills and a deep understanding of intricate issues, which allow her to navigate challenging cases with ease. She also has meticulous attention to detail."
"Sophie gives very detailed quantum advice. She is very empathetic, collaborative and approachable."
"Sophie is really good with the paperwork, very thorough and forensic. She is excellent with clients, particularly those with difficult claims and difficult personal situations."
"Sophie is a top-class barrister whose skills are much more than her years of call. She is always extremely well-prepared and is particularly good at the forensic examination of experts."
"Sophie is highly astute and an excellent tactician and advocate. She has a wonderful manner with clients and is quickly able to build relationships and put them at ease."
"Sophie consistently provides an excellent service, combining shrewd analysis and a thorough grasp of the medical and legal issues with a practical approach. She is an excellent advocate."
"Sophie is meticulous in her approach, and clients are always made to feel that they are in a safe pairs of hands. She is excellent on her feet too."
"She has keen analytical skills and a deep understanding of intricate issues, which allow her to navigate challenging cases with ease. She also has meticulous attention to detail."
"Sophie gives very detailed quantum advice. She is very empathetic, collaborative and approachable."
"Sophie is really good with the paperwork, very thorough and forensic. She is excellent with clients, particularly those with difficult claims and difficult personal situations."
"Sophie is a top-class barrister whose skills are much more than her years of call. She is always extremely well-prepared and is particularly good at the forensic examination of experts."
"Sophie is highly astute and an excellent tactician and advocate. She has a wonderful manner with clients and is quickly able to build relationships and put them at ease."
"Sophie consistently provides an excellent service, combining shrewd analysis and a thorough grasp of the medical and legal issues with a practical approach. She is an excellent advocate."
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