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About
Provided by Sophie Beesley
Practice Areas
Sophie specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury cases, and inquests. Sophie is appointed to the Attorney General’s B panel and sits as a Deputy District Judge. She is ranked in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.
Sophie’s particular interest is in sensitive cases where clients are vulnerable or affected by trauma. Her current cases include childbirth deaths and injuries, stillbirths, gynaecological and colorectal injuries, delayed diagnoses, preventable suicides, management of mental health in outpatient settings, post-traumatic stress disorder (with a focus on the Armed Forces and in the context of sexual abuse and violence), and inquests and fatal accidents.
Career
Sophie’s original degree was in psychology. She came 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 and still runs a charity supporting children in South Africa. In 2018, supported by the Pegasus Trust, Sophie undertook human rights cases in Australia for the Aboriginal Legal Service. In 2019/20, she was sole counsel to the Paterson Inquiry.
This unusual background underpins Sophie's dedicated, commercial and sensitive approach, and the recognition she has received for building trust between clients, solicitors and experts, and for responsive and reliable client care.
Personal
Sophie enjoys being outdoors. Her partner is a talented chef and Sophie enjoys eating his efforts. The dream is of a seaside bolthole and a dog (small disagreement as to whether an Italian Greyhound or Alsatian).
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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