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Sophie Cartwright KC

Sophie Cartwright KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Inquests & Public Inquiries

The Regions (Bar)

6 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

The Regions (Bar)

5 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Sophie has an extensive Inquest and Inquiry practice.

Sophie regularly appears at Inquest to represent Families, Local Authorities, Companies, Care and Nursing Homes, NHS Trusts and Entities, Prisons, Fire and Rescue Services, CQC, Transport Providers and Ambulance Services.

In particular Sophie has acted in many complex Article 2 inquests and also regularly acts as Counsel to the Inquest. Sophie appeared as Counsel to the Inquiry in respect of the Manchester Arena Inquiry. Sophie has been appointed as one of the Silks to act as Counsel to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry chaired by The Right Honourable Baroness Heather Hallett DBE. Sophie is Counsel to the Andrew Malkinson Inquiry and the Jalal Uddin Inquiry. Sophie was Counsel to the Anthony Grainger Public Inquiry.

Sophie’s practice also encompasses work in the areas of Judicial Review, Health and Social Care Regulation and in the Court of Protection.

Sophie is recognised as a Leader in the field in Chambers UK the Bar in the areas of :

Administrative and Public Law

Inquests and Inquiries

Sophie is also ranked by Legal 500 for the Regional Bar in the area of Inquest and Inquiry.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Sophie Cartwright KC is revered for her superb knowledge of coronial law, leading to her frequent appointment as counsel to the inquiry in high-profile inquests or public inquiries.

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Administrative & Public Law - The Regions (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Sophie Cartwright KC is renowned for her expertise in high-profile inquests and public inquiries. She is frequently instructed to defend coroners in judicial review proceedings challenging their conduct and the scope of inquests. She is also experienced in public law cases involving mental capacity and the Court of Protection.

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Strengths

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  • Sophie is a leader in inquests and public inquiries.

    Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar

  • I would recommend Sophie Cartwright KC.

    Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar

  • Sophie is very experienced.

    Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar

  • Sophie is super diligent, reliable and attentive. She goes out of her way to collaborate.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

  • Sophie is the leading light when it comes to inquiries and judicial reviews. She is breathtakingly good on the law, with advocacy and with people. She is a complete inspiration.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

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