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Sophie Cope is a solicitor specialising exclusively in medical negligence claims. Since 2019, she has built a substantial and varied caseload, representing clients across a wide range of clinical negligence matters.
Sophie is known for her focused approach to complex medical-legal issues and her commitment to supporting clients through cases that are often high-stakes and life-altering.
Areas of Expertise
Sophie’s practice is centred on complex and serious medical negligence claims, including:
- Oncology and misdiagnosis – Sophie regularly acts in cases involving delays in diagnosis, particularly in cancer care, including breast cancer. Her work addresses the impact of delayed diagnosis on prognosis, treatment options, and life expectancy.
- Birth injury and neonatal care – She supports families pursuing claims arising from birth-related trauma and long-term disability, guiding them through medically and emotionally complex litigation.
- Serious neurological injuries – Sophie has experience handling brain injury claims requiring detailed future loss assessments and long-term care planning.
- Fatal claims – She represents estates and dependants in cases involving avoidable loss of life, including secondary victim claims, with a compassionate and measured approach.
- Orthopaedic and surgical errors – Her work includes claims arising from substandard surgical care, spinal injuries, and the mismanagement of fractures.
- Pharmaceutical and dispensing liability – Sophie also advises on claims involving medication errors, including administration mistakes and pharmacy dispensing failures.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Accreditations
Sophie’s academic background in law laid the foundation for her specialist career in clinical negligence.
She is a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, admitted on 01/03/2024.
She completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) while working at JF Law, allowing her to develop practical legal skills alongside her academic studies.
Sophie maintains active involvement with key professional bodies to ensure her practice remains current and compliant. She is a member of The Law Society of England and Wales and she is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Career Highlights
Sophie has been a core member of the team since September 2019. Her progression within the firm reflects both her commitment to medical negligence work and her development as a specialist lawyer.
As a Solicitor specialising in medical negligence, Sophie manages complex claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. She is particularly recognised for her clear, jargon-free communication, ensuring clients understand each stage of the legal process while navigating the aftermath of medical trauma.
Sophie recently secured a £250,000 settlement for a client arising from an 18-month delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer. The case was handled with sensitivity and care, with a focus on securing financial stability for the client following a terminal prognosis.