Parklane Plowden is pleased to announce that Sophie Cartwright KC has joined Chambers as a door tenant. Sophie’s arrival further strengthens Parklane Plowden’s specialist Inquests and Inquiries team.

Sophie is recognised as a leader in Inquests and Inquiries of national significance. She appears in complex Article 2 inquests and regularly acts as Counsel to the Inquest and Inquiry. Some notable cases where Sophie has appeared include the Manchester Arena Inquiry, Andrew Malkinson Inquiry, Anthony Grainger Public Inquiry, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and the ongoing Nottingham Inquiry.

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

Elizabeth Hodgson, Head of Chambers at Parklane Plowden said:

“I am delighted to welcome Sophie Cartwright KC as a door tenant. Her extensive experience in complex Inquests and Inquiries, and in Court of Protection matters, compliments and further enhances the services that we are able to offer our clients. Sophie is an outstanding addition to our Civil Team at Parklane Plowden.”

Paul Clarke, Senior Practice Director said:

“We are excited to welcome Sophie Cartwright KC to Chambers. Her reputation and expertise will undoubtedly enrich our offering to our clients and colleagues, and we look forward to the valuable contribution she will make to our work”

Sophie Cartwright KC added:

“Having worked on the Nottingham Inquiry as a team with outstanding Parklane Plowden tenants Leila Benyounes, Georgia Banks and future pupil Amelia Fragola Hunt, I was delighted to be invited to join Chambers as a door tenant. I am looking forward to supporting the work of Chambers.”