Sophie Phillips

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Year of call:

2018

Education:

2017 - Newcastle University Law LLB (Hons)

2018 - The University of Law, Leeds BPTC LLM Distinction (Very Competent)

Career:

2018 - Paralegal at Stewarts, Leeds

2020 - Pupil at Park Square Barristers, Leeds

2021 - Tenant at Park Square Barristers

Appointments:

2021 - Level 1 Prosecutor

Memberships:

Personal Injury Bar Association

2018 - 2019 - Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Awards:

2017 - Patrick Dowdeswell Prize for contributions to research in Equity, Newcastle University

Sophie has a busy personal injury practice. She is known for her pragmatic approach, forensic case analysis and focussed submissions.

Sophie has particular experience in dealing with claims arising from Road Traffic incidents and accepts instructions to draft pleadings and advices on liability and/or quantum.

She is regularly instructed in credit hire matters, undertaking both claimant and defendant work. She has a good practical understanding of this area of law which is aided by her in-depth knowledge of the case law and ensuring she is up to date with all new developments.

She is available for instruction on a wide range of hearings, including but not limited to:

  • Small claims track hearings
  • Fast track trials
  • Disposal hearings
  • Case management conferences and directions hearings
  • Costs case management conferences
  • Interlocutory applications
  • Stage 3 hearings
  • Approval/investment hearings