Sophie Stuart

Associate

Medical Negligence

Biography

I am an Associate Solicitor within the Medical Negligence team. I joined the firm in 2017 and qualified as a solicitor in 2019. The Medical Negligence team at Tees has many years of combined experience and our specialisms cover many different types of claims, including, but not limited to:

  • Inquests
  • Fatal claims
  • Birth injuries
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Delay in diagnosis and treatment
  • Orthopaedic Injuries
  • Still birth claims

Delivering what you really need

I understand that deciding to make a complaint about the treatment you or a loved one has received can feel overwhelming and daunting. I am committed to offering exceptional client service and will work with you to make the process as smooth as possible. I am very approachable and have a sympathetic approach. I will endeavour to provide you with clear advice from the outset and as your matter proceeds. I will keep you regularly updated and guide you through the process. As a department, we take a collaborative approach, so you also benefit from my colleagueโ€™s expertise to ensure you get the best outcome possible.

Feedback from clients.

‘From the moment I met Janine and Sophie, I felt I could trust and rely on them to handle our case. Great support and advice, genuine care, compassion and understanding shown.’

โ€˜Sophie Stuart, who handled the case from beginning to end, was very personable and took time to explain the process, potential risks and pitfalls. This gave me a great sense of relief and comfort as the case progressed.โ€™

Expertise

Deaths / InquestsGeneral Practice (GP) compensation claimsMidwife negligence claims

Tees provided excellent support, with Sophie Stuart and Tim Deeming going above and beyond. My family and I were very pleased with the result.

Further information

I have a law degree from the University of Sheffield and achieved a high distinction in my LPC and an MSc in Law, Business and Management from the University of Law. I undertook my training at Tees and spent a year with the medical negligence team. Before qualifying as a Solicitor, I was a teacher, teaching A-Level law and being an exam marker for the subject. Teaching is something that I enjoy, and I feel that it has provided me with a wealth of experience and skills and has helped me in my new career.

Outside of Tees, I love cycling and water sports and often spend my holidays cycling, wakeboarding, and sailing in North Wales. I have also spent time abroad as a waterski and wakeboard instructor. I have two children and a Hungarian Vizsla. I am a keen horse rider and have an ex-race horse called Twoie.

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