Sophie Bales

I’ve specialised in clinical negligence since qualifying as a solicitor 14 years ago. I’ve had experience acting for clients who have suffered lots of different types of injuries, many catastrophic, with a particular interest in spinal, brain injuries and failure to diagnose cases. Since joining Fletchers, I now specialise in birth injuries.

Throughout my career, I’ve seen how medical negligence can impact people’s lives, often being left with life-altering injuries. Often clients just want answers to explain what happened to them, and pursuing a claim through negligence is sadly sometimes the only way for them to get these answers. I’m motivated to help clients understand what happened and to try to bring them some justice for the difficult circumstances they find themselves in.

I try to make the difficult process of pursuing a claim in negligence as easy as I can, listening to what is really important to clients to try to give a holistic approach. I’m very detail orientated and forensic in my approach to cases, leaving no stone unturned, to try to get the best possible outcome for clients.

What’s special about our team is that we all bring different strengths and work collaboratively to support clients through the journey to get the best results we can.

I joined the Birth Injury Team at Fletchers in November 2025 and have been impressed by how welcoming, approachable and knowledgeable my colleagues are, and how dedicated they are in trying to get the best possible results for their clients. There is a brilliant culture and a desire to do the best for our clients and the community.

I enjoy spending time with my family outside of work, I spend lots of time outside trying to tire out my little boy at the weekends! I’ve travelled all over the world and I love exploring new places and having adventures. I studied Latin and English Literature at university before converting to the Law, this led to my interest in Ancient Greece and I love visiting Italy and Greece for the history.