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Firms To Watch: Healthcare

Led by Clare Jennings and Salima Budhani, Gold Jennings advises on judicial reviews, civil claims, and inquests related to migrant rights, disability, and community care.

Healthcare in London

Bevan Brittan LLP

Bevan Brittan LLP leverages its ‘knowledge and expertise’ in the healthcare sector to support NHS providers, Integrated Care Boards, and independent health and social care organisations on regulatory, operational, property, and corporate and commercial matters. The ‘excellent’ team is also noted for its experience in healthcare infrastructure transactions, joint ventures and public-private partnerships, procurement and funding of clinical and non-clinical facilities, and commercialisation activities. Industry veteran Rosemary Jago, who splits her time between London and Bristol, is recognised for her experience in the procurement, funding, and delivery of new healthcare facilities. Dual-qualified barrister and solicitor Joanna Lloyd focuses on patient safety, while Letitia Winterflood-Blood has vast experience providing contract and commercial advice for partnering projects and other commercial ventures in the sector.

Autres avocats clés:

Rosemary Jago; Joanna Lloyd; Letitia Winterflood-Blood; Lucy Doran; Alastair Currie; Ian Caplan; Hannah Taylor; Charlotte Scourfield; Angela Lovett


Les références

‘Excellent, very responsive, and very good at sharing information with clients about wider developments to ensure that they are kept abreast of changes in case-law.’

‘The healthcare projects team have significant experience that they use for their clients’ benefit. They have also spent time growing their team and ensuring there is a depth of resources. They are a go-to team for anything to do with NHS LIFT!’

‘Their experience across the healthcare sector is second to none.’

Principaux clients

NHS England


Community Health Partnerships


NHS Property Services Limited


Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust


Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust


Barts Health NHS Trust


Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust


The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Independent Healthcare Providers Network Limited


North London NHS Foundation Trust


Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust


East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust


The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability


London Ambulance Service NHS Trust


South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust


Cambridge University Health Partners


University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust


The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust


The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust


NHS Kent & Medway ICB


Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB


Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS FT


The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH)


The Christie NHS Foundation Trust


NHS North West London ICB


King Edward VII Hospital (KEVII)


NHS Resolution


Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS FT


2gether Support Solutions Limited


Swansea Bay University Health Board


Principaux dossiers


  • Supporting Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust on the procurement via a competitive dialogue process of a single outsourced pathology service.
  • Represented NHS Resolution as an Interested Person (IP) in the inquests to be held into deaths arising from the care provided by Mr Ian Paterson, managed by NHS Resolution.
  • Supported Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in the rapid purchase of a £10million hospital site from a private hospital, providing corporate, healthcare commercial, regulatory and employment transactional support.

Browne Jacobson LLP

Browne Jacobson LLP‘s health and life sciences team supports NHS bodies, Integrated Care Boards, local authorities, and independent healthcare providers with regulation, governance, clinical negligence, commercial disputes, and procurement. The firm is also engaged for its work on healthcare system reforms, inquests and independent reviews, procurement, public-private partnerships, and collaborations between NHS Trusts. The team is led by Gerard Hanratty, who handles governance, inquiries, information law matters, and statutory obligations, and Clare Auty, who focuses on commercial health across both the public and independent sector. Fellow co-chairs are Jacqui Atkinson, experienced in advising Trust Boards and senior NHS managers on employment issues; Victoria Thourgood, who focuses on real estate healthcare; and Rebecca Fitzpatrick, an expert in mental health and mental capacity law who handles inquests and advisory matters. Carly Caton advises public and private sector bodies on commercial and contractual matters, including income generation projects, while Charlotte Harpin handles contentious and advisory public law issues. Christian Dingwall has retired.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rebecca Fitzpatrick; Gerard Hanratty; Clare Auty; Jacqui Atkinson; Victoria Thourgood


Autres avocats clés:

Carly Caton; Charlotte Harpin; Christian Dingwall


Les références

‘Very knowledgeable and friendly.’

‘As a Mental Health trust, we have been involved with Browne Jacobson for several years now as our Trust Solicitors when extra support, guidance and legal expertise is required. They provide all our legal support with attendance at Court (CoP, Inquests, Family Court), advice on contracts or HR issues.’

‘Every staff member I have dealt with over the last 6-7 years has always been very approachable, responsive to the requests made and supportive to the Trust staff when in attendance at Court.’

Principaux clients

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


The Priory Group


Rotherham and South Humber NHS Foundation trust


Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)


Sheffield Children’s Hospitals NHS Trust


Swansea Health Board


Cheshire & Merseyside ICS


University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


North East London NHS Trust


CARE Fertility Holdings Ltd


Devon Partnership NHS Trust


Hesley Group


Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


Inspired Villages Group


Devon Partnership NHS Trust


Hesley Group


Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


Inspired Villages Group


Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB


NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB


NHS England


NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board


NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


Nuffield Health


Prime PLC


Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust


Siemens Healthcare Limited


St Andrew’s Healthcare


The Christie NHS Foundation Trust


The Government Legal Department


University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Virgin Bank


Welsh Government


Birmingham & Solihull ICB


Lincolnshire ICB


Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust


University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust


Towerview Healthcare Group


Avery Healthcare Group


Nuffield Health


Alliance Medical


Sygnature Discovery


St Andrews Healthcare


General Practice Alliance


Keys Group UK


Strolll


Elysium


Progress Care


Care Fertility Limited


Siemens Healthcare Limited


Birmingham & Solihull ICB


Lincolnshire ICB


Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust


University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust


Towerview Healthcare Group


Avery Healthcare Group


Nuffield Health


Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board


Bionical Solutions Limited


Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Bolton NHS Foundation Trust


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust


Care Fertility Limited


Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust


East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust


East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust


Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust


Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


King’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


NHS England


NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board


NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board


North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust


North Tees and Hartlepool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust


Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


Prime PLC


Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust


Siemens Healthcare Limited


South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Stockport NHS Foundation


Swansea Bay University Health Board


The Christie NHS Foundation Trust


University College Hospitals London NHS Foundation Trust


Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust


Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust


Somerset NHS Foundation Trust


Cornwall Council


Somerset County Council


Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Devon Partnership NHS Trust


Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust


South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Cornwall ICB


NHS Somerset ICB


NHS Dorset ICB


University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Devon ICB


Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Sussex ICB


University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust


Principaux dossiers


Capsticks LLP

Capsticks LLP’ healthcare team provides ‘excellent’ support to NHS and private healthcare clients on complex projects – including hospital, facility and infrastructure developments – as well as procurements, inquests and Court of Protection matters. Praised for its sector knowledge and expertise, the team also handles employment and regulatory matters. Noted for his vast experience in NHS employment matters, Andrew Rowland, leads the practice alongside Leeds-based Mary Mundy. Peter Edwards regularly acts for NHS bodies and healthcare regulators on decision-making, governance, and challenges, while Stephen Tainsh handles PPPs in the sector and medtech transactions and regulatory issues. Real estate specialist Vicki Moore and Jeremy Loran, who brings experience in complex investigations and inquest proceedings, were made partners in 2024. Neil Bhan and Peter Marquand are no longer at the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Rowland; Mary Mundy


Autres avocats clés:

Victoria Watson; Henry Matveieff; Lee Clarke; Victoria Bashir; Sian Bond; Alessandra Gettins; Raj Basi; Jonathan Lewis


Les références

‘They work very hard and effectively, and dealt with a very complex tribunal claim I was instructed on with great skill. I particularly recommend Victoria Bashir, who had an invaluable grasp of the detail in the case and produced some extensive and excellent witness statements.’

‘Capsticks have supported our organisation for a number of years. They know our sector (NHS) very well and have always been able to provide excellent support and guidance.’

‘The firm has a breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise. They are leading subject matter experts, with the ability to provide legal guidance according to the local, complex situation, also adapting where needed. They respond to feedback and work with the client to resolve any issues.’

Principaux clients

NHS North West London ICB


Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust


Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust


London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust


Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


South West London ICB


Croydon Health Services NHS Trust


St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust


Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust


Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust


Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust


NHS South East London ICB


NHS North East London ICB


East London NHS Foundation Trust


Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust


Homerton Hospitals NHS Trust


South West London and Maudsley NHS Trust


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in relation to a tripartite joint venture with Oxford University and its partner.
  • Instructed by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on the redevelopment of Kettering General Hospital, which forms part of the Government’s New Hospital Plan (NHP).
  • Advised NHS England on over 65 schemes that involve the development of new health centres around the country, including advice on its powers, development and construction agreement, legal charges and deeds of priorities with third party funders, acquisitions, due diligence and leases.

DAC Beachcroft LLP

DAC Beachcroft LLP advises independent and public sector healthcare clients – including the NHS as well as regulators, commissioners, social care and mental health operators, and independent hospitals – on commercial, transactional, employment and regulatory matters. The ‘knowledgeable’ team is also noted for handling complex inquests into deaths in clinical settings, as well as advising on NHS policy decision-making and implementation. Practice head Hamza Drabu, who also leads the firm’s medtech group, is experienced in commercial transactions concerning the NHS. Udara Ranasinghe is an expert in health employment and sector-specific restructuring, reorganisations, and M&A. Alistair Robertson focuses on public law, and judicial reviews in particular, while Darryn Hale advises on health information governance. Gemma Brannigan is recognised for her regulatory expertise, especially in inquests, Court of Protection cases, and look-back investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hamza Drabu


Autres avocats clés:

Udara Ranasinghe; Alistair Robertson; Darryn Hale; Gemma Brannigan; Nico Tilche


Les références

‘DAC Beachcroft’s healthcare practice is at the very forefront of the market in handling complex inquests concerning deaths in clinical settings. They regularly appear in substantial inquests involving clinical professionals, and are superb in representing the interests of Trusts and clinicians sensitively and effectively.’

‘The DACB team are one of the market leaders in this field. They have considerable expertise acting for regulators and regulated entities (pharmaceutical companies), placing them in an almost unique position to see both sides of the market.’

‘The Healthcare team at DAC Beachcroft are very responsive, knowledgeable and professional. They listen to the Trust, our expectations and values, and strive to provide work/representation that reflects this.’

Principaux clients

Circle Health Group


NHS England


NHS North East London Integrated Care Board


Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust


NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board


Spire Healthcare Limited


University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Elysium Healthcare


Our Future Health


NHS Commercial Solutions


Psyomics


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising NHS England on the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry. NHS England has a relevant role in many of the inquiry’s modules as commissioner of healthcare services, regulator of NHS bodies and central coordinator of the NHS.
  • Advising Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust on a joint venture model with primary care providers to support the integration between primary and secondary care services.
  • Advised University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on conducting a review of over 10 years of the NHS’s gender identity service to identify governance issues and areas for future improvement.

Hill Dickinson LLP

Hill Dickinson LLP’s ‘brilliant’ healthcare practice handles judicial review challenges, high-profile public inquiries and investigations, as well as professional disciplinary and fitness to practise matters. Recognised for its ‘technical excellence’ and ‘commercially-focused’ approach, the practice also supports the development of partnerships between hospitals, research collaborations, commercialisation projects and governance matters, alongside handling litigation, corporate, real estate and public law matters. The practice is co-led by the ‘fantastic’ Kiran Bhogal, a solicitor-advocate and expert in healthcare and public law, who regularly advises on judicial reviews and high-profile public inquiries. Noted for his ‘commercial acumen’,  Jamie Foster's work spans contracting, IP, collaborations, and commercial and regulatory frameworks for healthtech start-ups. Ros Foster specialises in disciplinary investigations and proceedings, as well as data protection issues, while Emma Galland handles clinical governance, judicial review challenges, and regulatory appeals.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Craggs; Kiran Bhogal; Emma Galland; Jamie Foster; James Atkins; Ros Foster; Joanna Trewin; Michael Wright; Sharon Thomas; Robert McGough; Emma Stockwell


Les références

‘Brilliant in all respects.’

‘Hill Dickinson has the leading practice in this field. They can turn their hand to any healthcare dispute and draw on the support of allied teams (e.g. public law, employment) where necessary, offering clients a full service.’

‘City-grade expertise with a down-to-earth responsive service model, i.e., fast, clear responses not just from associates but from senior partners who remain hands-on throughout the matter. Practical, commercially-focused advice. Pragmatic yet thorough advice, tailored specifically for the client. Overall – technical excellence, commercially aware and approachable.’

Principaux clients

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


East London NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Business Services Authority


Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust – Acute Trust


Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust – Mental Health


North Central London ICB


North East London ICB


Surrey Heartlands ICB


NHS Resolution


Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust


NHS England


Care Quality Commission


King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care


Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust


Principaux dossiers


Mills & Reeve LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP is engaged by the NHS, national bodies, ICBs, and primary care providers in complex disputes, contractual and regulatory matters, as well as supporting public inquiries and investigations. The firm is also noted for its ability to provide ‘pragmatic solutions’ across related public procurement, supply chain, and infrastructure projects. The team is led by Birmingham-based Jill Mason, who has considerable experience advising public and independent sector providers and NHS commissioners on all aspects of healthcare and mental health law. Key contacts include Rob Day, who specialises in complex primary care and NHS governance work, and Shailee Howard, experienced in non-contentious public procurement.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jill Mason


Autres avocats clés:

Rob Day; Shailee Howard; Natalie Wade; Paul Krivosic; Kim Lindsay-Smith; Rebecca Harker-Smith


Les références

‘Good knowledge of GP practices.’

‘Mills and Reeve has extensive knowledge of the NHS and the complexities of the issues and situations which present themselves. Mills and Reeves provide a personalised service, taking time to get to know their clients and their business to understand pressures and challenges. ’

‘Rebecca Harker-Smith is personable, pragmatic, and solution-focused. She always provides sound advice, explaining options, risks, and opportunities. Flexible and available at short notice and out of hours. Jog Hundle is personable, pragmatic, and solution-focused. Her knowledge of the NHS and medical issues is outstanding. She is calm and never gets flustered and is always able to find a solution, providing reassuring words.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Supply Chain Coordination in connection with Module 5 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in relation to the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment during the pandemic.
  • Acting for Supply Chain Coordination Limited in the defence of procurement claims valued at £4.4bn.
  • Supporting NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board on a contract management dispute of a poor-performing primary care provider.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard has a strong and varied track record, spanning public inquiries, revenue-generating transactions for NHS Trusts, as well as NHS infrastructure matters, including disputes and funding. The firm also supports private sector partners and infrastructure managers involved in NHS facilities and services. The team is co-led by Manchester-based Michael O’Connor, an expert in public-private transactions and advising public sector bodies, and the ‘standout’ Louise Dobson, in Leeds, who is renowned for her experience in dispute resolution. Matthew Newing specialises in social infrastructure transactions and projects, while David Hartley handles major PFI and PPP projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael O’Connor; Louise Dobson


Autres avocats clés:

David Hartley; Matthew Newing; Oliver Carruthers; Matthew Barnes


Les références

‘The team has a long track record in the sector across all the relevant areas, and works well together to deliver advice. They take firm positions in negotiation, but are also pragmatic to get the deal done.’

‘Responsive and helpful. Enjoyable to work with, especially Matthew Newing, Oliver Carruthers and Matthew Barnes.’

‘Fantastic people who are collaborative and commercial and give strategic, well-thought-out advice.’

Principaux clients

Step Springfield Village Limited


NHS Highland


Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust


Infrared Capital Partners Limited


Vercity Limited


Fulcrum Infrastructure Management Limited


GB Partnerships Limited


BBGI Sicav SA


Equitix


The Eric Wright Group


Semperian Group


Avison Young


Dalmore


Alba


Resolis


Aviva Public Private Finance


Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust


County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust


LSHP Development Company Limited


The Borough Council of Worthing and West Sussex Estates Partnerships


Hull Citycare Limited


St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Stockport NHS Foundation Trust


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for the Acorn Consortium for the new Velindre Cancer Hospital Project. The consortium has been appointed to partner with the Welsh Government to design, build, finance and maintain a new £312m specialist oncology hospital.
  • Acting for STEP Springfield Village Limited, the development partner to South West London and St George’s NHS Trust in relation to the redevelopment of its Springfield hospital site in South West London.
  • Advising various NHS Trusts in Newcastle, Liverpool and across Lancashire and South Cumbria on their options as a result of the national exit of Lloyds Pharmacy from the outpatient pharmacy market.

Bindmans LLP

Bindmans LLP is noted for its ‘deep knowledge’ in matters at the intersection of mental health, mental capacity, social care and police law, with expertise spanning Court of Protection cases, inquests, public law and community care. The specialist team frequently supports bereaved families at inquests and those facing withdrawal of treatment cases. Practice head Laura Hobey-Hamsher is recognised for her experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters concerning vulnerable individuals, while Basmah Sahib is praised for her ‘exceptional’ advocacy before the Mental Health Tribunal. Georgina Byrne regularly acts in Court of Protection proceedings, particularly cases concerning the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.

Responsables de la pratique:

Laura Hobey-Hamsher


Autres avocats clés:

Georgina Byrne; Yufei Cui; Basmah Sahib; Will Whittaker; Emma Varley


Les références

‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher really stands out. Has been dominating the field for years. Brings humanity and effective resolution to litigation. Georgina Byrne is a wonderful communicator who is really great with lay clients, especially those who are vulnerable.’

‘Bindmans easily flexes to healthcare disputes in the Court of Protection with a huge wealth of welfare experience.’

‘We wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the firm’s continued support and for being a great team to work alongside. We consistently find the team to be professional and always available to assist our organisation. We also recognise their dedication to helping their clients to the best of their abilities. We appreciate that Bindmans answers queries within an appropriate timeframe and that responses are always appropriate. Excellent service.’

Principaux clients

The Law Society


Bereaved parents of Melanie Parrish


Bereaved parents of Axel Kai Ford, neé Rachael Blessing Ademuyiwa


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Law Society as an Interested Party in appeals to the First-tier (Mental Health) Tribunal concerning whether it was right for two patients’ cases to have been heard in the absence of their legal representatives and in light of evidence that both patients lacked mental capacity to conduct their cases.
  • Advised the bereaved parents of Melanie Parrish, who died after trying to take her own life, in an Article 2 inquest.

Blake Morgan LLP

Blake Morgan LLP is experienced in health-related commercial and policy matters, including national procurement and drug pricing and purchases. The firm also advises medical conduct, scientific and ethical regulators on matters such as gender policy, public inquiries, and public health initiatives. The team is led by Reading-based David Hill, who focuses on public body governance and NHS medicine supply chains, and Eve Piffaretti, in Cardiff, who handles public law, regulatory, and governance matters. Former partners Bruce Potter and Simon McCann have retired, with Potter remaining a consultant.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Hill; Eve Piffaretti


Principaux clients

NHS England


Aneurin Bevan University Health Board


Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board


Cardiff And Vale University Health Board


Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board


Hywel Dda University Health Board


Powys Teaching Health Board


Swansea Bay University Health Board


Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority


Human Tissue Authority


Digital Health and Care Wales


Welsh Government (Health & Social Care Directorate)


Health & Care Professions Council


General Pharmaceutical Council


General Optical Council


Welsh Blood Service


Consortium – Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport City Council, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Torfaen County Borough Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Borough Council, Gwent Police


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising NHS England on the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG), procurement of novel antimicrobial products, its strategy for securing access to drugs for the management of overweight and obese patients and as part of its involvement in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and the Infected Blood Inquiry.
  • Acting for all 7 Health Boards in Wales in respect of a judicial review challenge concerning the decision of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to adopt recommendations regarding the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service.
  • Advising the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) on all aspects of its regulatory functions, including providing advice on its Statutory Approvals Committees, Licence Committee and general statutory powers.

Kennedys

Kennedys ‘first-class’ healthcare team represents NHS Trusts in high-profile inquests and Court of Protection matters concerning end-of-life, serious medical treatment, mental health, and mental capacity issues. The team also acts for indemnifiers and private clients. Practice head Rob Tobin, based between London and Cambridge, advises on all aspects of medical negligence litigation and medical and mental health law. Daniel Freeman is praised for his ‘exceptional’ expertise in mental health law, while Indi Kaur is recognised for her ‘high-quality’ advice in urgent treatment and capacity matters, with particular focus on eating disorders and obstetrics.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rob Tobin


Autres avocats clés:

Daniel Freeman; Indi Kaur; Christopher Malla; Rachel Caswell


Les références

‘A first-class Defendant healthcare team. Quite possibly the best in the business.’

‘Kennedys are a brilliant firm to work with, the team is professional but also very approachable. All partners and associates I have dealt with are very knowledgeable; they go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive the best service.’

‘Dan Freeman demonstrates real empathy to claimants whilst maintaining his client’s best interests. He is an exceptional and highly talented technical lawyer. He also supervises and trains his team very well.’

Principaux clients

NHS Resolution


Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust


Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust


Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


North East London NHS Foundation trust


Barts Health NHS Trust


King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Health and Social Care Advisory Service (HASCAS)


Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust


Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Trust


Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Royal Surrey Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Suffolk and North East Essex ICB


University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the AMRC working party on updating the 2008 Code of Practice for the Diagnosis and Confirmation of Death – now the 2025 Code, published on 01/01/2025.
  • Representing Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in an urgent application by the Trust in respect of serious medical treatment concerning Mrs HO, a 32-year-old woman who was 37 weeks pregnant with a due date of 11 November 2024.
  • Representing North East London NHS Foundation Trust in the Lampard Inquiry, an investigation into historical deaths in the Essex and East London area involving mental health patients.

Weightmans LLP

Weightmans LLP advises public sector health and care clients – including NHS providers, commissioners, emergency services and other regulated care providers – on high-level judicial reviews, public inquiries and clinical negligence cases. The firm also leverages its regulatory expertise to advise on NHS governance and sector-related commercial, corporate, employment and property matters. Practice head Richard Jolly closely works with NHS Resolution and advises NHS Trusts on patient safety. Regulatory defence specialist Nythan Smith is praised for his ‘professional and reassuring’ advice. Andrew Parsons has retired.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Jolly; Emlyn Williams; Simon Gomersall; Rachel Kneale; Michael Clifford; Dewi Ap-Thomas


Autres avocats clés:

Nythan Smith


Les références

‘Nythan Smith paid attention to the case. He gave clear instructions and made sure he had the information he required of us, even if it meant going through things several times. He had a clear and straightforward conversation, which led to a mutual understanding of the position. He was outstanding.’

‘Nythan Smith gives a very professional and reassuring service.’

‘Nythan Smith has represented us in numerous cases. He is knowledgeable and thorough, and in most cases wins for us. He is specialised in the private care sector with good knowledge of CQC procedures. He has the ability to work with our senior management team, consolidating the data and evidence and presenting it in the strongest light for us.’

Principaux clients

NHS Resolution


NHS Blood & Transplant


Central North West London NHS FT


Chelsea and Westminster NHS FT


Great Ormond Street


Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT


Imperial College


NHS England


Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS FT


Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust


Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust


Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust


Mersey and West Lancashire Hospitals NHS FT


Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust


Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT


Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


Stockport NHS FT


Liverpool University NHS FT


Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT


Countess of Chester NHS FT


The Christie NHS FT


Birmingham Women’s & Children’s Hospitals


Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust


Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Chelsea and Westminster NHS FT in the Deakin-Stephenson v Behar & Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust case, where the team achieved a result of nil damages against a case that was in excess of £1 million.
  • Advising the four former Executives and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust in the statutory public inquiry investigating the concerns arising from the crimes committed by neonatal nurse Lucy Letby.
  • Acted for a GMS contract holder in judicial review proceedings in the High Court, disputing the decision of the NHS adjudicator to uphold NHS England’s termination of his contract.

Burges Salmon LLP

Praised for its ‘deep understanding of the public sector landscape’, Burges Salmon LLP‘s cross-departmental healthcare practice advises on public inquiries and sector-related procurement, dispute resolution, contractual, real estate, and regulatory matters. The Bristol-based practice is led by Patrick Parkin, recognised for his considerable experience advising the NHS, healthcare and healthtech businesses on contracts, public procurement and regulation. Richard Binns acts for bidders and purchasing authorities on procurement and commercial disputes, while Rory Trust advises on contract, procurement, and regulatory aspects of major projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patrick Parkin


Autres avocats clés:

Rory Trust; Richard Binns


Les références

‘Burges Salmon are a great team to work with. They are capable, friendly and efficient, and have extensive knowledge on a huge range of subjects. Work is always turned around promptly, with clear advice and thought put into the specific needs of the business.’

‘Patrick Parkin and Rory Trust are great. Both are always willing to help, are friendly, and are clear communicators. Advice is always accurate and useful, and everyone I have spoken with at Burges Salmon has been extremely knowledgeable. It is clear the team keeps up to date on recent developments and learning, and are willing to summarise and share their knowledge for our benefit.’

‘They have a broad breadth and depth of knowledge across healthcare and complementary areas such as procurement, innovation and IP, data protection, and construction. Their strengths are that they are extremely responsive and provide a personal service. They explain things clearly and concisely so that non-legal staff can understand. In comparison to other firms, I have also found them to be efficient, not looking to stretch work out to earn additional income. They provide free of charge and really focused and bespoke training to my team.’

Principaux clients

UK Covid-19 Inquiry


AOTI, INC


UK Health Security Agency


Somerset Care Limited


Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust


Telstra Health UK


Psychiatry UK


NHS Shared Business Services


Optegra Eye Healthcare


Cobalt Health


Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising on the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry, which looks at all aspects of the handling of the pandemic across the UK.
  • Advised the UK Health Security Agency to establish a new dynamic purchasing system to enable UKHSA to choose from a selected group of vaccine manufacturers for the purchase of vaccines, and conduct the first competition for the Autumn 2025/Spring 2026 vaccine campaigns.

Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co leverages its ‘unrivalled knowledge and experience’ of the healthcare sector to represent healthcare professionals and NHS Trusts on inquests and clinical negligence litigation. The firm also handles PFI projects, procurement and regulatory matters. The ‘excellent’ team is led by Claire Petts, an ‘exceptional’ solicitor-advocate who specialises in healthcare, coronial law, investigations, and Court of Protection matters. David Hansom is experienced in procurement matters and related litigation affecting critical services, while Elizabeth Broadley is recognised for her thorough handling of clinical negligence cases.

Responsables de la pratique:

Claire Petts


Autres avocats clés:

Elizabeth Broadley; David Hansom; Andrew Hannah; Sheryl Gearing; Sam Holden; Robert Wilson; Rachael Morris


Les références

‘The Clyde & Co team has unrivalled knowledge and experience of the sector. Highly valued by NHSR. Strong and determined team members with a clear vision of how to achieve the best outcome for their clients.’

‘Driven by the award-winning Claire Petts, the team fights hard on high-profile cases and gains new clients at a rapid pace. Equally as impressive in clinical negligence, inquests, regulatory/disciplinary, inquiries and other healthcare advice, it is hard to beat at the moment. The insurance expertise and international presence really set this firm apart.’

‘Clyde & Co are unrivalled in the world of healthcare defence solicitors. They are a league apart from other defence firms in that their level of knowledge, experience and tactical judgment is far ahead of their competitors in this field. Many other healthcare Defence solicitors appear to be very time pressured and don’t have the capacity to familiarise themselves with the detail of their cases in the way that Clyde & Co solicitors do (exceptionally on the Defence side).’

Principaux clients

Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust


Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Kent and Medway CCG


NHS Resolution


MPS


Hiscox


Royal College of Nursing


Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Ltd


MDDUS


Premium Medical Protection


Spire Healthcare


Virgin Health


BMI Healthcare


Chubb


Zurich


RSA


Dental Protection


Medical Protection Society


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for NHS Resolution in a matter where the Claimant suffered brain damage as a result of inadequate monitoring.

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher’s healthcare practice supports care providers and regulators on regulatory matters and acts in public inquiries and personal injury and medical negligence litigation. Led by Manchester-based Sarah Ellson, who is ‘highly experienced’ in professional and entity regulation as well as public inquiry support, the ‘hardworking’ team also includes Neil Palmer, noted for his corporate and commercial experience advising GPs, NHS Trusts and independent providers of NHS services.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sarah Ellson


Autres avocats clés:

Neil Palmer


Les références

‘The Fieldfisher team are unrivalled in their field. They are collaborative and incredibly hard-working, providing excellent service for clients and counsel alike.’

‘As well as being incredibly knowledgeable, Oliver Carlyon has a calm and capable manner which is very reassuring for his clients. There is no problem he cannot see a way through. Laura Taylor is very smart and extremely diligent. She is particularly good at marshalling large cases with complex evidence. Abigail Scholefield works incredibly hard for her clients. She really understands the legal challenges in every case and is excellent at finding the best way to address them.’

‘What sets Fieldfisher apart is the level of professionalism in everything they do. The approach to a case is meticulously planned, and the systems in place ensure nothing is missed. ’

Principaux clients

UK Covid-19 Inquiry


Thirlwall Inquiry


The Independent Inquiry into the issues raised by the David Fuller case


An Interested Person (a former hospital director) in HM’s Coroner’s Investigations and Inquests into the Deaths of the Patients of Ian Paterson


Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland


Randox Laboratories


Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority


Myeloma UK


Phoenix Group


Human Tissue Authority


Protect Medical Holding GmbH


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting on the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, with modules requiring input from many in the healthcare sector (particularly Module 3).
  • Advising the Human Tissue Authority on ethical issues around living donor transplants and human trafficking offences, and other uses of human tissue/samples.

Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell represents families and individuals in sensitive medical care disputes concerning medical treatment, right to life and dignity of patients, capacity, and inquests into hospital deaths. Sheffield-based practice head Yogi Amin is an expert in the Court of Protection, with experience in judicial reviews, human rights cases, and matters concerning mental capacity law. Mathieu Culverhouse specialises in patient rights, community care and mental capacity law, with experience in cases concerning life-saving treatment.

Responsables de la pratique:

Yogi Amin


Autres avocats clés:

Mathieu Culverhouse; Lucy Clement; Emma Bergin; Katy Clarke


Les références

‘This team is extraordinary for the client care which is offered. They are able to support clients in extremely difficult cases, including those involving withdrawal of medical treatment, by sensitive conversation and a level of care which means they are able to ask any question and explore every possibility.’

‘Lucy Clement is an exceptionally conscientious and diligent solicitor with extensive experience. She is invariably able to assist the court. Her enthusiasm and willingness to explore all aspects of the case make her a pleasure to work with and against. One is always left with the feeling that all options are carefully considered to achieve the best outcome for the person who is the subject of the proceedings. Lucy is an active organiser of local Court of Protection events and very involved in local education and training.’

‘There is a strong team of very knowledgeable people, who are super efficient.’

Principaux clients

KB and LB


TA


CX


Mencap – Covid-19 Inquiry


Mother of “C”


Family of Megan Davison


CT


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the parents of a 10-year-old girl to secure a declaration that it was in her best interests to receive life-sustaining treatment.
  • Represented the mother of C to oppose a liver transplant proposed for C in proceedings before Mr Justice Harrison.
  • Acted for CX, son of HX, to oppose the withdrawal of treatment to HX, who suffered a hypoxic brain injury following cardiac arrest.

VWV

VWV is engaged by primary care providers for its capabilities in a range of matters, including partnership agreements, mergers, collaborations, related litigation, property, and procurement matters. The firm also acts for care homes, dental practices and pharmacies. The practice is co-led by Ben Willis (based between Bristol and London), who specialises in GP surgery development, funding, and property work, and Rachel Crean, noted for her ‘excellent experience’ in dispute resolution concerning GP partnerships and primary care networks. Oliver Pool handles partnership agreements, disputes, and contractual arrangements between practices and the NHS.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ben Willis; Rachel Crean


Autres avocats clés:

Oliver Pool; Michael Delaney; Gemma Pouncy


Les références

‘A leading healthcare firm, particularly for healthcare bodies, but individuals too. Offering an enviable link with its stellar Education practice.’

‘VWV have a highly experienced team advising GPs and dental practitioners. I have experience with them in the field of partnership disputes, and they are market leaders in their knowledge and skill base.’

‘Rachel Crean is exceptionally good – she is knowledgeable on partnership law and on the complexities of practice, particularly matters involving NHS contracts. She is calm, results-focused and highly sensible in terms of how she handles what can be highly charged and difficult disputes. She always takes a sensible commercial viewpoint and is very good at explaining the law to clients, while understanding their perspective.’