DAC Beachcroft LLP offers a comprehensive health sector service, combining legal expertise across disciplines to support clients on strategic and operational matters. The team advises on system-level patient safety matters, governance issues, procurement work and high-value commercial transactions. Gill Weatherill co-leads the practice, advising providers on evolving mental health and regulatory frameworks, while Louise Watson-Jones leads the commercial health practice, handling major national transactions. Victoria Armstrong brings public sector insight to health-related real estate matters, while Sarah George leads on employment, pensions and immigration for health and social care clients. Anna Hart is known for her regulatory enforcement expertise, and Sarah Foster advises on leading major NHS procurement projects.
Health in North
DAC Beachcroft LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Gill Weatherill; Louise Watson-Jones; Victoria Armstrong; Sarah George
Autres avocats clés:
Anna Hart; Katherine Calder; Jemma Gilson; Sarah Foster
Les références
‘Exceptional knowledge and experience within healthcare law, including mental health law and inquests. We always know we are in a safe pair of hands when we instruct them.’
‘They know healthcare law inside out, and we have never questioned their knowledge or advice. Jemma Gilson and Gill Weatherill are exceptional! Their knowledge and ability to advise on very complex issues on the spot is admirable.’
‘They have a wealth of experience, I genuinely feel they are invested in our progress and success, and always feel assured by their advice.’
Principaux clients
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Limited
Elysium Healthcare
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
NHS England
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
The Priory Group
Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Care UK
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
QE Facilities Ltd
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Greensleeves
Elysium
Home Group
Cygnet Health Care
Barchester Healthcare
Department of Health and Social Care
Lancashire Procurement Cluster
Envivo Group
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Geonomics England
North of England Commissioning Support Unit
Dimensions
Cera Care
HC-One Limited
The Disabilities Trust (T/A Brainkind)
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Primary Care Ltd
United Response
North East Ambulance Services NHS Foundation Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Northumbria, Newcastle, Gateshead and North Cumbria NHS Trusts on establishing the Great North Healthcare Alliance, including detailed governance and commercial advice.
- Successfully defended a Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in the first CQC prosecution of its kind, involving complex allegations around risk management in mental health care.
- Successfully defended a Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in the first CQC prosecution of its kind, involving complex risk management issues.
Hill Dickinson LLP
Hill Dickinson LLP advises major NHS Trusts, administrative bodies, and primary care providers across the North East, offering expertise in healthcare commercial, employment, primary care, procurement and property matters. The team is also increasingly active in the life sciences space, supporting high-value projects in collaboration with commercial specialists. Andrea Proudlock leads the team and specialises in healthcare real estate work. Lucy Probert is noted for her expertise in complex outsourcings and procurements for the NHS and public sector bodies. Catherine Burns heads the life sciences practice within the real estate team, bringing specialist insight into this growing area of work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrea Proudlock
Autres avocats clés:
Lucy Probert; Catherine Burns
Les références
‘Great sector experience.’
‘The team show real expertise in dealing with, in a pragmatic way, the trials and tribulations of a small organisation involved in contracting for services with both NHS Trusts and big pharma.’
‘No egos , listen and respond to what is required when it is required.’
Principaux clients
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited
Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit
Northumbria Primary Care Limited
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London International Patient Services Limited
Derbyshire Facilities and Support Services Limited
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advising on the creation of a £42.6m Community Diagnostic Centre from a former Sainsbury’s store in Stoke (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust).
- Advised London International Patient Services on the development of a state-of-the-art clinic and pharmacy within retail space at Battersea Power Station.
- Advising Personal Homecare Pharmacy Limited on its contractual arrangements with pharmaceutical companies, its partner nursing care provider, and NHS organisations.
Sintons LLP
Sintons LLP has continued to grow its healthcare sector presence, acting for NHS Trusts and a broad range of clients in the dental, GP and pharmacy sectors. Amanda McCabe leads the team, bringing together expertise in governance, care models, M&A and procurement. Kathryn Riddell is recognised for her medico-legal work, particularly on capacity, consent and best interest mandates. Richard Hartis, part of the real estate team, advises public and private healthcare organisations nationally on a wide range of property matters across the sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amanda McCabe
Autres avocats clés:
Kathryn Riddell; Richard Hartis; Karen Simms; Graeme Ritzema
Les références
‘A personal touch with emphasis on understanding unique requirements.’
‘Always pragmatic and approachable, putting our leaders at ease.’
‘Wide-ranging expertise and depth of knowledge in health-related legal matters, including those specific to the built environment, landlord/tenant issues, procurement and subsidiaries. Able to provide advice on emerging subjects which will impact the healthcare sector.’
Principaux clients
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust
Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust
Harewood GP Practice/Heartbeat Primary Care CIC
Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHSFT
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Hadaway LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP’s dedicated health team supports NHS and independent healthcare organisations across the UK, offering expertise in corporate, commercial, employment, PFI, and regulatory matters. The team advises on everything from PFI contract expiry and anti-fraud initiatives to NHS foundation trust trading companies. Melanie Pears leads on PFI matters, while Lisa Evans handles complex clinical negligence claims and inquests. Caroline Shafar advises NHS clients on employment matters, and Saji Bratch leads on public sector property work. Damien Charlton heads the independent healthcare team, acting for a range of private providers, while James Donnelly specialises in inquests and criminal investigations involving healthcare organisations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Melanie Pears; Lisa Evans; Caroline Shafar; Saji Bratch
Autres avocats clés:
Damien Charlton; James Donnelly; Georgina Rowley; Tim Care; Peter Hornsey
Les références
‘Friendly and knowledgeable.’
‘James Donnelly is superb.’
‘Extremely experienced in health disputes, with a particular specialty in PFI and PPP contracts.’
Principaux clients
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Care Quality Commission
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation trust
General Optical Council
General Osteopathic Council
General Pharmaceutical Council
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Hull University NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service
Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital Foundation Trust
NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
North East and North Cumbria ICB
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Nottinghamshire Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Wye Valley NHS Trust