The 'incredibly talented' team at Bevan Brittan LLP is well versed in representing public sector health bodies, including social care organisations, hospital trusts, and integrated care boards, in a broad range of health matters. Rosemary Jago brings expertise in handling procurement and funding work involving the development of health and social care facilities, and Vincent Buscemi assists with M&A transactions and joint ventures in the health sector. Anna Davies is particularly well-versed in governance matters; Joanna Lloyd is a key contact for contentious cases; and the 'extremely intelligent' Hannah Taylor is very experienced in handling cases involving mental health and safeguarding issues. Sharon Renouf retired from practice in October 2024.

Burges Salmon LLP's practice has an excellent reputation for handling the full gamut of healthcare sector matters. The team is often instructed in corporate and M&A matters, procurement issues, contractual work and real estate matters, as well as handling related litigation and investigations. The group is led by the 'outstanding' Patrick Parkin, who acts for healthcare and tech companies in contractual, procurement and regulatory matters. Richard Binns advises bidders, purchasing authorities and service providers on procurement work, while Lucy Pegler focuses on tech, data protection and cybersecurity matters. The 'fantastic' Rory Trust handles projects undertaken between NHS bodies and private companies, and Paul Doherty assists with matters involving leasing, purchasing and development of care homes.

The team at DAC Beachcroft LLP advises public and private healthcare sector clients, including independent hospitals, NHS trusts, mental health providers, social care providers, digital health companies and insurers. The group is adept at assisting with financial issues, clinical negligence claims, data protection matters and contentious work. Rachel Roberts-Jenkins focuses on advising NHS trusts on clinical negligence matters, while Sarah Woods is instructed in cases concerning mental health. Corinne Slingo 's workload includes regulatory issues, incident response work, and inquests. Hannah Volpe is a name to note.

Ashfords LLP 's Bristol-based team is jointly led by Jocelyn Ormond, who focuses on assisting with M&A and joint venture transactions, and Ben Tarrant, who specialises in advising on property portfolio transactions and management. The group has a solid track record in representing NHS trusts, GP practices, independent hospitals and private equity entities in a wide spectrum of matters, including real estate issues, regulatory matters, employment work and data-related transactions. Brett Lambe is adept at advising on cases involving an overlap between healthcare and the provision of digital services. Kirsty Cooke advises on employment law issues.

Browne Jacobson LLP's healthcare team stands out for its expertise in representing defendants in claims concerning the provision of health and social care. NHS trusts, local councils and integrated care boards from across the region instruct the group in clinical negligence claims, regulatory and governance issues, investigations and inquests. The practice is led out of the Exeter office by Mark Barnett, who acts in clinical negligence claims brought against mental health providers. Joanne Pruden handles personal injury claims and disputes over data protection and human rights.

Lester Aldridge LLP has particular strength in the social care sector, with established experience in acting for care providers, foster care agencies and independent special needs schools in safeguarding disputes, judicial reviews, inquests and criminal matters. The firm is also well-versed in handling real estate matters and M&A transactions. The team is led by the Bournemouth-based Laura Guntrip, who specialises in advising on sector-related corporate transactions and investigations. Alice Thursfield is a key contact for regulatory matters concerning care providers and independent special needs schools.

Stephens Scown LLP acts for primary and social care providers in a range of transactional and regulatory matters, as well as assisting with immigration issues and compliance and risk management. Helen Wallwork leads the team, and is very experienced in assisting GP practices and primary care networks with partnership matters. Stephen Panton and Jade Kent are key practitioners to note.

The team at VWV has extensive experience in assisting GP practices with a wide spectrum of matters. The group regularly acts on non-contentious and contentious matters, and counts property, partnership, finance and judicial review work as core areas of strength. Ben Willis leads the team, and often handles the development and funding of freehold and leasehold GP surgeries. Oliver Pool specialises in partnership disputes and contractual arrangements between practices and the NHS. Gemma Pouncy made partner in September 2024.