Bevan Brittan LLP serves as a trusted advisor to a wide array of NHS Trusts and clinical commissioners, maintaining enduring partnerships with a range of NHS organisations including NHS Resolution and NHS Property Services. The ‘legally astute and clinically literate’ team is recognised for its transactional proficiency in joint ventures and PFI schemes. Assisting clients with governance and regulatory issues, advice relating to the Health and Care Bill and IP advice are further areas of strength. Michael Boyd heads up the team and has a proven track record in advising trusts on procurement for hospital redevelopments. Judith Hopper is an expert in PFI/PPP disputes. Charles Stent is well-placed to handle acquisitions and disposals for NHS bodies.
Health in Yorkshire And The Humber
Bevan Brittan LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Boyd
Autres avocats clés:
Judith Hopper; Sarah Wilson; Niamh Batterton; Andrew Uttley; Adrian Webb; Emma Beynon
Les références
‘They are both legally astute and clinically literate, which is a vital combination.’
‘Sector knowledge and practices help this team manage issues very well. Combine this with a carefully considered approach to issues and you have a well-oiled and experienced team.’
‘The three main team members that I deal with are Judith Hopper, Emma Beynon and Adrian Webb, all of who are easy to deal with, responsive and importantly ready to challenge and probe any opinion that I offer. ’
Principaux clients
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Property Services Limited
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Community Health Partnerships Limited
University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advising The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust on the £160m extension of its major medical equipment service extension.
- Advising Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust on the sale by Henry Boot of its 50% share of its property development joint venture with the Trust.
- Advising Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust on the negotiated early termination of Hotel Services provided as part of its PFI project; its PFI project, and the redevelopment of its site at Calderdale Royal Infirmary.
Capsticks LLP
With a client base including private healthcare providers, government institutions and a significant number of NHS trusts, Capsticks LLP is active across mandates including advising NHS Employers on industrial action, new hospital builds and PFI terminations. Rachel Heenan and Mary Mundy share leadership duties. Leeds-based Mundy is an authority on contentious public procurement, while Heenan has a broad understanding of employment law and governance in the health sector. Philip Hatherall manages defendant clinical negligence cases, splitting his time between London and Leeds. Also in Leeds, Ian Cooper leads the firm’s national advisory division, Adam Hartrick’s practice extends to the regulation of health and social care providers and Alistair Kernohan is equipped to assist with a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law mandates. Lisa Geary left the firm in September 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rachael Heenan; Mary Mundy
Autres avocats clés:
Philip Hatherall; Ian Cooper; Adam Hartrick; Alistair Kernohan; Tracey Blundell; Keith Blundred; Dominic Ip; Deema Sodha; Lee Clarke
Les références
‘Capsticks LLP take the time to listen to what our healthcare providers need and really grasp the fact that their primary duty is to care. It is extremely rare to find Lawyers who are so in touch with what it means to work in the NHS. ’
‘Adam Hartrick is a true expert in Healthcare Law. We always value his input in extremely complex and sensitive matters. Our doctors and nurses appreciate his compassionate approach.’
‘The team are always available to advise on ad hoc and urgent queries. They have built excellent relationships and trust with key stakeholders within our organisation.’
Principaux clients
NHS Supply Chain: Facilities and Office Solutions
NHS England
NHS Resolution
North West London ICB
Derby & Derbyshire ICB
Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Counter Fraud Authority
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals ofLeicester NHS Trust
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advising UHL on the reconfiguration of its estate, to move all acute care onto the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital sites whilst repurposing the Leicester General Hospital. As part of the New Hospital Programme (NHP).
- Advising the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust on its partnership with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (“EMAS”) for the new development of a new integrated health hub in Bakewell.
- Advising the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and four individually named employees who were Respondents to proceedings brought by a consultant cardiologist and former clinical director.
DAC Beachcroft LLP
DAC Beachcroft LLP‘s ‘very knowledgeable’ team advises a broad cross-section of national and local healthcare clients on a diverse range of issues, spanning procurement, national policy change and implementation, vaccination programmes and joint venture contractual and governance arrangements. In the Leeds office, Charlotte Burnett oversees the firm’s dedicated, nationwide NHS sub-sector offering. David Roberts has longstanding experience of acting for NHS Resolution. Tracey Longfield, who divides her time between Leeds and Manchester, is a known name for her handling of corporate manslaughter cases. Chris Waite specialises in primary care, integration projects and collaborative working partnerships. Emily Senior and Rowan Scarth are further names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Charlotte Burnett; David Roberts
Autres avocats clés:
Tracey Longfield; Paul McGough; Emily Senior; Susan Trigg; Lisa Geary; Chris Waite; Rowan Scarth; Calum Glover; Helen Dandridge
Les références
‘The team are supportive, helpful and very knowledgeable. They always go above and beyond to support the team and always deliver.’
‘I am confident in the information, service and advice provided.’
‘The team provides a personable service; prompt and efficient response to emails and updates on ongoing cases.’
Principaux clients
Department of Health and Social Care
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
West Yorkshire ICB
Humber and North Yorkshire ICB
South Yorkshire ICB
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Health Research Agency
Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust
BUPA
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
NHS England
UK Health Security Agency
Babylon Healthcare Services
Health Research Authority
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
PANEL APPOINTMENTS
NHS Resolution (Lots 1, 2)
North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (CPC)
NHS Shared Business Services (SBS)
Crown Commercial Services
Principaux dossiers
- Advising NHS England on the COVID-19 vaccine programme, advising on the seasonal influenza programme and the polio vaccination arrangements for London.
- Advising NHS England on the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry.
Hill Dickinson LLP
The ‘high quality team’ at Hill Dickinson LLP assists a broad spread of local and national healthcare clients, including a number of major NHS bodies. Assisting with the development of governance arrangements and advising on the use of new powers introduced under the Health & Care Act 2022 are among the practice’s varied areas of activity. A quartet of partners head up the team: Esther Venning and Robert McGough are well-versed in issues related to NHS structural change. James Atkins, who joined in May 2023 from Bevan Brittan LLP excels in health real estate matters, while Amy Millson specialises in health employment issues. Eleanor Tunnicliffe is a further name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Esther Venning; Robert McGough; James Atkins; Amy Millson
Autres avocats clés:
Eleanor Tunnicliffe; Ruth Griffiths; David Baines; Helen Matthews
Les références
‘High-quality team, delivering exceptional standards of service to the public sector and with a forensic level of detailed understanding of relevant legislation.’
‘Esther Venning and Robert McGough both provide an outstanding level of service including legal advice, guidance and support to our partnership.’
‘Very responsive, knowledgeable and experienced team.’
Principaux clients
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care Board
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
LET NE
Rutherford Diagnostics Limited
NHS England
NHS Business Services Authority
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS)
NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM)
Liverpool Heart & Chest NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Push Dr Limited
Liverpool University NHS Foundation Trust
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trust
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Blum Technologies Group Ltd
Dr Toolbox Ltd
Dolphin Homes Ltd
CHS Healthcare Holdings Ltd
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Conferences UK Ltd
St Andrew’s Healthcare
The Hesley Group Ltd
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
ISSA Developments
Community Ventures Leeds Limited
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Property Services Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the North of England Commissioning Support Unit on a large organisational restructure.
- Advising partners of the Diamond Medical Group on the process required to merge their four distinct GP practices into one larger practice. Work included drafting the partnership agreement, and advising on premises arrangements including the assignment of leases.
Addleshaw Goddard
Praised for its ‘deep understanding of both PFI contracts and the needs of health trusts’, Addleshaw Goddard‘s offering encompasses specialist sub-teams across public sector and health infrastructure; social care and later living; life sciences; and private healthcare providers and hospitals. Louise Dobson - the key health contact in Leeds - is a known name for her strong track record in contentious work involving medical devices, diagnostic and clinical products purchasing. Bill Gilliam works extensively on procurement challenges. Carly Gulliver is skilled at handling private equity transactional work involving healthcare companies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Louise Dobson
Autres avocats clés:
Bill Gilliam; Carly Gulliver; Richard Watkinson; Michael Peeters; Thomas Hurst
Les références
‘Very deep understanding of both PFI contracts and the needs of health trusts, combined with extensive experience of high value and technically complex litigation.’
‘Thomas Hurst is fantastic at selecting and running teams: a partner in the making.’
‘The strength of the team is likely unmatched in the region.’
Principaux dossiers
Hempsons
Les références
‘Hempsons are extremely responsive. Invariably an issue comes up that requires legal advice on an urgent basis, and they go out of their way to turn around their response asap and before the deadline if at all possible.’
‘The advice is always well-reasoned, succinct and provided by one of their people with a relevant specialist interest / expertise. The advice is also practicable. Hempsons are very willing to get involved directly to work with clinicians if necessary.’
‘My most regular contact is with Philippa Doyle, Chris Alderson and Rosie Hamson within the health advisory team and with Hannah Stephenson and Liz Hackett who manage inquests which I believe sit within that team. All of whom are incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure to instruct.’
Principaux dossiers
Mills & Reeve LLP
Mills & Reeve LLP pulls together a strong offering with digital transformation mandates, transactional work for care homes and education programmers for primary care services among the team's sweet spots. Rebecca Pallot is well-positioned to assist clients with both contentious and non-contentious healthcare employment issues. Stuart Craig is equipped to handle doctor’s disciplinary and performance procedures. Jenny Perry frequently represents NHS clients before employment tribunals.
Autres avocats clés:
Rebecca Pallot; Stuart Craig; Simon Sherwood; Jenny Perry; Kathryn Moorhouse
Principaux clients
Together for Mental Wellbeing
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust & Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Lloyds Pharmacy (Hallo Healthcare Group)
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation|Trust
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Health Education England
General Dental Council
NHS England
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting the East of England Collaborative Hub with its competition for the procurement of ambulances in the UK.
Pinsent Masons LLP
From advising overseas healthcare firms looking to set up business in the UK, to care home lease arrangements, to strategic M&A work in the healthcare sector, the varied practice at Pinsent Masons LLP‘s team is sought out by clients such as public sector bodies, UK institutional landlords and international private equity investors. Private healthcare investment specialist James Long heads up the team and frequently assists UK institutions with their later living-based strategic growth. Advising acquisitive clients on their buy-and-build strategies is one of Louise Fullwood‘s practice strengths.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Long
Autres avocats clés:
Louise Fullwood; Andrew McCarthy; Rachel Worrall; Sarah Barlas; Catherine Howe; Rebecca Wilding
Principaux clients
embla ApS
Untold Living
HubRx Limited
Denturly Limited
University College London
McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited
RVG (AXA owned)
Idoven
Opus Living
Aedifica NV / SA
Principaux dossiers
- Advised UCL on Oriel, the redevelopment of the former St Pancras Hospital site into a hospital and research facility, where under a joint venture Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology will relocate (completion 2027).
- Advised Aedifica, a real estate company specialising in offering real estate concepts to care operators and their residents across Europe, on multiple funding development acquisitions.
- Advised on the partnership between McCarthy Stone and Anchor supported by the first ever public-funded grant into the private sector by way of an OPSO model.
Walker Morris LLP
Instructed by clients spanning NHS bodies, operators of retirement living and private hospitals, and international medical devices companies, Walker Morris LLP is known for assisting clients with major transactions, judicial reviews and inquest proceedings. Acquisitions and disposals specialist Jo Stephenson and employment law expert Lucy Gordon jointly steer the team. Adam Reed has a strong track record in running high-value portfolio transactions for major healthcare providers. Stuart Ponting frequently represents private healthcare providers in fatal accident cases. Carly Thorpe‘s varied practice covers both contentious and transactional construction matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jo Stephenson; Lucy Gordon
Autres avocats clés:
Adam Reed; Stuart Ponting; Carly Thorpe; Alan Harper
Les références
‘The Walker Morris health practice has strength in depth and is able to assist us with any query we have, however large or small.’
‘Walker Morris LLP and their team took instant accountability and ownership of the various cases and their progression. They arranged adequate time to build relationships and an understanding of our business and our needs.’
Principaux clients
Anchor Hanover Group
Avacta
David Wylde
Fairhome Group plc
Glencar Construction Ltd
Housing & Care 21
Innocrates Ltd
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Lifco Dental International AB
Moulded Fibre Products Limited
NHS Business Services Authority
NHS SBS – appointed to the NHS SBS panel
NHS Commercial Alliance – appointed to the NHS Commercial Alliance Partnership to provide legal services
Rehab Guru
Servelec Group
Synergy Healthcare UK Limited
The New Foscote Hospital Limited
TPP (The Phoenix Partnership)
HC-One
Centene Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Swedish-headquartered Lifco on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd.
- Assisted Moulded Fibre Products with a patent litigation involving paper pulp products which were supplied to the NHS.