‘Fantastic legal knowledge combined with thoughtful and incisive client care’ differentiates the practice at Addleshaw Goddard, that has experience advising on leading health infrastructure matters, intricate social care and life sciences matters, and works closely with private healthcare providers. The team benefits from the knowledge of other leading practices of the firm, including the corporate and intellectual property teams. Louise Dobson leads the ‘very modern, dynamic, going-places team’, with extensive expertise in both health-related disputes and procurement challenges. Litigator Bill Gilliam is key to the practice, also with vast knowledge of procurement challenges. Richard Watkinson is noted.
Health in Yorkshire
Addleshaw Goddard
Responsables de la pratique:
Louise Dobson
Autres avocats clés:
Bill Gilliam; Richard Watkinson
Les références
‘The firm have an excellent breadth of knowledge – our central contact Louise Dobson is always able to quickly connect us with the person with the right expertise for our particular query, and we greatly benefit from their strengths in the life sciences and healthcare sector. ’
‘Their advice is commercial and takes into account our appetite for risk.’
‘Experienced and knowledgeable while entirely user-friendly and practical. Always seeking to talk business language. Innovative in how they work and engage – some interesting technology initiatives. Proactive matter management. Overall it feels like a very modern, dynamic, going-places team.’
Principaux clients
Veeda Clinical Research Limited
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
The British Land Company plc
TC Biopharm (Holdings) plc
LGC
Yourgene Health plc
Halma plc
Hallo Healthcare (including AAH Pharmaceuticals)
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Limited
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Veeda Clinical Research on acquisition of the Health Data Specialists (Heads) Research Group.
- Advised The British Land Company plc in connection with the development site acquisition and pre-letting to ARM of The Optic, Peterhouse Technology Park, Cambridge.
- Advising TC Biopharm (Holdings) PLC in its defence of a claim brought by Sixth Borough Capital Fund, LP.
Bevan Brittan LLP
The health practice at Bevan Brittan LLP is recognised for its ‘good strength in depth’, with experience acting for NHS providers, integrated care boards, and independent health and social care organisations. Members of the team are skilled at handling health infrastructure transactions, as well as joint venture arrangements. Tracey Longfield joined the practice from DAC Beachcroft LLP in November 2024, joining Michael Boyd at leadership level. Longfield is ‘always professional, friendly and very knowledgeable’, and has extensive experience advising NHS trusts on corporate manslaughter investigations. Lee Carroll joined the team from Capsticks LLP in November 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tracey Longfield
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Boyd; Lee Carroll
Les références
‘Bevan Brittan LLP are very easy to work with, have good strength in depth and are both pragmatic and commercial.’
‘Tracey Longfield is always professional, friendly and very knowledgeable.’
Principaux clients
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
South West Yorkshire Partnership NH Foundation Trust
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey and Borders 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on a £160m extension to the Managed Equipment Service provided as part of the Trust’s PFI Project at Bexley Wing, St James’s’ University Hospital.
Capsticks LLP
The health practice at Capsticks LLP is ‘always very approachable and professional’, and advises NHS trusts, government organisations, and leading healthcare providers. Members of the practice are skilled at advising on procurement processes and challenges, as well as new hospital builds. Rachael Heenan and the ‘very professional’ Mary Mundy lead the ‘incredibly reliable’ practice; Heenan with expertise handling organisational changes and complex doctors’ issues, while Mundy specialises in procurement cases. Philip Hatherall is skilled at handling group litigation matters, while Ian Cooper supports public and private healthcare providers on inquiries, inquests, and regulatory interventions. Adam Hartrick is a ‘stand out partner’. Tim Dennis joined the practice from Ward Hadaway LLP in January 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rachael Heenan; Mary Mundy
Autres avocats clés:
Philip Hatherall; Ian Cooper; Adam Hartrick; Tim Dennis
Les références
‘Capsticks is an excellent company, always very approachable and professional. Having worked with a number of staff at Capsticks all have super knowledge and give great advice.’
‘Mary Mundy is very professional, always available and gives great advice. Mary’s knowledge is excellent and often thinks outside the box when we talk through solutions. Mary is always willing to help, goes above and beyond to hit any deadlines.’
‘Mary is straight talking and explains solution options in a non-legal way to help us clearly understand our options. Mary has the ability to give quick advice or indeed go into great depth depending on the subject matter.’
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 of Leicester 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
DAC Beachcroft LLP
DAC Beachcroft LLP has a full-service health practice, advising a multitude of healthcare clients on matters spanning corporate, regulatory, employment, and public law matters. Mental health, mental capacity, and patient care issues are all strengths of the team, which regularly advises health and social case providers on interactions with regulators. Team head Charlotte Burnett is ‘approachable and responsive’, and has a focus on population based healthcare and primary care. Chris Waite works with health clients of the firm on complex contracting, commercial, and constitutional matters, while David Roberts is noted for his clinical negligence work. Susan Trigg joined the practice from Bevan Brittan LLP, bringing vast expertise in complex inquests and regulatory work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Charlotte Burnett; David Roberts
Autres avocats clés:
Chris Waite; Susan Trigg
Les références
‘Reliable and friendly.’
‘The best team there is.’
‘Peter Downey has an incredible eye for detail. He goes above and beyond for his clients.’
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
Bradford District Care 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
NHS England
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS 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 in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine programme and other vaccinations and immunisations.
- Advising NHS England on the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry; the biggest ever undertaken in the UK. The inquiry is addressing a broad range of topics over a series of modules.
Hill Dickinson LLP
A ‘seamless blend of extensive legal expertise, genuine client empathy, and dynamic innovation’ differentiates the practice at Hill Dickinson LLP, that provides advice to both independent health sector clients and NHS trusts. Esther Venning leads the practice, and has expertise in NHS policy developments. Also leading the practice are Robert McGough, with extensive digital procurement expertise, James Atkins, noted for his knowledge of disposal of former NHS facilities, and Amy Millson, who is skilled at handling contentious and non-contentious employment law issues. Ruth Griffiths advises NHS commissioners, and primary and secondary care providers. Eleanor Tunnicliffe is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Esther Venning; Robert McGough; James Atkins; Amy Millson
Autres avocats clés:
Ruth Griffiths; Eleanor Tunnicliffe
Les références
‘The team is very responsive to enquiries; proactive in anticipating queries that arise from contacts with third parties, and are fulsome in their advice on aspects of the matters at hand. ’
‘A very capable healthcare team led by a very able Partner with a « can do » attitude and a manner that is less adversarial and more about finding a timely, cost-effective solution that meets the client’s needs. ’
‘James Atkins’ commitment and diligence is second to none ’
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
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 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on its acquisition of a privately-run secure hospital for patients with mental health illnesses.
- Advising a large number of NHS provider clients on their provider collaborative arrangements in relation to a broad range of services.
- Acting for NHS England and NHS Property Services Limited, in relation to the joint venture development of a substantial Integrated Care Centre in Catterick, North Yorkshire.
Mills & Reeve LLP
Mills & Reeve LLP‘s healthcare practice is commended for being ‘accessible and emphatic’ and ‘efficient and thorough’, with a leading NHS trust practice. Members of the team are skilled at handling significant infrastructure projects, and are skilled at advising on integrated care systems. Rebecca Pallot‘s practice focuses on health employment law, with knowledge of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, while Stuart Craig works closely with healthcare clients of the firm, including national NHS bodies, NHS mental health trusts, and ambulance trusts. Simon Sherwood and Bethan Davies are noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jill Mason
Autres avocats clés:
Rebecca Pallot; Stuart Craig; Simon Sherwood; Bethan Davies
Les références
‘Accessible and emphatic; the team fought our corner, giving assurance they were working for our best interests.’
‘Efficient and thorough; great awareness of the charity sector.’
Principaux clients
NHS Supply Chain Coordination Limited
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Supply Chain Coordination Limited
NHS England
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Together for Mental Wellbeing
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
General Dental Council
Health Education England
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advising on the transfer of fundraising staff from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity.
- Advising Supply Chain Coordination Limited on a complex and challenging Logistics Procurement with a value of £4.4 bn.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP is skilled at advising on the gamut of healthcare-related issues, with notable experience handling healthcare real estate matters. Acting on major M&A projects in the sector is another strength of the team. James Long leads the practice, which is ‘readily available to assist with advice’, and specialises in private healthcare investment work. Long also boasts experience in acquisitions, asset management, and disposals. Louise Fullwood is key to the practice, with knowledge of healthcare regulatory and intellectual property work. Andrew McCarthy has experience in the later living, dental, and care home sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Long
Autres avocats clés:
Louise Fullwood; Andrew McCarthy
Les références
‘Understand the business well. Forged from many years of working together. Have adapted well to the evolving strategy and external factors that impact the business. Readily available to assist with advice.’
Principaux clients
Bupa
Axa
Aviva
Elevation
HealthNet
London Gynaecology Clinic
Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital
Exemplar
University College London (Moorfields hospital)
Aedifica
Serco
Alain Affelou
The Wellness Way
Skin + Me
PrivateDoc
OneBright
Examworks
Matter RE / Untold Living
Activum / Opus
Octopus
Railpen
Impact REIT
McCarthy Stone
Principaux dossiers
- Advised UCL on Oriel, the redevelopment of the former St Pancras Hospital site into a world-leading 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 innovative and sustainable real estate concepts to care operators and their residents across Europe, on multiple funding development acquisitions.
- Advised HealthNet Homecare is one of the largest providers of clinical homecare services in the UK, which involves the dispensing and delivery of medications and nursing care to patients at home.
Walker Morris LLP
Working with care providers, medical devices manufacturers, and leading dental providers are all strengths of the health team at Walker Morris LLP. The team is also skilled at handling complex regulatory issues, and providing contentious and non-contentious advice to leading clients in the field. Jo Stephenson and Lucy Gordon head the practice. Stephenson advises on acquisitions and disposals in the health and medical devices sector, while Gordon has experience advising on the employment law implications of care home acquisitions and disposals. Adam Reed and Carly Thorpe are noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jo Stephenson; Lucy Gordon
Autres avocats clés:
Adam Reed
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 Franklyn Group Limited
The New Foscote Hospital Limited
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Limited
Therapak Pharma Services Limited
TPP (The Phoenix Partnership)