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DAC Beachcroft's health sector team has over 50 health partners, 200 lawyers in health and social care and approximately 500 professionals working on health matters across the firm. These expert teams work for most of the NHS providers in England (including many of the major teaching Trusts), NHS England and CCGs. The firm also advises many of the independent sector hospital providers along with medtech and digital health providers.
The firm's unique combination of insight into the NHS landscape and significant levels of independent health sector market share, has ensured a rich blend of work across a wide range of issues.
The team are recognised as market leaders in the UK across all capabilities including Clinical Risk, Employment, Governance, Regulatory, Commercial, Public Law and Real Estate.
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DAC Beachcroft provides wide-ranging support to public and private sector healthcare organisations. The firm advises on the implementation of new models of care, governance, commissioning and regulatory proceedings, as well as all conceivable commercial, employment and contentious matters within the sector. The team regularly assists NHS England and integrated care boards with procurement strategies involving community services and medical technology.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft advised Circle Health Group on all aspects of its new self-pay product “MyWay”, including setting up a new legal entity, drafting a range of contracts for the development of the technology and negotiating contracts with partner healthcare providers.
Strengths
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"The firm has excellent data knowledge. They're nice people, nothing is too much trouble and they always get back in good time."
"The firm has deep health sector knowledge and takes a flexible approach. They work adaptively to meet last-minute demands."
"The team takes time to understand a client and the context they operate in to ensure that the strategy and advice is tailored to the particular circumstance. They are also extremely responsive."
"The firm provides flexible, responsive and generally high-quality and timely advice. It delivers good client relationships and provides effective support."
"The firm has excellent data knowledge. They're nice people, nothing is too much trouble and they always get back in good time."
"The firm has deep health sector knowledge and takes a flexible approach. They work adaptively to meet last-minute demands."
"The team takes time to understand a client and the context they operate in to ensure that the strategy and advice is tailored to the particular circumstance. They are also extremely responsive."
"The firm provides flexible, responsive and generally high-quality and timely advice. It delivers good client relationships and provides effective support."
Notable Practitioners
Corinne Slingo is head of the healthcare regulatory team at the firm. She regularly assists public and private sector clients with an array of matters, including Care Quality Commission inspections and the regulatory implications of acquisitions.
Darryn Hale provides regulatory advice to clients across the public and private sectors, with particular expertise in digital information and data.
"The best health data lawyer in London."
Hamza Drabu leads DAC Beachcroft's health team. He regularly advises NHS trusts and private companies on high-value transactions, including acquisitions and sales. He has additional experience handling data protection mandates, as well as the negotiation and termination of commercial contracts.
"It's always a pleasure to work with Hamza. He has deep knowledge, and he's responsive and commercially aware."
"He delivers good advice and horizon scanning."
Gemma Brannigan attracts significant praise due to her experience handling sensitive inquests and police investigations. She frequently represents NHS trusts and care home providers.
"Gemma is always professional and friendly, with clear advice."
"She is sensible and not a point scorer. She is empathetic and looks for the right win, not just any old win. It is a pleasure to work with her."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Alistair Robertson
Andrew Johnston
Anna Hart
Anne Crofts
Belinda Dix
Charlotte Burnett
Christopher Briggs
Darryn Hale
David Weatherburn
Dean Parrett
Diane Hallatt
Gill Weatherill
Hamza Drabu
Hannah Volpe
Heather Durston Hillyer
James Reed
James Rhodes
Jonathan Deverill
Louise Watson-Jones
Matthew McGrath
Mike Pearce
Neil Rowe
Nick Chronias
Nigel Montgomery
Paul Taylor
Peter Merchant
Rachel Roberts-Jenkins
Sean Doherty
Simon Perkins
Simon Wortley
Stan Campbell
Tracey Longfield
Udara Ranasinghe
Clients
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BMI Healthcare
Babylon Healthcare
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
HCA Healthcare
NHS England
NHS Resolution
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Spire
The Medical Defence Union
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Industries
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Health Care