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Healthcare: Public and Third Sector - UK-wide
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What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

"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."

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.

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
DAC Beachcroft LLP

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Healthcare: Contentious

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Gemma Brannigan
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Band 3
Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial

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Hamza Drabu
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Band 2
Healthcare: Regulatory

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Corinne Slingo
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Band 2
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Darryn Hale
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Band 2