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King & Spalding LLP

Healthcare

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King & Spalding LLP

Rankings

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Healthcare - Texas

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding LLP boasts a well-regarded healthcare practice representing clients in major transactions, litigation and criminal and civil investigations. The healthcare team offers specific knowledge on Stark Law, False Claims Act and reimbursement issues. It regularly acts for university healthcare systems and technology organizations, assisting them with a range of compliance and operational issues such as state licensure and contractual matters.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in connection with the formation of of a new jointly owned pediatric hospital which is expected to cost $5.5 billion.

Strengths

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  • I think they have a deep bench so if you have a matter that is complex they can draw from practice groups in a timely manner to get answers. They are good communicators, always prompt to respond.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • The attorneys at King & Spalding are very responsive and they are experts in their field of knowledge.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • They are phenomenal, I have been very pleased with them. The team is very responsive, incredibly thorough, and I find them to be business-minded.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • King & Spalding has extensive top-notch expertise and experience in all matters we have been involved in. The breadth of knowledge and range of expertise have been instrumental in our successful work.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • King & Spalding is a leading law firm in reimbursement issues in the country. The transactional abilities are extraordinary.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Adam Robison
    Band 1Adam Robison

    Adam Robison

    Adam Robison advises a range of providers on transactions, regulatory concerns and litigation, including hospital systems and medical schools. He is noted for his False Claims Act work.
    • I think Adam is someone that understands the industry and is also very responsive and gives actionable advice.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Adam is fantastic, super responsive and just has a really pleasant demeanour. He is a calming presence.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Adam responds so quickly and with good practical advice.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Adam is completely trusted, well regarded and always has the best interests of our business in mind.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 1Kathy L Poppitt
    Band 1Kathy L Poppitt

    Kathy L Poppitt

    Kathy Poppitt comes highly recommended for her broad-based industry experience, drawing on longstanding regulatory expertise when handling matters such as reimbursement, joint ventures and peer reviews for a variety of providers.
  • Band 2Sara Brinkmann
    Band 2Sara Brinkmann

    Sara Brinkmann

    Sara Brinkmann comes recommended for her expert handling of qui tam actions brought under the False Claims Act. Brinkmann offers notable experience in litigation and administrative proceedings, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.

    • Sara is responsive and calm under pressure.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Sara is an excellent writer and skilled at communicating complex ideas in more understandable terms. I think the world of Sara.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 3Kristin Roshelli
    Band 3Kristin Roshelli

    Kristin Roshelli

    Kristin Roshelli leverages previous experience as a practicing nurse when advising on a range of matters, including transactions involving academic medical centers, reimbursement queries and pharmaceutical distribution agreements.
    • Kristin is rare in that she is both a nurse and a lawyer, which has been very helpful on healthcare side. She is easy to work with and engaged in the work we do.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Kristin is responsive and an expert in transactions.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Kristin is a brilliant transactional attorney who has an extraordinary ability to conduct transactions.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 4Catherine Greaves
    Band 4Catherine Greaves

    Catherine Greaves

    Catherine Greaves focuses her practice on complex regulatory compliance matters, with particular strength in reimbursement. She also offers expertise in areas such as licensing, privacy concerns and transactions.

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