Healthcare: Public and Third Sector

Ward Hadaway has a dedicated healthcare team acting for NHS trusts and integrated care boards on matters relating to GP, dental and mental healthcare practices. The firm possesses specialists in a range of matters, including PFI arrangements, real estate development projects, procurement and information law. Ward Hadaway frequently assists with inquests, employment tribunals and Court of Protection proceedings.

"There are no circumstances where Ward Hadaway have been unable to support us."

"The team is excellent at handing the most complex issues. It has great depth and is able to support on many issues, with good commercial awareness."

Ward Hadaway advised Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust on its former PFI scheme for Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, which was terminated following the insolvency of the PFI provider. The provider sought to claim compensation from the Trust.

Melanie Pears is head of the public sector practice at Ward Hadaway. She has considerable expertise in PFI alongside experience in a wide range of commercial matters across the healthcare sector. "Melanie is very helpful and provides an effective service." She is an excellent lead lawyer who leads her team well.