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Eminent Practitioners
E Rachael Heenan
Capsticks LLP | Healthcare: Contentious2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years RankedRachael Heenan assists both NHS and private sector healthcare providers with contentious employment issues. She frequently provides representation in whistle-blowing, holiday pay and disability discrimination cases.
Band 1
1 Kiran Bhogal
Hill Dickinson LLP | Healthcare: Contentious2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedKiran Bhogal heads the healthcare and public law team for the firm and frequently acts for NHS trusts, integrated care boards and charities. She has strong experience in handling judicial reviews and challenges against Care Quality Commission decisions over the provision of healthcare.
Band 2
2 Claire Petts
Clyde & Co LLP | Healthcare: Contentious2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedClaire Petts has considerable expertise in advising public and private sector clients on an array of sensitive inquests and disputes, particularly those involving clinical negligence allegations. She also assists with Care Quality Commission, ICO and police investigations.
2 Jill Weston
Weightmans | Healthcare: Contentious2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedJill Weston is an experienced health and care sector lawyer noted for her particular expertise in assisting with cases involving young and vulnerable people.
Band 3
3 Gemma Brannigan
DAC Beachcroft LLP | Healthcare: Contentious2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedGemma Brannigan attracts significant praise due to her experience handling sensitive inquests and police investigations. She frequently represents NHS trusts and care home providers.
3 Joanna TrewinHill Dickinson LLP | Healthcare: Contentious2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJoanna Trewin is head of the Manchester healthcare and public law team at Hill Dickinson. She handles a range of contentious healthcare matters, including criminal investigations and inquests.
Key sectorsGovernment and Public Sector|Health and Life Sciences|Not for Profit / Charity
3 Rachel Crean
VWV | Healthcare: Contentious2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRachel Crean is a partner in the commercial litigation team and is particularly well versed in GP partnership disputes.