Ranking tables

Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial | UK

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This section covers a wide range of concerns faced by clients in the healthcare sector, including NHS Trusts, private healthcare companies, GP surgeries, pharmacies, medical institutions and elderly and social care providers. Coverage of firms is divided between two tables: Private Sector and Public and Third Sector, with individual practitioners divided between Corporate/Commercial, Contentious and Regulatory.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Letitia Winterflood-Blood
    Letitia Winterflood-Blood Bevan Brittan LLP6 Years Ranked
  2. Hammad NaveedCarter Bond Solicitors

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Bruce Potter
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    Bruce Potter
    Blake Morgan
    Blake Morgan | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years Ranked
    Bruce Potter has a strong track record of assisting NHS clients with the full range of commercial matters, including procurement exercises and the negotiation of supply agreements. He also advises on governance arrangements and the regulatory implications of corporate transactions.
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Band 1

  1. 1
    Hamza Drabu
    DAC Beachcroft LLP
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. 1
    Joanne Ellis
    Pinsent Masons LLP
    Pinsent Masons LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Joanne Ellis has considerable expertise in advising private sector providers and investors on acquisitions, disposals and partnership arrangements. She is particularly adept at assisting with transactions involving dental practices and care home developments.
  3. Vincent Buscemi
    1
    Vincent Buscemi
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Vincent Buscemi provides high-quality advice to public and private sector clients on contractual and regulatory matters. In particular, he is proficient at assisting with commercial acquisitions, partnership agreements and governance arrangements.
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Band 2

  1. Hamid Yunis
    2
    Hamid Yunis
    Pillsbury
    Pillsbury | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Hamid Yunis of Pillsbury assists both international and domestic healthcare clients with a range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures and the regulatory and contractual aspects of commercial arrangements.

  2. Jamie Foster
    2
    Jamie Foster
    Hill Dickinson LLP
    Hill Dickinson LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Jamie Foster has significant experience in advising clients on an array of commercial matters in the healthcare sector. He frequently assists NHS organisations and private healthcare providers with mergers and acquisitions, as well as outsourcing projects and collaboration arrangements.
  3. Jason Zemmel
    2
    Jason Zemmel
    McDermott Will & Schulte
    McDermott Will & Schulte | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Jason Zemmel has considerable expertise advising private sector clients on a broad array of corporate finance and commercial matters in the healthcare sector. He regularly assists with the acquisition and sale of social care facilities and healthcare centres.
  4. 2
    Patrick Parkin
    Burges Salmon LLP
    Burges Salmon LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Patrick Parkin acts for healthcare providers on significant commercial projects and contractual agreements.

  5. Robert McGough
    2
    Robert McGough
    Hill Dickinson LLP
    Hill Dickinson LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Robert McGough is a strong choice for integrated care boards and other healthcare providers, with noteworthy experience advising on a range of corporate matters. He regularly assists with acquisitions, joint ventures and the development of new care models, as well as governance arrangements and commercial agreements.
  6. Amanda McCabe
    Sintons | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Candice Blackwood
    3
    Candice Blackwood
    CMS
    CMS | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Candice Blackwood is co-chair of the firm's life sciences and healthcare practice. She has a notable practice advising on large-scale investment and development transactions within the sector.
  2. Carly Caton
    3
    Carly Caton
    Browne Jacobson LLP
    Browne Jacobson LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Carly Caton has notable experience advising NHS trusts on various procurement, employment and contractual matters.
  3. Catherine Wolfenden
    3
    Catherine Wolfenden
    Osborne Clarke LLP
    Osborne Clarke LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Catherine Wolfenden is head of the disputes and risk practice group at Osborne Clarke. She advises healthcare clients on NHS contracts and public procurement law.

  4. Clare Auty
    3
    Clare Auty
    Browne Jacobson LLP
    Browne Jacobson LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Clare Auty is the national lead of the firm's independent health and social care practice. Her practice spans disposals and acquisitions of healthcare businesses, as well as contracting and procurement matters.
  5. 3
    David Coates
    Charles Russell Speechlys
    Charles Russell Speechlys | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    David Coates advises private healthcare providers and investors on a variety of commercial matters, including M&A, joint ventures and restructurings.

  6. 3
    Henry Matveieff
    Capsticks LLP
    Capsticks LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Henry Matveieff provides real estate advice to a wide range of clients across the sector, including NHS trusts, GP surgeries, private providers and charities. His wider corporate practice sees him act on joint ventures and procurement matters.

  7. Michael Boyd
    3
    Michael Boyd
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 23 Years Ranked
    Michael Boyd has notable expertise in advising private sector clients on a range of transactions in the healthcare sector. He is particularly adept at handling refinancing and procurement mandates in relation to PFI projects.
  8. 3
    Rhian Vandrill
    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Mills & Reeve LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Rhian Vandrill is head of the commercial health team at Mills & Reeve. She regularly advises NHS trusts and healthcare consultancies on corporate matters, including partnership agreements and acquisitions.
  9. Rosemary Jago
    3
    Rosemary Jago
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Rosemary Jago is experienced in advising NHS clients on the funding and delivery of new hospitals.

  10. Sharon Lamb
    3
    Sharon Lamb
    McDermott Will & Schulte
    McDermott Will & Schulte | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Sharon Lamb frequently advises private sector providers on complex regulatory issues surrounding multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions and investments. She is noted for her experience in the primary care and healthtech sectors.
  11. Tim Nye
    3
    Tim Nye
    Trowers & Hamlins LLP
    Trowers & Hamlins LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Tim Nye handles a range of commercial transactions in the healthcare sector, including acquisitions, management buyouts and joint ventures. He has extensive experience in matters involving clients in the primary care, pharmaceutical and social care sectors.
  12. Melanie Pears
    Ward Hadaway LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. 4
    Greg Allan
    Birketts LLP
    Birketts LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Greg Allan heads the Birketts independent health team. He brings his

    expertise in corporate and commercial law to care home providers, which he assists with a wide range of M&A and restructuring matters.

  2. 4
    Julian Smith
    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Mills & Reeve LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked
    Julian Smith has notable expertise in advising private sector clients on a range of transactions in the sector. He regularly assists healthcare providers with significant acquisitions and disposals.
  3. Karima Hudson
    4
    Karima Hudson
    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Stephenson Harwood LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Karima Hudson of Stephenson Harwood has substantial expertise, providing general corporate advice to private healthcare clients as well as assisting with M&A, joint ventures and restructuring work.

  4. 4
    Michael O'Connor
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Michael O'Connor is an experienced corporate partner highly sought after to handle complex matters across the sector, including project development and financings as well as joint ventures. He co-chairs the firm's healthcare practice.

  5. Richard Eldridge
    4
    Richard Eldridge
    Clarke Willmott LLP
    Clarke Willmott LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked

    Richard Eldridge is noted for his wealth of expertise handling M&A and financing work on behalf of clients in the care sector.

  6. Robert Breedon
    4
    Robert Breedon
    Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
    Gowling WLG (UK) LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Robert Breedon advises NHS organisations and private healthcare providers on an array of commercial and corporate matters. He has strong experience in procurement challenges and assisting with data protection issues.
  7. Sarah Moore
    4
    Sarah Moore
    Freeths LLP
    Freeths LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Sarah Moore is a partner in Freeths' healthcare team. She is known for her cross-border work in the health and social care sector, and has particular expertise in high-value loan facilities and M&A for care home groups.

  8. Sophie McGrath
    4
    Sophie McGrath
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Sophie McGrath co-chairs Goodwin’s European healthcare initiative and has experience advising a wide range of corporates and investors in the UK healthcare sector.

  9. Thomas Golding
    4
    Thomas Golding
    Freeths LLP
    Freeths LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Thomas Golding is joint head of Freeths' care team. His particular focus is on advising private care providers on their complex real estate questions, such as financing and development. Golding also assists clients with wider commercial matters, including M&A.

  10. Victoria Robertson
    4
    Victoria Robertson
    Trowers & Hamlins LLP
    Trowers & Hamlins LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Victoria Robertson excels in advising clients across the healthcare and life sciences sectors on data and technology matters, and related agreements.

  11. Oliver Pritchard
    Howes Percival LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

  1. Letitia Winterflood-Blood
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    Letitia Winterflood-Blood
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 6 Years Ranked

    Letitia Winterflood-Blood regularly assists NHS trusts with partnership arrangements and has further experience in relation to the refinancing and variation of PFI projects.

  2. Hammad Naveed
    Carter Bond Solicitors | Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming