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Addleshaw Goddard LLP’s team, led by Michael O’Connor, is ‘exemplary’, and gives ‘a depth of service’. It acts at the forefront of major PFI/PPP health projects, recently acting for Liverpool Life Sciences Park on a joint venture scheme and on the LIFT project in west London. As public funding diminishes, the practice has increasingly focused on privately funded work, for clients such as Assura Group and Mouchel Group plc.

Hempsons is highlighted for its ‘exceptional level of service, support and timeliness’; its ‘knowledge is considerable and the advice is always pertinent.’ 2011 saw the team advise on 50 transactions for the TCS scheme. Jane Donnison is recommended for real estate work, and Anne Ball for clinical negligence and regulatory matters. Paul Hardy was promoted to partner.

Hill Dickinson LLP’s full-service team is headed by Allan Mowat, who has an excellent reputation. It provides ‘prompt, professional, accessible advice’ to a client base of over 100 NHS and private sector groups, and is a member of the North West Collaborative Hub. It acted in the Mid Staffordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust public inquiry, and advised Morecambe Bay NHS Trust on the Furness General Hospital investigation. Newly promoted partner Philippa Hipwell is ‘excellent, dedicated, professional and prepared to go the extra mile’, and Sharon Thomas is also recommended.

Weightmans LLP’s practice was boosted by the firm’s merger with Mace & Jones. It is a NWCCA panel member, and recent work includes TCS transactions and some significant employment cases. Richard Jolly heads the department.

Kevin Jaquiss leads a cross-disciplinary team at Cobbetts LLP advising NHS trusts and PCTs.

DAC Beachcroft LLP’s recent work includes TCS matters, and assistance to PCTs and foundations. Rachael Heenan leads the team in Manchester, and Georgina Rowley* provides ‘excellent support’ on inquest work. *Georgina Rowley has since moved to Hempsons.

Katharine Mellor heads the healthcare practice at DWF LLP, which is ‘extensive in its knowledge’. Highlights included advising various providers on setting up new structures and ventures.

Eversheds LLP has a substantial cross-office practice, with particular strength in the region in litigation matters. It acts for public sector bodies, and private sector clients such as Four Seasons Healthcare and NHP plc. It is acting as legal adviser on the Mid Staffordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust public inquiry.

George Davies Solicitors LLP acts for GPs and pharmacists, and ‘focuses on clients’ needs without overcomplicating matters.’ Anne Fairhurst is ‘most impressive’.

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