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DAC Beachcroft LLP is hugely experienced in Transforming Community Services (TCS) programmes. It recently acted for three local FTs, and advised Northumbria Healthcare Trust on its formation of two joint venture companies. The group has also been advising Spire Healthcare on potential claims arising from the purchase of PIP breast implants. David Weatherburn is ‘insightful and heavily engaged in the market’.

Ward Hadaway’s recent appointment to the Health Trust Europe’s panel is indicative of the team’s nationwide presence in the healthcare sector. It has recently advised various trusts in high-profile inquests and on the development of four new primary care centres in Sheffield. Jeffrey Keeble is recommended.

Eversheds LLP’s key contacts in the North East are national head of healthcare Bill Gilliam and Shirley Wright. The group recently advised in the Mid-Staffordshire Inquiry, and assisted NHP – Southern Cross’ largest landlord – in relation to the closure of the care home.

Hempsons’ ‘swift and proactive’ team is led by Janice Barber, and includes Carol Bailey and associate Stephanie Green. Highlights included acting on three local TCS programmes.

Samuel Phillips Law Firm’s highly esteemed Barry Speker advises on real estate, risk management and medical law matters. The team has strong ties to a local NHS trust.

Sintons LLP has a strong offering across a range of areas, including dental, life sciences, pharmacy and care homes. Practice head Hilary Parker is well connected, and predominantly advises on the procurement and development of healthcare premises. Amanda Maskery is the key figure for dental work, and regularly advises Lloyds TSB on the funding of dental practice acquisitions.

Andrea Ward’s team at DWF LLP provides an ‘exceptional’ service, and has ‘extensive’ knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sectors. David Gibson is recommended for employment and pensions matters, and Paul Earnshaw for real estate.

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