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DAC Beachcroft LLP has a full-service, cross-office health practice, with particular strength in contentious matters. Department head Matthew McGrath acts for the NHSLA in a variety of claims, and the team was recently appointed to the MDU’s panel for claims and advisory work. The firm also fields a healthcare risk team.

Morgan Cole’s ‘responsive and focused’ team is ‘expert in the sector’. Highlights included representing Surrey PCT in its transition from a provider to a commissioner under the health reforms. Gayle Curry has ‘expert knowledge of the NHS’.

Brachers’ team, headed by managing partner John Sheath, advises NHS PCTs and foundation trusts in Kent and Sussex on employment, property and corporate/commercial matters. The group also has a strong track record representing NHS bodies at inquest. Recent work includes acting for a PCT on the disposal of a £2.5m portfolio of care homes.

Kirstin Parker heads the team at Clarkslegal LLP, which in 2011 advised private clients on healthcare technology issues and a variety of NHS trusts on property matters.

DMH Stallard LLP acts for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on applications for judicial review. The team also advises a number of corporate clients on transactions in the health sector.

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  • TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKINGS (PROTECTION OF EMPLOYMENT) AND AGE DISCRIMINATION

    I have been asked to cover the topic of Employment law within my half an hour speaking slot today. I have narrowed my subject down to Transfer of Undertakings and Discrimination, with the focus on providing an update on the recent spate of cases on service provision change and on the important developments in the law of age discrimination. Needless to say, in my presentation I shall not be able to cover the level of detail which is contained in my written paper, which I will leave you to read.
    - 11KBW

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