At DAC Beachcroft LLP, a major proportion of the work undertaken focuses on independent sector providers, with the client-base including a number of well-known names. The practice's involvement with NHS policy also makes the firm an adviser of choice for many innovators bringing technology and new models of care to the industry. Areas of particular expertise for joint practice heads Gill Weatherill and Guy Bredenkamp include advising acute and mental health providers on the rapidly changing legal and regulatory framework, and assisting with employment matters, respectively.

Recent arrivals at associate level to the team at Hempsons have strengthened its offering advising on high-value employment law and commercial disputes, leasing matters and inquests. In addition to its expertise in corporate and procurement work, a key focus for head Crispin Pettifer, the practice frequently carries out healthcare litigation work, in which claimant costs are disputed and significant discounts achieved. Stephen Maratos is the key name to note for such contentious matters. Also recommended at the firm are Deborah Ramshaw and Alison Oliver, the latter of whom has particular experience in advising GP surgeries.

Acting for a growing number of NHS Trusts, both in the North and nationally, the team at Sintons LLP advises on a range of matters. Practice head Amanda Maskery has particular experience assisting with corporate and commercial issues, including M&A, procurement, and contracts. The practice also has a focus on advising clients from the dental and GP sectors. The team benefited from the arrival of David Summerhayes, formerly of DWF, and associates Sheila Ramshaw and Angela Carver, previously of Short Richardson & Forth and Samuel Phillips Law Firm, respectively.