Health in Yorkshire And The Humber
Bevan Brittan LLP
Bevan Brittan LLP provides the full range of legal services to health clients with particular expertise in property advice, serving as the main legal adviser to NHS Property Services. The Leeds team play a lead role advising NHS England on capital funding for new primary care property developments. Michael Boyd is an experienced commercial lawyer specialising in advising NHS organisations on commercial, capital and governance issues. James Atkins leads the healthcare property team in the North of England and has particular experience advising on the law and policy relating to the funding of general practice premises.
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Key clients
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Property Services Limited
Connect Limited
NHS England
Community Health Partnerships Limited
Department of Health and Social Care
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Genomics England
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
North Tees and Hartlepool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Capsticks LLP
Capsticks LLP provides comprehensive legal advice across the full breadth of the healthcare sector with clients that include over 200 NHS organisations, private healthcare providers, GP practices and acting for several statutory healthcare regulators as well as the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. The team in Leeds specialises in employment matters, working with national organisations, such as private providers like United Response or with NHS employers. Rachael Heenan not only leads the firm but also has extensive expertise in employment law and governance and carries out mediations on behalf of clients. The 'excellent, experienced' real estate specialist Lisa Geary took over leadership of the Leeds office in late 2019, while the practice was boosted by the arrival of Adam Hartrick from Hempsons.
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Testimonials
“Lisa Geary is an excellent, experienced solicitor.”
“The team have real specialist knowledge of medical properties which is greater than other firms that I have dealt with.”
“Lisa Geary is a lawyer with second to none specialist medical property skills. She has a pleasant and professional manner in dealing with all parties and has been a major factor in the building of my medical centre portfolio.”
“The team is very efficient, professional and committed and I have always found them to be approachable and quick to respond to any queries.”
“Lisa Geary understands the healthcare sector and has worked for numerous trusts. She has always been very helpful.”
“The members of the Capsticks team have a range and depth of knowledge, along with proven practical experience, which is very much linked to the real issues that have to be addressed. They will aim to provide an excellent level of service in a very timely manner. A very genuine, positive, proactive and professional approach is always guaranteed.”
“Solicitors with very good judgement.”
Key clients
NHS Resolution
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Community Health Partnerships
NHS England
Agencia Consulting Limited
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Acted for two Defendant NHS Trusts, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust and East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, in a complex clinical negligence matter concerning the diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome resulting in a significant trial win.
- Advised Community Health Partnerhsips on the regularisation of occupancies of community estate held by CHP in the value of £2.5bn.
- Advised a large NHS Foundation Trust in relation to a number of conduct concerns relating to two board members and other senior colleagues. This extended to advice across a number of disciplines relating to the management of reputational issues, governance and regulatory issues and the day to day operation of the board.
DAC Beachcroft LLP
DAC Beachcroft LLP offers the full breadth of legal services for the health and social care sector, spanning corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, real estate, public law, litigation, governance and tax. The Leeds team is headed by Charlotte Burnett, who specialises in national policy change and local implementation, together with Tracey Longfield, who leads the healthcare regulatory practice locally. The healthcare regulatory team specialises in mental health, mental capacity and patient care advice to health and social care organisations.
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Testimonials
“The legal team are not only knowledgeable about what they do but they are also personable. If someone becomes unavailable there is always someone to step in cover as the world of inquests can be unpredictable. They keep us well informed about deadlines we need to meet and the information they require from us so they can represent us in the best way possible. “
“Peter Merchant does regular horizon scanning with us so we can plan future work. He can take a complex matter and break it down into manageable areas so we know what steps to take next.”
“A diverse and expert team that play to their strengths and provide a strong cohesive approach to supporting the organisation. When needed willing to go the extra mile and respond to the organisations urgent needs.”
“Angelika Ketzer puts witnesses at ease. Her friendly approach relieves staff anxiety about a process that can be daunting especially for those who have not given evidence before. Her communication is fantastic so we always know and understand what the next steps to take are.”
“The timeliness of advice is key to effective communication. Availability makes the support provided of significant value. Confidentiality at all times.”
“Tracy Longfield puts witnesses at ease and gives sound advice. She is also personable, meaning witnesses warm to her and therefore find the process easier.”
“Sean Doherty is always available with a practical yet thoughtful response.”
“Charlotte Burnett is professional and knowledgeable – she hits deadlines and provides an excellent service.”
Key clients
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Leeds CCG
NHS North Kirklees and NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG
NHS Wakefield CCG
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Health Research Agency
Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust
BUPA
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England)
NHS North East Lincolnshire CCG
NHS Calderdale CCG
NHS Hull CCG
Babylon Healthcare Services
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Hempsons
Hempsons is a national leader for advice to health and social care providers, offering the full spectrum of legal services through its healthcare, corporate commercial, social care, projects employment and real estate teams, leading clients through complex, high-value projects and cases. Adrian Parker, Crispin Pettifer, Ross Clark, Richard Nolan, Philippa Doyle, Andrew Davidson, Adrienne D’Arcy and Jane Donnison lhead the team, mainly out of the Harrogate office, which not only offers a multi-disciplinary service to the NHS regionally but also is part of the national services offering. In 2019 Hempsons secured a place on NHS Resolution’s panel.
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Adrian Parker; Crispin Pettifer; Ross Clark; Richard Nolan; Philippa Doyle; Andrew Davidson; Adrienne D’Arcy; Jane Donnison
Key clients
NHS Resolution
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford District Care Trust
South West Yorkshire Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust
Locala
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset Estates Partnership LLP
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Represented East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Serious Medical Treatment application to Court of Protection.
- Advised NHS Herts Valleys CCG on a competitive procurement and contract drafting issues for a contract for adult community services. The advice and support provided covered a range of contractual indemnity, procurement, TUPE and property issues, as well as EU procurement law and national NHS specific procurement regulations.
- Advised Royal Surrey NHS FT on the national procurement to implement the FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) pathology test as the new screening method.
Walker Morris LLP
Walker Morris LLP undertakes a broad range of work for public sector clients, such as the Department of Health and NHS trusts and is appointed to several NHS legal panels. The firm advises on contractual, procurement and real estate issues and works on proceedings concerning the regulation of health and social care organisations. A niche specialism of the firm is in medical devices, advising a number of multi-national operators on medical device matters such as compliance and re-certification requirements. Jo Stephenson heads the Healthcare team in Leeds and has particular experience in advising on acquisitions and disposals for healthcare clients.
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Anchor Hanover Group
Avacta
Hyde Group
Kirklees Council
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Servelec Group
Synergy Healthcare UK Limited
NHS Business Services Authority
NHS SBS
NHS Commercial Alliance
BMI Hospitals
Work highlights
- Advised Leeds Teaching Hospitals on the procurement of a major new CHP energy centre to provide heat and power to St James’s Hospital, Europe’s largest teaching hospital.
- Advised a multi-site care home provider on how to manage intervention by the CQC who had inspected one of their care homes and identified statutory breaches.
- Advised on the real estate aspects of the sale of 30 acute hospital facilities to US-based Medical Properties Trust (MPT) and Circle Health for £1.5bn.
Addleshaw Goddard
The dedicated healthcare sector team at Addleshaw Goddard, led by Mike O’Connor, Bill Gilliam and Louise Dobson, is divided into four sub-sector teams; public sector and health infrastructure, social and long-term care, life sciences and private healthcare. The teams act on transactions, disputes and contracts for a range public and private clients. Public sector clients include NHS Improvement, NHS Business Services Authority and leading NHS Foundation Trusts. The practice is active across all sectors for private clients – care homes, primary care, dental care, pharmacies and children’s nurseries.
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Testimonials
“Excellent detailed knowledge of public sector requirements and specific issues. Able to offer pragmatic sensible advice.”
“Bill Gilliam is a market leader and has detailed knowledge of procurement law and is a pleasure to work with.”
“Ryan Geldart and Louise Dobson both outperform their level of PQE.”
Key clients
McKesson UK (including Lloyds Pharmacy Group and AAH Pharmaceuticals)
Mangar Health
BUPA
GlaxoSmithKline
NHS Business Services Authority
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust
Assura Medical
Bupa Care Homes Mercia Healthcare
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough (NHS) Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen NHS University Hospital Trust
NHS Improvement
Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Serco Limited
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Citybranch Limited and Citybranch Healthcare Limited
Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnerships Limited
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Clinigen Group Plc
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North Tees and Hartlepool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Instructed by 17 NHS Foundation Trusts jointly to proceed with a claim in the High Court to recover 80% of the business rates paid by them to a large number of defendant local authorities going forward and to claim six years’ ‘back payment’ of rates payments that have been made in respect of the relevant properties.
- Acted for GSK in relation to its defence of over 100 claims brought under a Group Litigation Order. The claims relate to GSK’s antidepressant drug, Seroxat, and made new law on the assessment of whether the medicine is a defective product under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
Hill Dickinson LLP
The Leeds-based Robert McGough heads up the national commercial health team at Hill Dickinson LLP, which includes lawyers spread across London, Manchester and Liverpool. The Leeds office offers the full range of healthcare legal specialisms, handling commercial, governance, regulatory, employment and property matters The team has a large national and local client base, including national NHS bodies such as NHS England and NHS Resolution and has worked with NHS Resolution on the development of the new clinical negligence scheme for GPs.
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“The team are approachable, friendly and establish a quick understanding of your needs as a client. I feel with Hill Dickinson you can ‘cut to the chase’ and get excellent professional advice that is fast and credible. They are readily available when you need them the most and provide a service that is tailored to my organisations needs. “
“Amy Millson has a real can-do attitude and an excellent grasp of our requirements as a client. I never feel there is any wasted time with Amy. She can establish the details of a case quickly, provide excellent advice and can deliver on our requirements to efficient timescales. Amy has brought cases to conclusion through her pragmatic advice, knowledge of the law and tenacity without them needing to go to court. I trust Amy’s counsel and look forward to working with her in the future.”
“Scale, scope and depth of knowledge across the broadest range of legal issues – I would never worry that the team could not deal with any legal need we came across.”
“The team takes the time to keep in touch so that they are familiar with our strategies and ways of working. Therefore when we do need advice they are able to respond quickly and pertinently without us needing to repeat the background.”
“The team are recognised as leaders in health related issues of law and commercial practice. Their contribution goes beyond resolving immediate legal challenges and issues and they are able to effectively contribute to wider and more strategic development and discussion. As such they are valued system partners who work hard to influence the direction of health services and to help others to respond effectively to the national agenda.”
“Ruth Griffiths goes out of her way to establish and maintain a professional relationship with us. She spends time asking intelligent questions to understand what our issues are and how it feels as well clarifying what outcomes we are hoping to achieve, everything feels bespoke, tailored and sensitive to us.”
“Friendly and supportive as well as subject experts who work hard to understand your needs and the context in which we are operating. Robert McGough has been working with us for a number of years and is a very well respected expert in legal and commercial aspects of health care and brings with him a wealth of national knowledge, understanding and expertise.”
“Robert McGough is friendly, approachable and eminently professional in all interactions whilst not pompous, standoffish or with any sense of superiority. This humanity makes it a pleasure to work with him.”