Andrew Parsons > Weightmans > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Weightmans
85 FLEET STREET
LONDON
EC4Y 1AE
England

Work Department

Healthcare

Position

Andrew specialises in medical law and all areas of health and social care law. He acts for a large number of private sector healthcare providers, care home operators and the NHS. Andrew regularly advises on care home law, mental health law, public law and judicial review and all operational legal issues that affect health and social care providers. He has been involved in many important mental health cases in recent years and is seen as a leading practitioner in this field. Andrew has extensive advocacy experience, including attending inquests on behalf of healthcare clients, and has significant experience in the Court of Protection. Andrew acts as an adviser on regulatory matters involving the CQC and the HSE/police. Andrew is a regular lecturer and contributor of articles to the health and legal press. He provides an educational programme to clients and others in the healthcare sector, especially relating to mental health, care homes and human rights.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Public sector > Healthcare

(Hall of Fame)

Andrew ParsonsWeightmans LLP

Weightmans LLP is known for its ‘exceptional‘ knowledge of the health sector, assisting a broad client base of NHS trusts and private providers. Andrew Parsons is a mental health law and clinical negligence specialist, while Simon Gomersall focuses on representing healthcare professionals in disciplinary proceedings concerning performance and conduct. Rachel Kneale leads the firm’s clinical negligence group, and Michael Clifford is known for his handling of corporate and commercial healthcare issues.