Bevan Brittan LLP is a leading firm in healthcare employment matters, specialising in NHS and independent healthcare services. The group assists in industrial action preparation, workforce redesign and major employment litigation. Jodie Sinclair leads the employment health and care practice, frequently advising on medical workforce matters, in addition to whistleblowing and discrimination issues. Alastair Currie is highly regarded for his expertise in healthcare contractual and regulatory frameworks. Noteworthy recent hires include Joel Eytle, Lee Carroll and Joanna Burrows.
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Testimonials
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‘Having worked with many different firms in my career (specifically regarding employment law) the team, past and present, at Bevan Brittan is the most outstanding team I have had the pleasure of working with. Their natural willingness to get to know their clients, ability to tailor advice accordingly and to be flexible to meet client's needs sets them apart from other law firms I have worked with. Every individual I have worked with at Bevan Brittan fits this description. I would highly recommend Bevan Brittan to people in my network because of the tailored approach and flexibility.’
'Jodie has always been exceptional - helpful, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.'
'Alastair Currie is an invaluable source of advice.'
'What makes this practice unique is the calibre of the team and the consistently high quality of their advice. They take the time to understand our business, how we work, and what we need—not just in terms of legal advice, but in terms of how it's delivered. Their ability to adapt their style and approach accordingly sets them apart.'
'The individuals we work with truly set this team apart. Jodie, in particular, is one of a kind.'
Key clients
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- NHS England
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Kent Community Health NHS Trust
- North London NHS Foundation Trust
- Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- University of Oxford
- Active Assistance (UK) Group Ltd
- London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Work highlights
Supported Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in major and rapid purchase of £10m hospital site from a private hospital, alongside our corporate and healthcare commercial teams, completing 6 months of work in 2 weeks.
Successfully defended Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust in a ground-breaking claim in the Tribunal and EAT by a Claimant alleging that his belief in English nationalism was a protected philosophical belief.
Support and strategic advice to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in its acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, in respect of the workforce aspects of this transaction, while our commercial teams support in relation to the broader transaction.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jodie Sinclair
Other key lawyers
Alistair Currie