Hill Dickinson LLP’s ‘brilliant’ healthcare practice handles judicial review challenges, high-profile public inquiries and investigations, as well as professional disciplinary and fitness to practise matters. Recognised for its ’technical excellence’ and ‘commercially-focused’ approach, the practice also supports the development of partnerships between hospitals, research collaborations, commercialisation projects and governance matters, alongside handling litigation, corporate, real estate and public law matters. The practice is co-led by the ’fantastic’ Kiran Bhogal, a solicitor-advocate and expert in healthcare and public law, who regularly advises on judicial reviews and high-profile public inquiries. Noted for his ‘commercial acumen’, Jamie Foster's work spans contracting, IP, collaborations, and commercial and regulatory frameworks for healthtech start-ups. Ros Foster specialises in disciplinary investigations and proceedings, as well as data protection issues, while Emma Galland handles clinical governance, judicial review challenges, and regulatory appeals.
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‘Brilliant in all respects.’
‘Hill Dickinson has the leading practice in this field. They can turn their hand to any healthcare dispute and draw on the support of allied teams (e.g. public law, employment) where necessary, offering clients a full service.’
‘City-grade expertise with a down-to-earth responsive service model, i.e., fast, clear responses not just from associates but from senior partners who remain hands-on throughout the matter. Practical, commercially-focused advice. Pragmatic yet thorough advice, tailored specifically for the client. Overall - technical excellence, commercially aware and approachable.’
'Richard Parker is excellent. Really helpful, knowledgeable, straightforward, and accessible.'
‘Kiran Bhogal is just fantastic - she is the standout partner in this field and brings huge gravitas to any case. She is a delight to work with and clients love her.’
‘I have worked with Jamie Foster over a number of years, and his commercial acumen is consistently impressive. His guidance is always pragmatic and specifically tailored to our needs as an NHS trust, demonstrating a clear understanding of both our requirements and our broader commercial objectives. Jamie is highly accommodating and unfailingly responsive - qualities that make a real difference in practice. It's this blend of exceptionally high-quality advice, pragmatism, and responsiveness that allows us to navigate complex legal issues and make confident decisions.’
Key clients
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- East London NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Business Services Authority
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust – Acute Trust
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust – Mental Health
- North Central London ICB
- North East London ICB
- Surrey Heartlands ICB
- NHS Resolution
- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS England
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Practice head
Andrew Craggs; Kiran Bhogal; Emma Galland; Jamie Foster; James Atkins; Ros Foster; Joanna Trewin; Michael Wright; Sharon Thomas; Robert McGough; Emma Stockwell