Weightmans LLP advises public sector health and care clients – including NHS providers, commissioners, emergency services and other regulated care providers – on high-level judicial reviews, public inquiries and clinical negligence cases. The firm also leverages its regulatory expertise to advise on NHS governance and sector-related commercial, corporate, employment and property matters. Practice head Richard Jolly closely works with NHS Resolution and advises NHS Trusts on patient safety. Regulatory defence specialist Nythan Smith is praised for his ‘professional and reassuring’ advice. Andrew Parsons has retired.
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Testimonials
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‘Nythan Smith paid attention to the case. He gave clear instructions and made sure he had the information he required of us, even if it meant going through things several times. He had a clear and straightforward conversation, which led to a mutual understanding of the position. He was outstanding.’
- 'Nythan Smith gives a very professional and reassuring service.'
- 'Nythan Smith has represented us in numerous cases. He is knowledgeable and thorough, and in most cases wins for us. He is specialised in the private care sector with good knowledge of CQC procedures. He has the ability to work with our senior management team, consolidating the data and evidence and presenting it in the strongest light for us.'
- 'The onboarding process for new clients is quick and efficient. The billing is clear and concise.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- NHS Blood & Transplant
- Central North West London NHS FT
- Chelsea and Westminster NHS FT
- Great Ormond Street
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT
- Imperial College
- NHS England
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS FT
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
- Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
Representing Chelsea and Westminster NHS FT in the Deakin-Stephenson v Behar & Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust case, where the team achieved a result of nil damages against a case that was in excess of £1 million.
Advising the four former Executives and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust in the statutory public inquiry investigating the concerns arising from the crimes committed by neonatal nurse Lucy Letby.
Acted for a GMS contract holder in judicial review proceedings in the High Court, disputing the decision of the NHS adjudicator to uphold NHS England’s termination of his contract.
Practice head
Richard Jolly; Emlyn Williams; Simon Gomersall; Rachel Kneale; Michael Clifford; Dewi Ap-Thomas
Other key lawyers
Nythan Smith