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DAC Beachcroft LLP advises independent and public sector healthcare clients – including the NHS as well as regulators, commissioners, social care and mental health operators, and independent hospitals – on commercial, transactional, employment and regulatory matters. The ‘knowledgeable’ team is also noted for handling complex inquests into deaths in clinical settings, as well as advising on NHS policy decision-making and implementation. Practice head Hamza Drabu, who also leads the firm’s medtech group, is experienced in commercial transactions concerning the NHS. Udara Ranasinghe is an expert in health employment and sector-specific restructuring, reorganisations, and M&A. Alistair Robertson focuses on public law, and judicial reviews in particular, while Darryn Hale advises on health information governance. Gemma Brannigan is recognised for her regulatory expertise, especially in inquests, Court of Protection cases, and look-back investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘DAC Beachcroft's healthcare practice is at the very forefront of the market in handling complex inquests concerning deaths in clinical settings. They regularly appear in substantial inquests involving clinical professionals, and are superb in representing the interests of Trusts and clinicians sensitively and effectively.’
‘The DACB team are one of the market leaders in this field. They have considerable expertise acting for regulators and regulated entities (pharmaceutical companies), placing them in an almost unique position to see both sides of the market.’
Key clients
- Circle Health Group
- NHS England
Work highlights
Advising NHS England on the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry. NHS England has a relevant role in many of the inquiry's modules as commissioner of healthcare services, regulator of NHS bodies and central coordinator of the NHS.