DAC Beachcroft LLP

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.