Brabners offers a fully integrated health practice, advising a broad client base across the pharmaceutical, dental, optical, telemedicine, and HealthTech sectors on both regulatory and litigation matters. The team is led by Richard Hough, who has particular expertise in advising clients within the pharmacy sector. On the corporate side, David Seddon and Christian Peace handle pharmaceutical acquisitions, disposals, and venture capital investments. Thorrun Govind is a key contact for regulatory compliance, risk management, and professional conduct issues, and Hewi Ma specialises in dental M&A transactions, while Eugene Pena also advises on care home matters.
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Testimonials
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- Brabners is very quick at providing updates; you can always rely on them to provide a response to your questions, whether it's an email or a phone call.
- All interactions with any persons at Brabners have been excellent, and I would highly recommend.
- The individuals I have worked with, in particular Chris Peace, stand out for his strong transactional experience in the pharmacy sector and his ability to provide commercially focused advice. Chris is approachable, responsive, and able to explain complex legal issues in a straightforward way. What differentiates them from competitors is their familiarity with pharmacy-specific considerations, such as NHS contract transfers and regulatory compliance, which adds real value during acquisitions. The partners provide clear strategic direction, while associates are efficient, detail-oriented, and proactive in progressing matters. Overall, the team is reliable and consistent, with a strong focus on getting transactions completed smoothly.
- Brabners is a 'northern powerhouse' of a practice, yet one with a social conscience. Its 'Brabners Foundation' has an impressive involvement in the local community, supporting local charities. Professionally, they are known to successfully act on national high-profile cases.
- Andrew Graham is a super responsive partner and great at providing advice on high-value matters and strategy. Zainab Hussein is a great associate lawyer, great with the business, and helps find practical solutions for the business.
- They have invested in really understanding our business in depth. Super responsive lawyers who are amazing but also provide practical and commercial advice. Very good value for money.
Key clients
- Well Pharmacy
- Pharmacy 2U
- Allcures PLC
- Damira Healthcare
- Pharmaceuticals Direct
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- Chemist-4-u
- The Bullen Healthcare Group
- Jardines Pharmacy Group
- MSN & Lunts Pharmacy Group
- Centred Solutions
- Releaf
Work highlights
Supported Bestway t/a Well Pharmacy, the independent pharmacy chain, with a broad range of corporate, regulatory, commercial and property work.
Supported the wholesaler, Alliance Healthcare, serving over 17,000 pharmacies, doctors, hospitals and health centres from 12 service centres across the UK for its employment law requirements.
Advised UK Damira Dental Studios on employment, corporate, immigration and property matters.
Practice head
Richard Hough
Other key lawyers
David Seddon; Christian Peace; Thorrun Govind; Hewi Ma; Eugene Pena