DAC Beachcroft LLP

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DAC Beachcroft LLP undertakes a range of clinical negligence matters, including large multi-party claims, product liability issues, regulatory and criminal investigations as well as a range of mental health matters for a significant number of NHS trusts and foundations. Manchester-based Sean Doherty leads the team and advises NHS resolution as well as various other NHS trusts on a range of regulatory, criminal and clinical negligence investigations and proceedings. Further active practitioners in Manchester include Harald Loeffler, Joanne Dumphy, Caroline Dean, Claire Fitzgerald and Alex-Faye Grundy. Oliver Crich left the team in August 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Sean Doherty is a well regarded in his field. He works along side lawyers, clients and academics to develop collaborative working. He is highly knowledgeable of the sector.’
  • ‘Joanne Dumphy is friendly, approachable, engaged, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.’

Key clients

  • NHS Resolution
  • NHS England

Work highlights

Advised Manchester University Foundation Trust in the North West in relation to the evolving drafts of the NHP Agreement including highlighting the key risks (such as best for Programme Decisions, NHP Resolution Rights, compliance with Hospital 2.0 design) and mitigation factors in relation to these risks.