Hill Dickinson LLP advises major NHS Trusts, administrative bodies, and primary care providers across the North East, offering expertise in healthcare commercial, employment, primary care, procurement and property matters. The team is also increasingly active in the life sciences space, supporting high-value projects in collaboration with commercial specialists. Andrea Proudlock leads the team and specialises in healthcare real estate work. Lucy Probert is noted for her expertise in complex outsourcings and procurements for the NHS and public sector bodies. Catherine Burns heads the life sciences practice within the real estate team, bringing specialist insight into this growing area of work.
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‘Great sector experience.’
‘The team show real expertise in dealing with, in a pragmatic way, the trials and tribulations of a small organisation involved in contracting for services with both NHS Trusts and big pharma.’
'No egos , listen and respond to what is required when it is required.'
Key clients
- City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited
- Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
- North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
- NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit
- Northumbria Primary Care Limited
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- London International Patient Services Limited
- Derbyshire Facilities and Support Services Limited
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
Advising on the creation of a £42.6m Community Diagnostic Centre from a former Sainsbury’s store in Stoke (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust).
Advised London International Patient Services on the development of a state-of-the-art clinic and pharmacy within retail space at Battersea Power Station.
Advising Personal Homecare Pharmacy Limited on its contractual arrangements with pharmaceutical companies, its partner nursing care provider, and NHS organisations.
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Practice head
Andrea Proudlock
Other key lawyers
Lucy Probert; Catherine Burns