The team at Davidson Chalmers Stewart is recommended for its specialism in NHS medical partnership, dental practice, and care sector work. Co-head Andy Drane is a key contact for all issues relating to medical partnerships and NHS primary medical operators, while practice co-head Craig Stirling acts for a diverse client list of vets, dentists, and nursery operators. Laura Irvine leads the firm’s regulatory group and routinely assists GP practices with subject access requests and data protection issues. Lisa Kitson is a key name for medical partnership agreement mandates, while Nathan Adam focuses on issues surrounding the GP sustainability loan programme, in addition to handling work relating to the effects of long COVID.
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‘I have very much appreciated the help and advice I have received from the firm. What has been helpful for me is that I have been able to consult different people in the organisation for advice in different areas of business.’
‘Laura Irvine explained things in terms that made it easy for us to understand. We had a wide-ranging conversation about the various data protection implications of the particular project that we are working on. I felt that she had really listened to what our needs were. She showed a perfect blend of being authoritative and knowledgeable, with the ability to translate the legal and other requirements for our needs.’
‘Very approachable people with good knowledge from the team. Delegate and work well within the firm to find the person with the best expertise. Excellent at providing advice in an easy-to-understand approach.'
‘Nathan Adam has been excellent. Lisa Kitson has kept an excellent oversight on the work and has always been up to date when covering. Laura Irvine is knowledgeable in her advice she has given to us. All offer reassurance when anxiety piques!’
‘Good experience in complex situations with a forensic eye for detail, along with reasonable assessments of options and outcomes.’
‘Craig Stirling has been an invaluable help over the last 2 years. I have been impressed with his balanced outlook when looking at difficult scenarios and he has given excellent advice as we negotiate our position. Latterly, Nathan Adam has also been supporting us. Nathan has been particularly helpful recently.'
Key clients
- MHA Auchlochan
- Lothian Medical Committee
- MDDUS
- Mansfield Care Limited
- Balhousie Care Group
- Lammermuir Care Limited
- Platt & Common Dental Surgery
- Lorn Medical Centre
- Mavor Medical Practice
- Polmont Park Medical Group
Work highlights
Assisting the administrators of MHA Auchlochan with the sale process.
Advising on the refinancing of Mansfield’s portfolio of 14 Scottish care homes with Barclays Bank.
Advised Lothian Local Medical Committee on a critical initiative to recover facilities management costs from NHS Lothian.
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Practice head
Andy Drane; Craig Stirling
Other key lawyers
Laura Irvine; Lisa Kitson; Nathan Adam