Ashfords LLP 's Bristol-based team is jointly led by Jocelyn Ormond, who focuses on assisting with M&A and joint venture transactions, and Ben Tarrant, who specialises in advising on property portfolio transactions and management. The group has a solid track record in representing NHS trusts, GP practices, independent hospitals and private equity entities in a wide spectrum of matters, including real estate issues, regulatory matters, employment work and data-related transactions. Brett Lambe is adept at advising on cases involving an overlap between healthcare and the provision of digital services. Kirsty Cooke advises on employment law issues.
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'Jocelyn Ormond has a strong legal mind and offers a fantastic network within the healthcare and health technology spheres. He is very involved in the detail and builds key trusted adviser relationships with his clients, which makes resolving tricky legal and commercial issues easier.'
Key clients
- Geoghegan Holdings
- Nexus Bioquest
- South West Care Homes
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- DW Healthcare Partners
- Cedar Care Homes
- Compass Children’s Homes
- Circle Health
- The Medical
- Vamstar
- Iksuda Therapeutics
- Holland & Barrett
Work highlights
Advising Vamstar on negotiations for a number of master service agreements with leading global healthcare providers and frameworks supporting the launch of a healthcare procurement-as-a-service model.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Brett Lambe
Practice head
Jocelyn Ormond; Ben Tarrant
Other key lawyers
Kirsty Cooke; Brett Lambe