Hall Of Fame

Leading Associates

Health in West Midlands

Capsticks LLP

Seeing many hires and promotions over the past year, the growing Capsticks LLP practice advises a large number of NHS Trusts across the country. In addition, the firm advises government bodies, private healthcare providers and ICBs. Its expertise includes procurement bids and challenges as well as major project assistance, especially relating to construction. It is also experienced in redevelopment project assistance relating to the New Hospital Programme. The ‘stand out’ Henry Matveieff leads the practice in Birmingham, advising NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers on their real estate matters. Amy Holden is a noted practice member specialising in healthcare law. Bhurhan Uddin enhances the firm’s property expertise in the healthcare sector.

Practice head(s):

Henry Matveieff


Other key lawyers:

Amy Holden; Bhurhan Uddin


Testimonials

‘The Capsticks team have unrivalled knowledge and experience in the healthcare sector. They understand how the NHS works and are focused on meeting client needs.’

‘Capsticks are the market leaders in healthcare law. They offer particular expertise and experience in representing NHS Trusts in complex inquests and related investigations and claims.’

‘Amy Holden is superb: conscientious, authoritative and tactically astute. She is a compelling advocate.’

‘This is an impressive firm with a fantastic work ethic. Instructions are succinct, helpful and have great clarity.’

‘In terms of the quality of their work, it is second to none and often involves complex issues of fact and law.’

‘Amy Holden is a superb solicitor and deals with complicated medico-legal matters. She is very well respected by clients and lawyers alike.’

‘The team have been helpful and supportive. Offering constructive ideas in a clear manner and have been efficient.’

‘Personable, conscientious and with a high degree of sector relevant experience.’

Key clients

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


NHS England


Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust


NHS Resolution


Department of Health and Social Care


Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust


Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust


Arden & GEM CSU


The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust


Leicester Partnership NHS Trust


West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust


Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB


General Dental Council


Nursing and Midwifery Council


Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust


GenesisCare


Derby and Derbyshire ICB


Work highlights


  • Continuing to advise Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in relation to the construction of the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital and its relocation of services from its two existing hospitals to the new hospital.
  • Advised Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in relation to a tripartite joint venture with Oxford University and a prominent developer / philanthropist which will facilitate the development of a new state of the art mental health hospital, research facilities and the establishment of a new Oxford College.
  • Advising NHS England on the parameters for spending £900m allocated as part of the Estates and Transformation Fund, the biggest public sector investment in GP premises for the past 20 years, and in particular, the provisions of financial grants to GPs to improve their surgery premises and develop new surgery premises.

Mills & Reeve LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP is experienced in contentious and advisory support for a wide range of clients, including NHS Trusts, ICBs, pharmaceutical companies, and private healthcare providers. Its contentious expertise includes criminal investigations, inquiries and judicial reviews. In addition, the firm advises on property, development, regulatory and project matters. Jill Mason  pilots the Birmingham practice and is experienced in inquests, inquiries and judicial reviews. Jog Hundle sets the pace on employment matters that the firm handles in the health and care sectors.

Practice head(s):

Jill Mason


Other key lawyers:

Jog Hundle; Neil Ward


Testimonials

‘The team has a broad knowledge of healthcare law matters and do not expect their lawyers to remain in silos.’

‘Consistent, long-standing, knowledgeable, relatable, competent.’

‘Jill Mason is an expert, tenacious, sensitive yet thought provoking.’

‘Jog Hundle is an expert, sensitive, creative and outcome focused.’

‘The team have a depth of understanding of NHS challenges and pressures which surpasses many of their competitors.’

‘Neil Ward is passionate about doing the best job he can for his clients.’

‘Their team possesses an immense amount of experience and technical knowledge.’

‘Strong legal advice. Expertise in NHS. Professional and responsive.’

Key clients

Together for Mental Wellbeing


Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust


Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust


Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust


Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust


Lloyds Pharmacy


Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Bath


North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust


Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board


Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust


BMA Law


Cleveland Clinic


The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust


Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust


Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust


Work highlights


  • Supporting the UK Health Security Agency as one of the core participants in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
  • Acting for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust on the implementation of a Carbon Energy Fund.
  • Acting for Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in the biggest police investigation into child sexual abuse in the West Midlands.

Bevan Brittan LLP

‘Unique’ in its understanding of how the law applies to the public sector, Bevan Brittan LLP is experienced in a wide range of matters for NHS Trusts and private providers. The firm advises on infrastructure transactions, joint ventures as well as LIFT and PFI schemes. Julia Jones leads the team in Birmingham and is experienced in assisting clients in contentious contexts. Amanda Wright-Kluger, who joined the firm from Browne Jacobson LLP in September 2023, specialises in police, regulatory and government body inquests. James Gutteridge was promoted to partner in May 2023. Monica Macheng left the practice in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Julia Jones


Other key lawyers:

Amanda Wright-Kluger; James Gutteridge


Testimonials

‘Bevan Brittan LLP is unique as a law firm, in that its lawyers across all disciplines have an understanding of the law that applies to public sector/public bodes and can factor that into how they advise in their own specific field.’

‘Bevan Brittan LLP provide expert knowledge in this space.’

Key clients

NHS Resolution


Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust


Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Barts Health NHS Trust


NHS Property Services Limited


King Edward VII Hospital


University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust


The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust


Work highlights


  • Represented Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in defending an application for a High Court injunction made by a consultant  in relation to a disciplinary process.
  • Represented NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board through various hearings concerning a patient’s discharge planning, standard authorisations and capacity assessments.
  • Represented Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in the Court of Protection in authorising a care plan and the deprivation of liberty arising from it, to permit an assessment to take place against a patient’s wishes in order that the clinicians could then decide what, if any, treatment he may require and what options may be available to him.

Browne Jacobson LLP

The Birmingham office of Browne Jacobson LLP is well-versed in commercial law matters affecting health and social care clients. Its other areas of speciality include employment, real estate, regulatory and transactional. Clare Auty, who is experienced in M&A matters of healthcare businesses and advises on R&D arrangements, leads the team alongside Jacqui Atkinson, whose expertise includes employment assistance in the sector.

Practice head(s):

Jacqui Atkinson; Clare Auty


Other key lawyers:

Mark Barnett


Testimonials

‘They have staff who cover different areas and they support clients with safeguarding and maternity concerns.’

Key clients

Birmingham & Solihull ICB


Lincolnshire ICB


Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust


University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust


Towerview Healthcare Group


Avery Healthcare Group


Nuffield Health


Alliance Medical


Sygnature Discovery


St Andrews Healthcare


General Practice Alliance


Keys Group UK


Strolll


Elysium


Progress Care


Work highlights


Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP advises public sector bodies, investors and private providers on inquiries, acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. The team also specialises in advice surrounding later living care provision. Joanne Ellis guides the team, with a focus on investments, refinancings and acquisitions matters for private companies. Tom Eastwood is noted within the practice for his expertise in real estate matters within the sector.

Practice head(s):

Joanne Ellis


Other key lawyers:

Tom Eastwood; David Doogan


Key clients

Acalis Care


Secretary of State for Health & Social Care


Elevation Advisors LLP


Exemplar Healthcare


LDC Bidco (Care Homes) Limited


Consensus Support Services


Shawbrook Bank


August Equity LLP


The Orders of St. John Care Trust


Work highlights


  • Advised the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care in the high-profile Judicial Review brought by activists at All the Citizens relating to allegations of forced labour and modern slavery in the supply of surgical and medical rubber gloves to the NHS.
  • Advised Elevation Advisors on various matters including providing real estate assistance on an investment in the EHP fund by an overseas investor.
  • Acted for Shawbrook Banks Healthcare team in relation to its facility to support the acquisition by Harwood Private Equity and Pitalia Capital of Greenleaf House Group a Scottish children’s residential care and school provider.

Weightmans LLP

Weightmans LLP maintains a broad offering in the healthcare sector, advising on commercial, public inquiry, employment, immigration and property matters. Jasmine Armstrong is experienced in defending clinical negligence claims on top of her broader advice to healthcare organisations. Michael Clifford leads the team, advising private providers and corporates on M&A, joint venture and reorganisation matters. Deborah Bannister  assists national public bodies, NHS trusts and insurers on all aspects of healthcare law.

Practice head(s):

Michael Clifford; Deborah Bannister; Jasmine Armstrong


Testimonials

‘Good quality work and some stand out lawyers.’

‘The Weightmans health practice have excellent sector knowledge and provide very good levels of service.’

‘Mike Clifford provides excellent service, is very responsive and has brilliant sector knowledge.’

‘Their knowledge and practical approach to commercial work is excellent. The relationships they build are strong ones and allow for a very flexible way of working on matters.’

‘The working relationship, The ease of availability and the speed of responding.’

‘The team have been very supportive of our clinicians.’

‘Weightmans have been extremely helpful to our oranisation as a whole.’

‘Jasmine Armstrong has been extremely supportive.’

Key clients

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust


Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS


University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS


University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS


Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS


Integra Supported Housing


Hereford and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS


Weight to Go Ltd


Community Integrated Care


Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust


Healthcare Conferences UK Ltd


Work highlights


  • Advised on the expedited acquisition of Nursing Home by a council to protect the essential service.
  • Advised on a merger under A Schedule 4 of the NHS Act 2006 and statutory guidance of St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust to create Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • Representing the NHS Trust at a complex inquest into the death of a young mother who suffered complications following weight loss surgery.