Jodie Sinclair
Bevan Brittan LLPThe ‘practical and solution-focused’ team at Bevan Brittan LLP is ably led by Jodie Sinclair. The group has considerable niche expertise in the NHS and independent health and care sectors. It supports these employers on a wide range of issues, such as workforce redesign projects through to employment litigation and whistleblowing cases. It is also skilled at handling many other issues, including consultant engagement models, and developing organisational approaches to complex gender identities. Alastair Currie is highly regarded for his knowledge of healthcare contractual and regulatory frameworks.
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‘Their ability to rapidly understand situations with multiple elements has been incredibly helpful. The common sense approach, with clarity around options and risks and benefits of different approaches, has ensured that all involved felt included and comfortable in the steps we took.'
‘Alastair Currie has an ability to say difficult things in a kind and clear way. He sees to the heart of issues quickly and provides reassurance around what is material and what is not. He was happy to explain things, and it always felt like we were developing approaches together.’
‘Responsiveness, high quality of advice from associate to senior partner level. Approachable and friendly, yet highly professional at all times I have worked most closely with Jodie Sinclair.'
‘Jodie Sinclair has been our main contact, and she has always been responsive, giving solid advice and being able to understand our nuances in the sensitive area of work that we operate.’
‘Bevan Brittan are highly experienced in matters relating to healthcare regulation standards and governance and have a robust team who are able to provide valuable assistance for a small private clinic such as ours.’
‘Alastair Currie and Jodie Sinclair were immensely responsive and understood well the practical realities of managing a large, complex organisation.'
- ‘Jodie Sinclair is practical, solution focused and absolutely delivers. She has a team that mirrors this approach. Some lawyers present options without opinion, but Jodie provides both.'
‘Alastair Currie, Ruth Le Page and their team at Bevan Brittan provided expert support through very challenging and high profile litigation and advisory processes, to guide us to the right outcome. I commend their understanding of the healthcare system and sensitive approach to client support.’
Key clients
- NHS England
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- St George’s University Hospitals NHS FT
- Royal Free London NHS FT
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS FT
- Medway NHS FT
- Kent Community Health NHS FT
Work highlights
- Defended NHS England and the Chief People Officer of the NHS against high profile employment claims for sex and race discrimination by the organisation’s Director of Equality and Inclusion.
- Advised We Change Lives, a major social care charity, on a £7m acquisition of a residential care business, 3L Care Group.
- Advised Mysa Care and Support Ltd on the acquisition of supported living, residential, respite and day care business and wholly owned subsidiaries, in a £24.5m deal.
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Jodie Sinclair