Fieldfisher houses a broad group known for its handling of public inquiries, public law and licensing issues, and mandates involving health services contracts. Sarah Ellson heads the practice, routinely assisting optical providers, well-being companies, and pharma companies with compliance projects, and regulatory issues concerning staff and premises. Ellson is particularly well-known for acting for life sciences start-ups. Noted for his strong focus on corporate and commercial law, Neil Palmer routinely assists regulators and NHS bodies.
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- 'The breadth of experience in healthcare regulation makes the team at Fieldfisher particularly well-placed to provide quality advice.'
- 'Sarah Ellson has a wealth of experience in regulatory matters, which is evident in her legally rigorous but also absolutely practical advice. She is also notably responsive and can usually offer timely advice on complex issues.'
Key clients
- Novartis Pharma AG
- The Covid-19 Inquiry
- Thirwall Inquiry
- Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
- City Healthcare Partnership CIC
- Rowlands Pharmacies
- Phoenix Healthcare
- Myeloma UK
- Cynergy Bank Limited
- Shawbrook Bank Limited
- Jersey Hemp
Work highlights
- Providing the Solicitor to the Thirlwall Inquiry and a solicitor team responsible for the setup and gathering of materials and evidence, planning and delivering this healthcare inquiry and its report and recommendations.
- Advising Myeloma UK on its successful appeals against the National Institute for Health and Social Care Excellence (NICE) when key myeloma treatments were not recommended for NHS reimbursement, resulting in a new decision which will see one of the key medications recommended and reimbursed.
- Advising Novartis on local regulations and legislation in relation to Patient Support Programmes (PSPs).
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Sarah Ellson