Healthcare

Bevan Brittan LLP

Operating out of London and Bristol, Bevan Brittan LLP houses a team of ‘hardworking, extremely knowledgeable, specialists in the field’. The team assists an array of NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICB). Sharon Renouf leads the team and is renowned for advising on procurement issues and matters involving private finance initiative (PFI) schemes. Rosemary Jago‘s primary area of focus is the procurement and funding of health facilities through NHS contracting with the private sector. Vincent Buscemi is known for his extensive knowledge of the senior living, social care, and health sectors, routinely acting for investors, funders, and providers. Letitia Winterflood-Blood is an expert in handling the commercial aspects of partnering projects within the health sector. Joanna Lloyd is a key name for inquests concerning patient safety issues.

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Testimonials

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‘One of if not the best team for healthcare in the country. Hard-working, extremely knowledgeable, specialists in the field. They are able to deal with issues quickly and robustly, give good advice at the start, and know how to manage challenging problems in healthcare quickly and proportionately.’
‘Hannah Taylor is a real star; she is the hardest working lawyer in the field, has tremendous knowledge and insight and solves problems.’
‘One-stop-shop for healthcare needs, the team can handle any aspect of a case. Technically switched on, collaborative: a joy to work with.’
‘Hannah Taylor is brilliant. She is an effective individual but also a fantastic asset to any team.’
‘Great people with excellent sector expertise. Work collaboratively and well-organised. Excellent communication and support for all relevant legal matters.’
‘I have worked with Bevan Brittan for nearly 20 years - their advice has always been spot on and their support is second to none.’
‘Rosemary Jago's knowledge of the health sector is excellent and her pragmatic approach is worth so much.’
‘Sharon Renouf and Charlotte Scourfield have incredibly wide experience within the health sector both with the NHS and private sector and actively work as if an extension of the client team they are working with.’

Key clients

NHS England
Community Health Partnerships
NHS Property Services Limited
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Gloucestershire ICB
NHS Devon ICB
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS FT
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH)
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
NHS North West London ICB
Siemens Healthcare Limited
King Edward VII Hospital

Work highlights

Advising an NHS Trust on the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital. This is a site of 18 hectares on the edge of Epping Forest.
Advised Community Health Partnerships on the community diagnostic centre at Finchley Memorial Hospital to be funded and delivered by CHP, as part of the CDC Programme.
Advised on a range innovative commercial arrangements includin the commercial joint venture with DDM Health Limited for a range of clinical services and white label arrangements.