Acting for a broad array of regulatory authorities, Blake Morgan LLP acts in judicial reviews, public inquiries, and mental health-related issues. Practice co-head Bruce Potter is noted for his longstanding experience in major public procurement projects, and his knowledge of commercial drug access issues and medicines logistics. Eve Piffaretti works out of the Cardiff office and is well-known for her strong regulatory knowledge. Piffaretti is particularly adept at handling social care matters, often advising on safeguarding and human rights issues. Co-head David Hill joined the group in September 2023 from DAC Beachcroft LLP, contributing his distinctive focus on NHS governance and medicine supply chain mandates.
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Key clients
- NHS England
- Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
- Human Tissue Authority
- Health and Care Professionals Council
- NHS Wales
- Social Care Wales
- Medway Community Healthcare
- Welsh Government
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
Work highlights
- Acted for NHS England in the defence of a challenge to the exercise of its commissioning functions in the High Court and then to the Court of Appeal; NHSE was successful at both stages.
- Represented NHS England in the negotiation of the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG).
- Instructed by NHS England to act on its behalf in relation to the Covid-19 statutory public inquiry.
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Bruce Potter, David Hill