Insurance specialist Markel Law LLP has ‘real strength in depth’ when it comes to healthcare-related health and safety issues. Deborah Nicholson heads up the practice, and is known for her vast knowledge of healthcare, often acting for CQC regulated clients in inquests and public inquiries. Lauren Wilson‘s primary area of expertise is health and social care, assisting medical professionals and insurers with a range of investigations and enforcements. Francesca Snape is particularly adept at acting for medical professionals in investigations concerning fitness to practice, areas in which Christian Carr, who joined from DAC Beachcroft LLP in June 2023, is also an expert.
Testimonials
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‘Specialist and highly knowledgeable team of experienced regulatory lawyers.’
‘On every occasion I feel incredibly well supported and their legal experience is second to none.’
‘Francesca Snape always puts the client first, she has impeccable judgement and is tremendously knowledgeable, she is a pleasure to work with.’
‘The team has real strength in depth, with expertise across several areas of law that enables them to offer well-rounded and commercial advice to clients.’
‘The team is well led by Deborah Nicholson. Lauren Wilson is a rising star, bright, quick and great with clients. Francesca Snape is excellent, with a real care for clients.’
‘Francesca Snape is a star in the firm due to her client care, empathy and supportive work with clients facing complex problems and prosecutions.’
Key clients
- Federation of Small Businesses
- Towergate
- Rethink
- Blue Sky Care Group Ltd
- ANA Treatment Centre
- Blue Mountain Homes
- Sussex Grange Limited
- Turners and Moore
- W.S. Barrett & Sons
- Drive Limited (Wales)
- Miladul Islam
- FirstCol Services Ltd
- O M Care Limited
- RWH & Sons Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised an alcohol detoxification facility in relation to a police investigation and an inquest following the death of a service user who was suspected to have consumed alcohol based hand sanitiser at the facility at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Representing a social care provider in a judge led inquest looking at the treatment of a vulnerable child who was charged with terrorism offences after being groomed by known terrorists that were being monitored by the security services.
- Represented a care provider who was under criminal investigation by the CQC following a choking incident.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Deborah Nicholson