DAC Beachcroft LLP‘s full-service health practice in Manchester advises clients such as NHS trusts on issues including mental health, regulatory and governance issues, clinical negligence claims, misconduct proceedings and inquests, as well as employment and real estate mandates. Sean Doherty heads up the group and has vast experience in defendant clinical negligence work, acting for NHS Resolution. Oliver Crich has expertise in public procurement law, and specialises in the health sector, covering contentious and non-contentious matters. Alison Key and Sally Morris-Smith cover real estate matters, while Jane Marshall is an expert in public sector pensions work. Chris Air is the key contact for advising both suppliers and customers of healthcare IT solutions.
Testimonials
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Sean Doherty the lead partner for clinical risk is an engaging leader who supports collaboration to drive learning from claims.’
‘The team is keen to ensure collaborative working and to improve patient safety.’
Work highlights
- Assisted Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust with a guide to assessing liability coverage of a variety of arrangements with which the trust was involved.
- Advised the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in relation to the recall of patients with Zimmer NexGen stemmed option tibial components in accordance with FSN-2022-117.