With notable strength in advising on healthcare-related real estate issues, Hill Dickinson LLP’s healthcare team handles primary care, procurement, property, and commercial health issues. Andrea Proudlock and Alison Oliver jointly head up the department. Proudlock has a strong track record advising NHS clients on real estate portfolio and developments issues, while Oliver oversees the firm’s commercial health and primary care offering, advising individual practitioners, primary care networks, and GP federations on regulatory issues. Lucy Probert is a name to note for NHS contracting instructions, particularly concerning outsourcing projects and procurement matters.
Testimonials
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‘I believe their personable approach, and knowledge of the healthcare landscape including a robust understanding of the legislative levers, makes them uniquely placed to provide solid advice, guidance and support products to the healthcare system.’
‘The team is very accessible with a high level of expertise on health collaboration. We have access to a senior partner, who brings with him external expertise/consultancy as required. The level of expertise and insight to future policy is very valuable, it is clear that the team is well connected with our peers across the country. The level of contact is good, with plenty of opportunity for informal networking and discussion.’
‘Andrea Proudlock is the consummate professional.’
‘Interactions with the Hill Dickinson healthcare team have always been positive. Client focused and solutions focused.'
‘Alison Oliver: Good sector specific knowledge, articulate, able to explain things simply to clients.’
‘Friendly and approachable. Always available to discuss any issues and to respond and turnaround requests quickly.’
‘Good, rounded team able to bring a range of expertise to issues and apply right level of seniority to the tasks at hand. Also, always available for an informal discussion ahead of any formal engagement.’
‘We have worked with Alison Oliver for a number of years. This history enables Alison to understand our particular circumstances and needs and be able to act quickly while being detailed and thorough. Alison is a clear communicator who puts effort into developing relationships and understanding with her clients.’
Key clients
- NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
- NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit
- North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- London International Patient Services Limited
- Community Ventures Company (No1) Limited
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Surrey Integrated Care Board
- NHS England
- Sunderland Place Partnership
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Northumbria Primary Care Limited
Work highlights
- Advised NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) on public procurement law, public law and public relations in connection with the “Save Withnell Health Centre” campaign.
- Advising North of England Commissioning Support on Capacity Tracker, which is a cloud-based digital tool that enables healthcare organisations to share vacancy and capacity information in real time, supporting patient care by reducing discharge waiting times.
- Advising Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust on a range of property matters from future development sites to leases linked with the delivery of NHS services.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrea Proudlock, Alison Oliver