Brodies LLP handles a range of health mandates, including the acquisition and financing of healthcare facilities, in addition to regulatory matters and national inquiries. With a strong focus in corporate and real estate financing, Peter Kelly jointly leads the team alongside Christine O’Neill, who advises on mandates concerning healthcare regulation. Stuart Murray, a key member of the firm’s infrastructure practice, handles project building and design work, while Jamie Dunne assists with public procurement matters. Other contacts in the group include Kate Donachie and Laura McMillan, who sit within the firm’s wider insurance and risk team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Christine O'Neill is ably supported by a knowledgeable and diligent team in the field of healthcare regulation. Christine is both an authoritative adviser and passionate advocate.’

  • ‘Brodies are extremely knowledgeable and offer high quality and well-thought advice.’

  • 'Stuart Murray's support continues to be invaluable and his understanding of what we require as a client is crucial to the delivery of successful outcomes.'

  • ‘The team is flexible and accommodating at short notice when dealing with queries. They offer pragmatic solutions and support, they see issues from different perspectives and offer clients some options to consider. They are personable and build an authentic rapport with clients.' 

  • ‘Their ability to approach issues which are often sector specific with an acuity of knowledge and expertise, which is garnered from effective listening and knowledge development. An impressive range of individuals with diverse and complementary skills.’

  • 'Brodies provide comprehensive advice. This combined with their commercially aware approach means that optimal solutions are found to complex matters.'

Key clients

  • Parklands Care Group
  • Oakland Care
  • Meallmore Care Group
  • Northcare Care Homes
  • Triodos Bank
  • University of St Andrews
  • Professional Standards Authority
  • TC BioPharm Limited
  • Leucid Bio Limited
  • Robertson Facilities Management Limited
  • University of Swansea
  • EquiSisk Consortium

Work highlights

  • Advising Scottish Care in connection with its engagement with the UK and Scottish public inquiries since the Inquiries were established.
  • Representing the Scottish Government in the UK Infected Blood Inquiry.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Kelly, Christine O'Neill

Other key lawyers

Stuart Murray, Jamie Dunne, Kate Donachie, Laura McMillan