England - South West • Public sector
Ashfords LLP
The healthcare and life sciences practice at Ashfords LLP is chaired by Jocelyn Ormond and Ben Tarrant, both of whom work out of the firm’s Bristol office. Acting for a diverse client base that includes NHS trusts, private hospital operators and digital healthcare centres, the team handles a broad range of matters; property acquisitions and venture capital investments stand out as key recent areas of focus. Kirsty Cooke contributes expertise in employment and immigration matters to the team, while Katie Webber is a Court of Protection proceedings specialist. Partner Vanessa James left the firm in August 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘The Ashfords team provide complete oversight of complex transactional/licensing negotiations and agreements whilst appreciating the need for clarity and pragmatism.’
‘The Ashfords team provide exemplary advice and guidance which is stage appropriate and tailored to the company's requirements.’
Key clients
- The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust
- Spire Healthcare
- CareTech
- Nexus Bioquest
- Cedar Care Homes
- Solent Childcare
- Compass Children’s Homes
- Aspris Children’s Services
- Silva Care
- The Medical
- eConsult Health
- Gaia Fertility
- Vamstar
- Lindus Health
- Iksuda Therapeutics
- Holland & Barrett
- Helping Hands
Work highlights
- Advised The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on a range of employment, immigration and regulatory matters, including matters of strategic focus.
- Advised Compass Children’s Homes in connection with 30 property acquisitions.
- Advised Vamstar on its $9.5m Series A funding round and on a range of commercial matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jocelyn Ormond, Ben Tarrant