Burges Salmon LLP
Richard is a Dispute Resolution Partner specialising in complex commercial disputes and public procurement litigation across various sectors with a particular focus on Healthcare.
England - South West • Public sector
Burges Salmon LLP
A key destination for private sector healthcare providers, Burges Salmon LLP ‘s ’first-class’ Bristol-based healthcare practice assists clients with procurement and contractual advice, M&A transactions and healthcare regulatory matters. The team is led by procurement and regulatory specialist Patrick Parkin, praised by clients for his 'depth of knowledge and experience'. Richard Binns handles litigation and alternative dispute resolution for domestic and international healthcare clients, while Lucy Pegler specialises in technology and data protection matters. Other names to note include Rory Trust, who frequently advises on contractual, procurement and regulatory issues related to major healthcare projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Burges Salmon are able to run highly complex and fast-paced procurement litigation in an efficient and calm manner. The partners and associates have very sound judgment.’
‘Andrew Walls is a secure hand on the tiller; he has good strategic judgment and is extremely well-organised.’
‘The Burges Salmon team is extremely approachable, personable and friendly. The team has quickly become an extension of our in-house legal department and has quickly developed strong relationships across the business.
- The team’s knowledge, understanding and practicality in dealing with complex scenarios is first class, direct and much appreciated.’
‘Patrick Parkin has been incredible. His understanding of our business and its unique position within the market is exceptional and a trusted advisor who is irreplaceable.
- 'Patrick's depth of knowledge and experience of the public and health sector is simply first class. He's ability to break down complex issues and advise in a practical and in simple terms is excellent.’
Key clients
- Spire Healthcare plc
- DHSC
- Care Quality Commission
- Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
- Optegra Eye Healthcare
- Cambridge Perfusion LLP
- Ludlow Street Healthcare / Ludlow Street Investment Corp.
- GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance
- Somerset Care
- NHS Shared Business Services
- Eucalyptus
- Cumulus Oncology Limited
- Nodus Oncology Limited
- Neurochase Therapeutics Limited
- Cobalt Health
Work highlights
- Advising GSTT on its collaborative procurement, alongside its NHS partners, to have access to private hospital theatres for the treatment of cancer patients.
- Advised Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of a novel $100m zero-dose programme to immunise children across marginalised communities.
- Advising Spire Healthcare on competition law, including merger control and compliance matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Parkin