Having recently represented NHS England in the Covid-19 inquiry, DAC Beachcroft LLP‘s comprehensive team is involved in a number of high-profile engagements across the public and private health sectors. Alongside inquiries, the practice has extensive experience spanning regulatory enforcement matters, commercial and public procurement work, medtech issues and infrastructure transactions. Based in Bristol, Corinne Slingo is a key name for national healthcare regulatory matters, alongside Louise Wiltshire. ’Astute solicitor’ Rachel Roberts-Jenkins leads the national clinical risk team, an area in which Hannah Volpe also excels. Katy Horner leads on health employment mandates, while corporate matters are deftly handled by James Reed. Public law expert Alistair Robertson is another highly skilled practitioner, and Simon Perkins is highlighted for his expertise advising insurers on medical malpractice cases, whereas Stan Campbell has additional breadth on health and social care real estate work. Emma Jane-Dalley assists charities, hospices, and other groups, and Sarah Woods focuses on mental health cases and inquests.
Testimonials
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- 'Deep expertise in health and public sector law and unique depth of experience in health technology appraisals.'
- 'Alistair Robertson and Amy Smith are responsive, deeply knowledgeable and balanced in their advice and counsel.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- The Medical Defence Union
Work highlights
- Represented a Mental Health Trust in a multi-party inquest before the Senior Coroner of Berkshire involving the death of a local Headteacher following an Ofsted inspection which took place in November-December 2023.
- Acted for Brainkind as purchaser and occupier on completion of the sale for £25m of a bespoke brain assistive facility and all legal aspects of its acquisition of three neurological care services operated by Sue Ryder.