Charles Stent
Bevan Brittan LLPBevan Brittan LLP serves as a trusted advisor to a wide array of NHS Trusts and clinical commissioners, maintaining enduring partnerships with a range of NHS organisations including NHS Resolution and NHS Property Services. The ‘legally astute and clinically literate’ team is recognised for its transactional proficiency in joint ventures and PFI schemes. Assisting clients with governance and regulatory issues, advice relating to the Health and Care Bill and IP advice are further areas of strength. Michael Boyd heads up the team and has a proven track record in advising trusts on procurement for hospital redevelopments. Judith Hopper is an expert in PFI/PPP disputes. Charles Stent is well-placed to handle acquisitions and disposals for NHS bodies.
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‘They are both legally astute and clinically literate, which is a vital combination.’
‘Sector knowledge and practices help this team manage issues very well. Combine this with a carefully considered approach to issues and you have a well-oiled and experienced team.’
‘The three main team members that I deal with are Judith Hopper, Emma Beynon and Adrian Webb, all of who are easy to deal with, responsive and importantly ready to challenge and probe any opinion that I offer. ’
‘Individuals are all very flexible with their availability and are excellent subject matter experts in terms of complex PFI Agreements.’
- 'Michael Boyd is the main partner we work with. His strengths are that he has a good depth of experience, history and knowledge in the field (PFI in the health sector), and is also practical and pragmatic on issues that are not always straightforward and/or may be a bit more nuanced.’
Key clients
- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Property Services Limited
- Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Community Health Partnerships Limited
- University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Work highlights
- Advising The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust on the £160m extension of its major medical equipment service extension.
- Advising Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust on the sale by Henry Boot of its 50% share of its property development joint venture with the Trust.
- Advising Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust on the negotiated early termination of Hotel Services provided as part of its PFI project; its PFI project, and the redevelopment of its site at Calderdale Royal Infirmary.
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Michael Boyd
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