Hall Of Fame

Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Health in West Midlands

Capsticks LLP

Praised for its ‘diverse knowledge base’, Capsticks LLP routinely acts for major private healthcare providers and NHS bodies on development programmes and government investment initiatives. On the contentious side, the team is well versed in employment tribunal claims and PFI termination disputes, with the Birmingham-based lead Henry Matveieff being highly experienced in public and privately funded capital projects. Also in Birmingham, Amy Holden is a healthcare law specialist, and Jonathan Lewis is highly knowledgeable in discrimination and whistleblowing litigation. Both Bhurhan Uddin and Vicky O’Sullivan are also recommended for their acquisition and grant funding knowledge.

Praxisleiter:

Andrew Rowland; Henry Matveieff


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Amy Holden; Jonathan Lewis; Bhurhan Uddin; Vicky O’Sullivan; Natasha Sond; Alexandra Law


Referenzen

‘I find Capsticks have a brilliantly cohesive team full of excellent lawyers. They deal with very sensitive cases and witnesses in an appropriate and professional manner.’

‚The above are all excellent lawyers and form a great team and are seamlessly able to assist with cases of one of their number is not available. Albeit differing in their seniority, you can see how they have all had consistent training within the firm of the highest calibre.’

‘This is an excellent employment team. They deal particularly well with public sector healthcare clients and have a great reputation.’

Kernmandanten

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


NHS England


Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust


NHS Resolution


Department of Health and Social Care


Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust


Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust


Arden & GEM CSU


The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust


Leicester Partnership NHS Trust


West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust


Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB


General Dental Council


Nursing and Midwifery Council


Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust


GenesisCare


Derby and Derbyshire ICB


Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust


Gloucester Health and Care NHS Trust


University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Foundation Trust


Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust


East London NHS Foundation Trust


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advise Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in relation to the construction of the new [£980m] Midland Metropolitan Hospital and its relocation of services from its two existing hospitals to the new hospital.
  • Advised Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in relation to a tripartite joint venture with Oxford University and a prominent developer/philanthropist which will facilitate the development of a [£200m] new mental health hospital, research facilities, and the establishment of a new Oxford College.
  • Advising NHS England on the parameters for spending £900m allocated as part of the Estates and Transformation Fund, the biggest public sector investment in GP premises for the past 20 years, and in particular, the provisions of financial grants to GPs to improve their surgery premises and develop new surgery premises.

Mills & Reeve LLP

Led by the firm’s national head of health and care Jill Mason, Mills & Reeve LLP has a strong track record in advising on governance arrangements and complex procurement work, regularly representing NHS trusts and university hospitals. The firm boasts considerable litigation expertise, with a specific focus on employment tribunal claims relating to unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Mason is experienced in assisting public and independent sector providers and NHS commissioners on all manner of healthcare law proceedings, while Birmingham-based Michael Whatley is a development and investment disposal specialist. Rhian Vandrill is knowledgeable in commercial and contractual issues. Jog Hundle and Neil Ward are also recommended.

Praxisleiter:

Jill Mason


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michael Whatley; Rhian Vandrill; Jog Hundle; Neil Ward; Claire Crawford; Kirstie Lennox; Claire Bridgman; Holly Morrison-Carter


Referenzen

‘My trust has a longstanding and crucial relationship with Mills & Reeve. Over many years they have taken the time to understand our needs and challenges to provide a bespoke and exceptional service to the Trust with Coronial procedures and beyond. They support us with the technology to share and compile complex information. Mills & Reeve collaborative style sees them as supportive and responsive. I have recommended Mills & Reeve to other organisations and will continue to do so.’

‘Standout Mills & Reeve individuals we have personally worked with recently are Claire Bridgeman, Neil Ward and Holly Morrison-Carter. Nothing is too much trouble for them, they have guided us through complex inquests supporting our staff and Governance leads. They have provided bespoke training and resources which we now use as standard for inquest preparation. Their billing advice is always open and transparent. They have exacting standards when representing the Trust and a friendly, can-do approach when supporting the Trust. Their expertise and proactivity is hugely appreciated. Their commercial acumen and knowledge of our sector is second to none.

‘Excellent team, who are incredibly supportive.’

Kernmandanten

Supply Chain Coordination Limited


NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board


Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board


NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board


South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust


Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust


North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board


Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board


NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board


NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board


The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board


Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust


NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board


Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust


University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board


Department of Health and Social Care


Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board


University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust


Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


General Dental Council


NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board


South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust


Wye Valley NHS Trust


Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust


Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust


Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity


South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and Innovate Healthcare Services Ltd


The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board in the leading Court of Protection decision on the issue of anticipatory declarations.
  • Advising Supply Chain Coordination Limited and its executive leadership and HR teams on transformative insourcing and restructuring initiatives, ensuring it is strategically positioned for future success.
  • Advising South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and Innovate Healthcare Services Ltd on their strategic procurement of a hosted electronic patient record system in collaboration with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Advising clients across the health tech, healthcare real estate, and hospital sectors, Pinsent Masons LLP has vast expertise in managing complex M&A and corporate restructurings. Based in Birmingham, Joanne Ellis heads the practice, predominantly acting on behalf of private companies and private equity-backed major operators in refinancings, investments, and disposals. Tom Eastwood is a life sciences property expert, David Doogan leads the banking and restructuring division, and Michael Lakin specialises in joint ventures and corporate governance proceedings. Tom Denslow is also noted as an integral member of the team.

Praxisleiter:

Joanne Ellis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tom Eastwood; David Doogan; Michael Lakin; Tom Denslow


Kernmandanten

Aedifica UK Limited


Kerry Hinton and the other selling shareholders of the HealthNet Homecare group of companies


Elevation Advisors LLP


Exemplar Healthcare


FutureLife


Virgin Money


Shawbrook Bank


London Gynaecology


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised HealthNet Homecare is one of the largest providers of clinical homecare services in the UK, which involves the dispensing and delivery of medications and nursing care to patients at home.
  • Advised FutureLife, the pan-European fertility group with the second largest number of IVF cycles in Europe by volume, on the acquisition of the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine.
  • Advised founders on the sale of London Gynaecology Limited, the UK’s largest private gynaecology practice to Phoenix Equity Partners. Phoenix invested in London Gynaecology alongside the founders, who were also advised by Pinsent Masons on their reinvestment.

Bevan Brittan LLP

Fielding specialists in all facets of clinical negligence, race discrimination, and harassment claims, Bevan Brittan LLP regularly represents an array of care homes, digital health providers, and other healthcare suppliers. The firm’s transactional expertise ranges from corporate and commercial matters to regulatory and employment law issues. Based in Birmingham, James Gutteridge is knowledgeable in whistleblowing and contractual disputes, Julia Jones is a healthcare regulation expert, and Amanda Wright-Kluger mainly acts for governmental bodies and agencies. Louise Mansfield focuses on environmental law issues, and Helena Morrissey is highly regarded for her social care work.

Praxisleiter:

James Gutteridge; Julia Jones; Adam Kendall; Peter Francis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Amanda Wright-Kluger; Louise Mansfield; Helena Morrissey; Joanna Burrows; Samantha Minchin


Referenzen

‘Well renowned defendant clinical negligence firm, works collaboratively on litigated matters.’

Kernmandanten

NHS Resolution


NHS England


Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust


Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Barts Health NHS Trust


NHS Property Services Limited


King Edward VII Hospital (KEVII)


University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust


St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


NHS Somerset ICB


The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in successfully defending an appeal in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in relation to the scope of regulations 5, 7 and 8 of the Agency Worker Regulations 2010.
  • Represented Barts Health NHS Trust in successfully defending a disability discrimination claim in respect of an alleged failure to make reasonable adjustments.
  • Represented University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in successfully an ET claim for unfair dismissal and race discrimination, and obtaining a costs award of £20,000.

Browne Jacobson LLP

Counting central government departments, social care providers, and commissioners among its key clients, Browne Jacobson LLP regularly handles complex restructurings and customer contract matters, in addition to procurement projects and regulatory and employment-focused advice. Co-heading the Birmingham team, Jacqui Atkinson and Clare Auty are experienced in disposals and acquisitions of life sciences and social care businesses, in addition to whistleblowing and termination issues. Splitting his time between Exeter and Birmingham, Mark Barnett is knowledgeable on clinical negligence claims, while Gemma Lynch is highlighted for her TUPE capabilities.

Praxisleiter:

Jacqui Atkinson; Clare Auty


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mark Barnett; Gemma Lynch; Viney Jhalley; Anya Yaseen; Ranette Prime; Jennifer Jenkins; Alex Berkshire


Kernmandanten

Birmingham & Solihull ICB


Lincolnshire ICB


Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust


North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust


University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust


University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust


Towerview Healthcare Group


Avery Healthcare Group


Nuffield Health


Alliance Medical


Sygnature Discovery


St Andrews Healthcare


General Practice Alliance


Keys Group UK


Strolll


Elysium


Progress Care


Care Fertility Limited


Siemens Healthcare Limited


Hesley Group


Autograph Care


Glenholme Healthcare


Highlight-Mandate


Weightmans LLP

Weightmans LLP ‘s ‘extremely knowledgeable’ practice is highly recommended for its handling of care plans for NHS trusts and negotiating construction industry contracts, with additional expertise covering regulatory compliance issues. From Birmingham, the national corporate health head Michael Clifford is well versed in joint ventures and refinancings, Jill Weston is an expert on judicial review claims, and Jasmine Armstrong primarily focuses on clinical negligence cases. Deborah Bannister is a risk management specialist, and Sarah Hopwood is noted for her litigation knowledge. Charlie Mawdesley is also recommended.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Clifford; Deborah Bannister; Jasmine Armstrong; Jill Weston; Daniel Barchet; Sarah Knight; Sarah Hopwood; Tony Yeaman; James Muller


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Charlie Mawdesley; Ami Patyal


Referenzen

‚Very impressive in terms of depth and legal expertise – something you’d expect of a national firm like Weightmans.‘

‚This particular team is comprised of sensible and personable individuals who are pleasant to deal with, pragmatic, sensible and commercially focused. They support the counsel they instruct (unlike a number of other large competitors) and do really well in building relationships with other parties or interested persons to secure the best outcomes for their clients.’

‘Jill Weston and Charlie Mawdesley are stand-out lawyers; both have an encyclopedic knowledge of healthcare and inquest law but are practical lawyers. Swiftly able to understand the context of a case and able to think strategically. Really impressive.‘

Kernmandanten

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust


Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS FT


University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS FT


University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS FT


Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHST


Integra Supported Housing


Hereford and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS T


Weight to Go Ltd


Community Integrated Care


Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust


Healthcare Conferences UK Ltd


The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Wye Valley NHS Trust


Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust


Highlight-Mandate


  • Handled an expedited acquisition of Nursing Home by a Council to protect the essential service.
  • Overseeing a merger under A Schedule 4 of the NHS Act 2006 and statutory guidance of St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (STHK) and Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust (S&O) to create Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • Representing the NHS Trust at a complex inquest into the death of a young mother who suffered complications following weight loss surgery; malnutrition and long COVID were carefully considered to assist with understanding cause of death.