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.
Health in West Midlands
Capsticks LLP
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.