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Projects (LIFT/PFI/PPP)

Demonstrable expertise across the board on projects We advise on a wide variety of projects. Our public-private partnership (PPP) experience ranges across clinical services, administrative services, IT, waste and accommodation as well as energy projects including combined heat and power projects (CHP). Whilst our reputation as a firm has been gained acting… Read More

Commercial

Advice on the full range of healthcare commercial law issues relevant to our public sector, third sector and private sector clients Our healthcare commercial law services include: Supply contracts – we advise on all types of contracts for the supply of goods and services by private companies, social enterprises, charities,… Read More

Primary care and community services

Our dedicated primary care team is at the forefront of primary care advice, providing innovative solutions to implement government policy We advise NHS England at a national, regional and local level, as well as Clinical Commissioning Groups insofar as they are responsible for commissioning community health services and certain… Read More

Corporate governance and constitutional issues

Extensive experience advising public sector clients on governance and constitutional issues Our reputation and long-standing experience in advising all parts of the NHS means that we have an in-depth understanding of NHS structure and powers and its legislative and regulatory framework. We advise on the legal powers of… Read More

Waste contracting

Waste contracting and the outsourcing of environmental functions All organisations produce environmental impacts from their operations, including producing waste. The minimisation of waste and the reuse and recycling of materials is key in reducing these negative effects. We have substantial experience of negotiating waste contracting and the management of the… Read More

Green technologies and consultancy arrangements

The way ahead for sustainability is through the development and adoption of green technology, processes and methodologies. As the creator or supplier of such goods or services, you need to ensure that your green invention, technique or advice is properly protected and that you are able to derive maximum benefit from… Read More

Incorporation of existing charities

We frequently advise unincorporated charities (i.e. charitable trusts or unincorporated associations) on the relevance and benefits of incorporation to their charity. Key services and issues Articles of Association Branch structures Charity Commission registration Charitable companies Register of mergers Risk and liability assessments Social Enterprises TUPE Our… Read More

Charities and trading

Expert advice on charitable and non-charitable trading issues We advise clients on charitable and non-charitable trading issues, including the use of tax exemptions and concessions. Our team regularly establish wholly-owned subsidiary companies and advise on the inter-relationship between the trading company and the charity. We have recently established a… Read More

NHS charitable funds and legacies

Leading charity lawyers with deep experience in NHS charitable funds and other related charities We have a highly experienced charities and social enterprise team advising NHS charitable funds and other related charities on a wide range of legal issues, in particular constitutional and governance queries and also legacies. We… Read More

Buying or selling professional practices

Comprehensive advice on disposals and acquisitions of private practices We have considerable experience in acting for clients who are seeking either to dispose of their existing private practice or to acquire a new business. Our experience has shown us that there are several factors which, if dealt with from the outset, can… Read More