SERVICES FOR HEALTH &
SOCIAL CARE
A specialist law firm distinctly focused on problem solving and delivering real estate, planning, construction, environment and public law solutions to the health and social care sector.
Organisations in the health and social care sector face the immense challenges of dealing with an increased demand for services due to a backlog of cases caused by Covid-19 lockdowns and a growing population living with long-term conditions, with ever increasing funding and budget cuts. Securing and developing the infrastructure needed to meet this demand is a key but difficult priority to meet.
Our specialist team of over 70 lawyers are experienced in advising NHS Trusts, health regulatory bodies, care home providers, and specialist defence related health care service providers. The team will work with you to help you create better patient outcomes and healthier communities by advising you throughout the lifecycle of your real estate and facility solutions, from initial planning to development and construction and then the management of your estate.
OUR SERVICES
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Large scale real estate portfolio management including acquisitions, disposals, lease work, clawback relating to major health care estates.
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All aspects of Planning, CPO and Highways law to deliver health infrastructure.
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Public Procurement law and running an effective procurement process. We have up to date experience of applying the consolidated UK procurement legislation and regularly advise on bid strategies and the effective management of the procurement process.
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Public Sector governance, vires and powers. .
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Sustainability advice including net zero carbon transitioning and green leases.
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Partnering, collaboration and joint ventures
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Construction law including bespoke construction contracts, professional appointments, and warranties.
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Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, proceedings in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)and court litigation.
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Public Inquiries and other contentious planning law.
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Nationally significant infrastructure projects and Development Consent Order work.
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Environmental law issues.
RESULTS FOR CLIENTS
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Advised on the disposal of a hospital and 49 acres of land, including drafting and negotiating clawback.
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Secured planning permission for the development of a specialist Multiple Sclerosis Hospital and Treatment Centre.
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Completed multiple leases for premises to operationalise health protection teams nationwide, helping them respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Advised on the planning and real estate issues needed to deliver a major testing centre during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Managed large estates for care home providers across the UK.
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Secured a new lease for the Florence Nightingale Museum Trust.
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Secured a lease for the new London HQ of the Medical Research Foundation.
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Key advisors to health and social care regulatory bodies including the Care Quality Commission on all aspects of their estate.
HOW WE ADD VALUE
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Market leading real estate practice with public sector awareness and senior level experience.
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Team has acted for over many health sector clients, ensuring all advice is politically, commercially and operationally sound.
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Supporting your advisory and management teams
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Effective client management linking to external audit, governance and oversight requirements.
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A specialist ESG group.
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Expertise in net carbon zero transitioning, green leases, and the use and opportunities created by new technologies.
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An effective approach to risk management with an appropriate sense of humour
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Effective knowledge transfer and training.
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