MedTech and Digital Health
Working across 11 UK locations and supported by a network of law firms with MedTech and digital health expertise, we are uniquely placed to support collaboration between industry, innovators and the NHS, alongside our global understanding of MedTech and digital health developments.
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With the largest dedicated healthcare team of lawyers in the UK, and one of the largest technology multi-office practices, we have an unparalleled understanding of the digital health and MedTech market.
We combine this industry insight with our strategic legal expertise across healthcare, technology, regulatory, IP, health data, commercial and corporate law to help you leverage growth opportunities and navigate challenges within this rapidly developing industry.
Our clients include health app developers and suppliers of electronic records systems; NHS and independent sector purchasers of MedTech and digital health solutions; investors in digital health and medical technology; pharmaceutical and biotech companies; and medical device manufacturers.
So whether you are an international business looking to invest in the UK digital health market; a supplier of virtual healthcare services providing cross-border telemedicine; or a health app developer using emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, we will work in partnership with you to ensure you achieve your ambitions.
Featured experience
- Advising on employment, commercial, procurement, corporate and regulatory matters for a major US-based medical device manufacturer
- Advising clients that are developing AI solutions as to whether their software will need to be registered as a medical device in accordance with the relevant MHRA regulatory framework
- Providing IP, commercial and data protection advice to a leading health data analytics company in connection with the sale of its products in the UK and globally
- Conducting regulatory due diligence on a number of pharma, medical devices and digital health transactions for private equity and other funders
- Advising a diagnostics provider in relation to responding to and managing a high-profile cyber attack
- Advising on the data sharing framework and privacy issues relating to the launch and implementation of the NHS App
- Advising MedTech manufacturers regarding advertising, product information, packaging, safety, recall, liaising with regulatory authorities and managing customer communications
- Supporting scaling MedTech and digital health clients with key legal documentation, including terms of use, privacy policies, IP strategies, software development agreements, licence agreements, data sharing arrangements, shareholder agreements, employment contracts and standardised customer terms
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Commercial Health
The health and social care sector remains under great pressure to both generate efficiencies as well as adopt innovation, all while continuing to provide safe and high quality care. This means that informed, commercial decisions need to be made, often at pace, against a backdrop of complex frameworks, and within a highly regulated environment.
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Corporate Health
We work with a wide range of businesses, nationally and internationally, across the health and social care sector, providing a comprehensive service across the whole spectrum of corporate transactions and advice.
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Our Dispute Resolution team has an established reputation for handling complex, high value commercial disputes and achieving successful and pragmatic solutions for our clients.
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Our specialist lawyers understand, and advise based on the sensitivity and huge value of data in health and social care.
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Health Employment
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Health Procurement
Our market-leading health and procurement teams provide expert guidance and support, alongside a diverse range of solutions tailored to your needs.
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Public Law and Judicial Review
Our public law team is uniquely experienced in acting for public bodies on high-profile judicial reviews, and advisory work across the health and social care sector.
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Regulatory and Investigations
Our comprehensive regulatory services span diverse sectors, including healthcare, finance, and more. We offer pragmatic, industry-specific advice to ensure compliance and navigate complex regulations with confidence.
Learn moreWhat our clients say
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”DACB has a fantastic reputation in the UK healthcare sector and, increasingly, internationally too. Their offering shows a depth and breadth of experience that is rare. Their technology practice is a great bonus for their digital health clients.
Legal 500, 2023
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”They have a high level of legal knowledge and strategic awareness and are clear in conclusions, analysis, and recommendations.
Chambers UK, 2023
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”Their diverse public/private client base allows them to apply a wide nous to a problem and apply strategic and commercial solutions
Legal 500, 2023
MedTech key contacts
Hamza Drabu
Head of Health
London
Alison McAdams
Head of Life Sciences
London
Alison McAdams
Head of Life Sciences
London
+44 (0)20 7894 6588
amcadams@dacbeachcroft.com
Darryn Hale
Partner
London
Tim Ryan
Partner
London
Alistair Cooper
Senior Associate
London
Andrew Allan-Jones
Partner
Bristol
James Reed
Partner
Bristol
Emily Broad
Senior Associate
London
Igor Pinedo
Legal Director
Madrid
Brian Ormond
Partner
Dublin
Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Charities and Not for Profit Providers
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Health Infrastructure
Our infrastructure and projects team is at the forefront of advising clients on strategic healthcare infrastructure projects.
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Independent Health
Our award winning team is the leading provider of legal advice to the UK independent health and social care sector. We offer tailored solutions to help our clients deliver high-quality care.
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MedTech and Digital Health
Our market-leading team supports MedTech and digital health organisations, from ambitious innovators to established global listed companies, at various stages of their life cycle.
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Mental Health
We provide specialist, practical and tailored legal advice for mental health service providers and commissioners, with a 24-hour accessible service.
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NHS
We offer market-leading, innovative, legal advice to enable the NHS to focus on delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
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Social Care
Our experts provide trusted legal advice to a wide range of organisations operating within the social care sector, supporting them to deliver safe care that will withstand legal, regulatory and public scrutiny, whilst also growing and developing their own organisation.
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