Brexit: practical implications By Mathew Rutter Our views and guidance on the implications of Brexit for the business community.
Information Law and Data Protection By Jade Kowalski Our market-leading Information Law team regularly publish articles and updates addressing the ever-evolving Information Law landscape.
Key updates for the health and care sector from the National Data Guardian By Darryn Hale On the 8 th December 2020, the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care Dame (‘NDG’) published its response to the NDG’s consultation on the Caldicott Principles and the role of Caldicott Guardians.
COVID-19: State Aid – European Union State aid includes any advantage granted selectively to certain undertakings by the State or through State resources. This can include, for example, grants, subsidies, loans on favourable terms, State guarantees, or tax benefits granted to…
NHS England and NHS Improvement’s response to the policy consultation on digital-first primary care By Charlotte Burnett In June 2019, NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) undertook a public consultation on digital-first primary care. DAC Beachcroft, amongst others, provided a formal response to the consultation. On 26 September 2019, NHSE/I published its…
Public procurement – deal or no deal With the planned date of Brexit less than a month away but no clear picture of how the UK will exit the EU, we look at the likely consequences for public procurement in the UK under both a ‘deal’ and ‘no deal’ scenario. We set out below the latest…
Introduction to Procurement Challenges - A Webinar Tim Dennis, Senior Associate, hosts a webinar “Introduction to Procurement Challenges".
First declaration of ineffectiveness granted and some clarity on developments at last In a landmark decision of the Court of Appeal, the procurement world has seen the first declaration of ineffectiveness made in England and Wales. DAC Beachcroft advised the successful challenger against the Council.
The question of incumbent advantage One of the key obligations in public procurement law is equal treatment. Contracting authorities often worry about how to ensure this when it knows its incumbent provider plans to bid in future opportunities and that incumbent has in-depth knowledge…
Unleashing the potential of data-driven health and care By Darryn Hale At NHS Expo 2018, we saw the commitment of the NHS to technology and innovation as a key theme, with the announcement of more funding for Global Digital Exemplar NHS Trusts, further discussions about the art of the possible for the “NHS App”, and…
Supreme Court Settles the Test for Appealing Health and Safety Enforcement Notices By Sally Roff The judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of HSE v Chevron North Sea Limited on 8th February 2018 had been eagerly awaited. The decision clarifies the test to be applied on an appeal against enforcement notices served by HSE and Local Authority…
Duty of Care Owed by Police Clarified by Supreme Court – With a Sting in the Tail? By David Knapp A comparatively straightforward arrest by a Police Officer has prompted an important review of the law affecting Police Officers in the course of their duties. Specifically, the Supreme Court in the case of Robinson v West Yorkshire Police [2018]…
