Gerard Hanratty
Partner
Manchester
gerard.hanratty@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2159
Gerard is the Head of Health and a partner in the firm, specialising in advising organisations in the health sector on their public law obligations and issues. His work covers interpreting statute, supporting system re-organisations, advising on governance, supporting health regulators, providing advice on information law matters and, when necessary, defending challenges to decisions made. He is also recognised as a lead inquiries lawyer for health public bodies.
Gerard is a public law partner and is recognised by the NHS, Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the leading experts on public law issues, especially relating to governance, service reconfiguration, inquiries, information law, devolution and ICS development, for health organisations in the country. Chambers states that - He is described by clients as the "perfect combination of really knowledgeable but also really personable." Sources note that "he is very approachable, understands the issues well, provides sound advice and listens to what you want. He gives you a considered, measured response."
Gerard provides clients with specialist public law input on all functions and powers, his expertise is unmatched. This is apparent as he is now sought to support countries outside Europe to develop the legal framework for their health systems.
Expertise
Featured experience
Establishment of Integrated Care Boards
Supporting over 15 of the new ICBs in developing their governance and decision-making systems.
Public Inquiry
Representing NHS England during the Manchester Arena Bombing Public Inquiry.
Drafting legislation
Supporting the development of new laws for a region in the Middle East developing a new health system.
Covid support
Working with a number of public and private sector clients facing delivery pressures during the pandemic and finding solutions to enable continuity of delivery.
Testimonials
"Gerard's advice is solid and welcomed, especially during difficult periods. He has a calm approach to problem solving and a complete understanding of the inquiry process."
"Gerard brings so much more than his practice as a lawyer, he is also incredibly helpful when navigating complex issues and relationships."
"He's got a great understanding of the deeper currents at play with the NHS."
"He is very much respected by his clients. He has a good sense of the issues and is very sensible and pragmatic."
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Three months on from the commencement of the new statutory Integrated Care Systems (ICS) Anja Beriro and Gerrard Hanratty reflect on the main themes and issues that have come from the new relationship between local government and health.
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ICS Forum webinar series: What’s new for ICSs?
Presented by Gerard Hanratty, this on-demand webinar looks into the key new functions for Integrated Care Systems under the new Health & Care Act 2022. It provides a useful update on what is new, how it may be interpreted and what issues may arise.
On-Demand
ICS Development
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On-Demand
Provider collaboratives and place based partnerships: Part 1 - 12 October
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On-Demand
Integrated care systems (ICS) development webinar
Catch up on our on-demand video at our ICS development webinar included an overview of new legislation in developing your ICS, as well as the key features for developing integrated care boards, place based arrangements and provider collaboratives.
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NHS White Paper (part 4) - key aspects of the ‘Additional Proposals’ included within the White Paper
The fourth in a series of four webinars regarding the NHS White Paper, ensuring accountability and enhancing public confidence proposals section of the white paper.
Training
NHS White Paper (part 3) - ensuring accountability and enhancing public confidence
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NHS White Paper webinar (part 2) - reducing bureaucracy
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Training
Care Business Briefing - Future of Care Special
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Training
NHS White Paper webinar (part 1) - supporting integration
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Training
Provider collaboration and alliances in an integrated care system (ICS)
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Training
Statutory ICS’s? Planning for 2021
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Training
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Training
Who pays? And community health centre (CHC)
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Training
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Training
Integrated care – system reset
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Patients' rights during Covid-19
We have received a number of queries from our health and social care organisational clients regarding specific rights of social and healthcare patients they are treating and caring for during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We therefore thought it would be of assistance to provide another free webinar exploring these issues and answering commonly raised questions.
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Legal and practical implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020 for healthcare organisations
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