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HealthTech

Technology is transforming the delivery, consumption and outcomes of healthcare – whether that be through artificial intelligence (AI), databases, applications, products, mobile applications or wearable technology; and innovations in this area will create yet more opportunities for disruptive technology in the field of health care.

With these opportunities come legal issues and challenges, particularly in the areas of data privacy, cyber security, patient confidentiality and international data transfers. Misuse of information is a significant risk and the cost of a breach goes beyond financial loss, impacting brand, reputation and trust.

Intellectual property (IP) is another complex area, particularly when different providers are used for designing and hosting websites and developing the software, such as customer portals and mobile applications. It is essential to properly document the IP ownership from the beginning, yet often these arrangements evolve organically and the legal documentation may not always catch up.

We combine an award-winning commercial health team, comprised of health sector specialist advisors, with our leading technology, IT and outsourcing team; who have a wealth of expertise in commercial law specialities such as IT and technology, IP and brand protection, and data protection and privacy. Our commercial team regularly advise on large scale, critical, complex IT transactions, providing end-to-end solutions in the technology sphere.

We work collaboratively with our clients and take the time to understand their individual requirements, objectives, deadlines, financial and other pressures. This enables us to develop long-term partnerships with our clients and we continue to provide added value by keeping them up-to-date with the latest legal developments in this area through regular bulletins, seminars and online training.

HealthTech expertise

Corporate transactional advice - we regularly advise independent sector health and social care providers on mergers, acquisitions and disposals including due diligence, financing and structuring and reorganisations.
Commercial - we advise on a broad scope of commercial work including business to business agreements.
IP and brand protection - we advise on national and international intellectual property and brand protection strategies.
IT/ outsourcing and procurement - we provide procurement, contractual and IT/ outsourcing advice in relation to large-scale health procurement projects, including the application of NHS contracts and public procurement rules to independent sector clients.
Joint venture vehicles and partnerships - typical projects involve providers partnering with NHS trusts to deliver services under the new care models or with housing associations in supported living arrangements, we scope the objectives, advise on the best form, draft the partnership, collaboration, joint venture (JV) or research and development (R&D) agreements and advise on sub-contracting or prime contracting arrangements.

Trading terms and conditions - we have broad experience in advising, negotiating and drafting contracts for every stage of the business lifecycle from some of the largest IT transactions on the market to the contracts underpinning the commercial relations of an emerging health tech business.
Data protection and cyber security - we have a highly experienced team of data protection and cyber security lawyers who are able to provide pragmatic legal advice on compliance with GDPR. Our team has worked with many health professionals in the UK.
Information governance and regulatory issues - we specialise in providing detailed governance advice, particularly in respect of healthcare governance that applies equally to independent sector providers.
Banking and refinancing - our dedicated banking team advise on debt and equity financing and refinancing for transactional or organisational purposes as well as high-value restructuring projects.

The story of a startup - hear from Trustedoctor about their journey

HealthTech startup Trustedoctor talk about their proof of concept journey and how their Grow adviser, Joel Nixon, helps their business.

training and events

8Oct

Information Governance NHS Summit 2018 De Vere West One Conference Centre, London

This national conference focuses on Information Governance in Health and Social Care, ensuring demonstrable compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Join our speaker Gerard Hanratty, who will discuss ensuring information flows have a sound legal basis and are compliant with the law.

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what our clients say....

what the directories say...

It's a good team - they are very organised.

Chambers 2017

They are user-friendly, hard-working, and results-focused.

Chambers 2017

Extremely high levels of business acumen and industry knowledge.

Legal 500 2016

Excellent, friendly and knowledgeable service.

Legal 500 2016

recent experience

Thought leadership - On 1 February 2017 the team hosted an exceptionally appraised HealthTech forum, with key notes Deborah El-Sayed, Director of Digital Health and Multi-Channel at NHS England and Trustee of the Red Cross and Michelle Tempest, Director of Candesic, who delivered insights into the use of technology in healthcare and what the future may look like. Our team of experienced lawyers led a discussion on the commercial, IT, IP, DPA, IG, regulatory and liability issues of providing remote care. Hotly debated themes included the increasing scrutiny on the collection and use of healthcare data as a result of the forthcoming GDPR, the regulatory climate across jurisdictions and the need for contracting models to evolve to keep pace with technological innovation.
Affordable and enjoyable rehabilitation for the neurologically impaired - We provide support to an exciting equity funded tech startup company, aiming to make rehabilitation more autonomous, enjoyable and accessible to stroke victims. Our client has developed hardware and software for use by the patient to play video games that are neurologically stimulating, thus aiding recovery, whilst rebuilding physical strength through the movements required by the hardware. We advised our client on the different development agreements required, including for prototypes and pilot testing and on the terms of a full production manufacturing agreement. We also advised on corporate structuring, documenting employee/consultant relationships and research grant applications.
Connecting patients and families with medical experts world-wide - Our client, developers of an online platform connecting individual patients and their families with a network of medical experts from around the world. The online cross-border community gives patients access to a website where they can select medical experts based on: clinical experience, academic impact, endorsement by peers, clinical network and endorsement by patients. We advised on and prepared the services agreements between our client and the various medical experts, preparing the full suite of website legal documents including T&Cs, cookies policy and privacy policy. We provided guidance on the typical nuances of the legal requirements and regulations that are engaged by the cross-jurisdictional nature of the service, including advising on the implications of obtaining insurance cover for international treatments (which is not readily available from insurance providers).