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Health

What our health barristers offer

39 Essex Chambers offers unrivalled expertise in health law. We offer 24-hour advice and representation in urgent cases.

Who our health barristers act for

We act for regulators (such as CHRE and the HFEA), the Department of Health, NHS and private sector hospitals, care homes and other healthcare providers.

We act for patients and those requiring representation through the Official Solicitor.

Our health law experience

We have a wide experience in health law, including:

medical treatment and ethical cases before the Court of Protection and Family Division
NHS contractual matters
Performers List applications and appeals
health and human rights.

Within the Administrative Court, our barristers advise, and represent clients, on:

reconfiguration of NHS provision
consultation
continuing health care
advice on patient confidentiality
refusal of and entitlement to treatment (e.g. new cancer treatments)
disputes between NHS bodies and social services authorities about funding.

We have particular expertise in all aspects of the law relating to pharmacy, including advising on new pharmaceutical products and advising pharmacies seeking to open either on their own or within health action zones.

Who to contact

Peter Campbell is the Senior Practice Manager for the Health team and will, along with the clerking team below, be able to help you with any questions.

Peter Campbell