Who we help
Health and social care providers are operating in a very challenging financial environment with an increased focus on regulation. As such they need specialist legal support to help build thriving organisations.
Anthony Collins Solicitors acts as an expert for many leading adult health and social care service providers. We specialise in helping the vulnerable, whether that is due to age, mental or physical capability, mental health problems or consequences of addiction. Our services range from governance advice, employment and property development to dealing with any regulatory issues that may arise.
From regulation to property and employment to governance, our expertise in health and social care legal practices is wide and varied. In a large sector, everything from judicial reviews to the Human Rights Act has to be considered. Our goal is to make health and social care law as easily accessible as possible.
One of the most important parts of health and social care, and the legal processes that surround the sector, is the regulation of the parties involved. Regulatory action can significantly damage your reputation. We work both reactively to help with management of regulatory issues and proactively to help you get the governance right in the first place to ensure you are well led.
We also have a team of corporate and commercial lawyers doing deals in the sector. Our expertise in governance, collaboration, mergers, procurement, state aid and commercial contracts means that we cover the wide range of potential corporate and commercial questions you, as a social care provider, might encounter. We draw on our experience of contracting arrangements with local authorities and the NHS, whether it is a search for funding or potential development projects - we have professionals who are always more than happy to help. Our knowledge of the sector enables us to position you to get the best possible deal.
Our experts in health and social care property specialise in development projects, construction contracts, buying and selling care homes, care home management, leasehold, and property disputes. Our role is to simplify the law for you, making it clear and easy to understand so you can make the most out of your property and simplify the development process.
Our health and social care solicitors have expertise in managing change, resolving disputes, advising on TUPE and National Minimum Wage issues in particular. As well as people, health and social care can enter the realm of intellectual property. In this case we have experts in organisation name and brand assets, copyright and licensing.
Due to our wide variety of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the sector, no matter what your query or reason is for contacting us, we would be delighted to help you.
Find out more about the services we provide in the health and social care sector...
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Commercial
Supporting with corporate and commercial legal challenges.
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Crisis management and dispute resolution
Expert litigation specialists in the health and social care sector.
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Employment
Specialists in employment law across the health and social care sector.
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Property
Experts in property law, across the health and social care sector.
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Regulation
Assisting health and social care providers with Care Quality Commission inspections, and reputation management.
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Investigations, inquests and inquiries
Anthony Collins Solicitors represent clients and provide them with legal advice during the inquest process.
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Pensions advice
Comprehensive pension advice for health and social care providers.
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We have been recognised for the work we do
Band 1 rankings in Chambers and Partners 2021 for Anthony Collins Solicitors
Anthony Collins Solicitors is pleased to have been ranked as a Band 1 firm once again.
Care home contracts – CHC and additional fees
We have been working with care homes to update their contracts and advise on the risks of charging the resident a regular “top-up” or additional fee where a resident is funded through NHS CHC
LGPS: new flexibilities on extra payments and contributions
Government regulations came into force on 23 September 2020 providing LGPS (local government pension scheme) employers with flexibility on meeting exit payments and LGPS funds with flexibility too
PODCAST: Redundancy and furlough
As employers face the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 31 October 2020, Katherine Sinclair and Libby Hubbard discuss the intricacies of the redundancy process for furloughed employees.
Covid-19 autumn 2020; overview of key developments for employers
We have learned many things over the last six months; the latest lesson is that there is no new normal. The Government initiatives and guidance may have slowed down a pace, but the challenges for employers and their employees remain.
Anthony Collins Solicitors maintain top-tier rankings in Legal 500
We are delighted to have maintained our position as a top-tier firm in four of our practice areas in the Legal 500.
“Working time” – new clarity or more confusion?
Employment Tribunal rules in favour of claimants in minimum wage case – has the interpretation of “working time” changed?
PODCAST: What can we learn from previous recessions that will help us in this one?
As we enter a recession, we have been here before, and a key question is what did we learn and how can we benefit from that learning?
Contracts, cancellations and refunds – CMA guidance on consumer rights
Throughout this pandemic, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been publishing various “Statements on Coronavirus” (Statements) which provide guidance on consumer rights during this time.
Reasonably withholding consent – can you attach conditions to a requested variation?
The Court has confirmed that a party cannot withhold its consent in order to re-write the original bargain.
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