Consultancy Services
Consultancy Services
Some questions require the expertise of someone with knowledge of pharmacy practice, ethics and the law. PLEA does not itself offer a question and answer service; pharmacists who have day to day queries on legal and ethical aspects of pharmacy practice may wish to use the support service at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or other pharmacy bodies. However, some PLEA members offer in a professional capacity legal advice, consultancy, court or tribunal representation or training in matters of pharmacy law and ethics.
The PLEA Directory of Consultants allows interested parties to connect with an expert in pharmacy and law or ethics.
- I need an expert witness for a pharmacy case.
- Can a pharmacist be criminally liable for making a dispensing error?
- Where can I find a solicitor to help me present my case before the GPhC?
- Can I discuss the care of a resident who has Alzheimer’s with care staff?
- How do I go about getting a wholesale dealer’s licence in the UK?
- Who can advise me on NHS market entry?
- Where can I get a training day on pharmacy law and ethics for my non-pharmacist managers?
Brabners LLP
We provide a range of specialist services including pharmacy contract applications and oppositions, corporate acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructuring, regulatory, professional conduct, property, employment and professional disciplinary issues, including representation at GPhC FtP hearings and MHRA investigations. With clients spanning single pharmacies, independent small chains, emerging online businesses, and a pharmacy group with over 750 sites, we tailor our approach to suit all our pharmacy clients.
Richard Hough richard.hough@brabners.com
Thorrun Govind thorrun.govind@brabners.com
0151 600 3302
Field Fisher LLP
Experienced and specialist legal advisers in relation to all aspects of regulatory compliance including GPhC expectations, remote and online services, supply chain and distribution issues, compounding and special medicines, CBD products as well as specialist employment, corporate and tax issues for pharmacy professionals.
Sarah.Ellson@fieldfisher.com
Cliodhna.McDonough@fieldfisher.com
Alex.Watson@fieldfisher.com
Gordons Partnership
We provide expert legal advice in relation to all matters affecting pharmacy,
including:
- GPhC fitness to practise Proceedings
- NHS regulatory issues including market entry and appeals
- Inquests
- Criminal investigations
Susan Hunneyball 01483 388064
Susan@gordonsols.co.uk
HCR Law (incorporating Ridouts Solicitors)
HCR Law’s team of specialist Healthcare regulatory lawyers have been advising clients across the healthcare sector for over 50 years. We work closely with a wide range of clients who are subject to regulation. From pharmacy professionals, healthcare providers to GP and Dental Practices, we use our experience to provide strategic advice and deliver a service that finds solutions to often complex situations. We work with our clients to help manage the immediate situation whilst considering any longer-term implications. If you need more than regulatory advice, as a full service sector team, HCR Law healthcare lawyers can help with property, corporate and employment matters too.
(Tel: 0207 400 5027or 0207 317 0340)
Hempsons LLP
Whether you are an individual, single pharmacy or larger organisation, we can assist you with all aspects of:
- GPhC investigations
- Police investigations
- Inquests
- Disciplinary/employment matters
- Commercial/contractual matter
Hempsons has for decades been a specialist practice in the healthcare regulatory and crime fields. We have in depth expertise defending healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, in regulatory and criminal matters in particular. In our Regulatory & Crime team, we are also experienced inquest lawyers and, as a firm, can assist with employment and commercial matters.
We have nationwide coverage with offices in London, Manchester, Harrogate, Southampton and Newcastle.
Adam Smith, Partner 020 7484 7629
Keystone Law
Keystone’s specialist pharmacy law team includes dual-qualified pharmacists and solicitors and has vast experience in:
- GPhC fitness to practise defence,
- Pharmaceutical list applications and appeals,
- Pharmacy sales and acquisitions, and
- Healthcare regulatory advice from DPA GDPR to MHRA.
Andrea James 07464 549168.
Richard Nelson LLP
GPhC fitness to practise investigations and hearings;
- Pre-registration assessment appeals;
- GPhC registration advice;
- Employment law for pharmacy owners and pharmacists;
- Commercial property and acquisitions;
- Criminal investigations (including MHRA).
Mariedancer@richardnelsonllp.co.uk
Victoriarees@richardnelsonllp.co.uk
Nigel Morley
Recognised Expert Witness for Pharmaceutical Matters both criminal and civil. Specialist in NHS appeals regarding Market Entry. Author of textbooks on Controlled Drugs.
We have a team of lawyers who specialise in pharmacy law, further information can be found at https://www.richardnelsonllp.co.uk/services-sectors/healthcare/pharmacist-lawyers/ or by ringing us on 0333 888 4040.
Noel Wardle
Noel is a specialist pharmacy lawyer, acting for pharmacists and pharmacy owners in matters including NHS market entry (pharmacy contract applications), GPhC fitness to practise investigations and hearing, NHS disputes (including market exit, funding and counter fraud investigations), inquests and MHRA cases. He also provides general regulatory and compliance advice to pharmacists.
noel.wardle@templebright.com
Tel +44 (0) 117 325 0039
Please note: The Pharmacy Law and Ethics Association does not endorse or guarantee the services of any member in the Directory of Consultants. The Directory is provided as a service to PLEA members and to the profession of pharmacy and should not be construed as an express or implied endorsement of the member’s services.